OTTP (A-V/1-1-2) (1 cr)

Objective

Knowledge, understanding and proficiency:
- Ability to safely perform and monitor all cargo operations.
- Familiarity with physical and chemical properties of oil cargoes.
- Take precautions to prevent hazards.
- Apply occupational health and safety precautions.
- Respond to emergencies.
- Take precautions to prevent pollution of the environment.
- Monitor and control compliance with legislative requirements.

Content

Oil tanker design, systems and equipment.
Pump theory and characteristics, including types of cargo pumps and their safe operation.
Tanker safety culture and implementation of safety-management system
Monitoring and safety systems, including the emergency shutdown
Cargo measurements and calculations
Effect of bulk liquid cargoes on trim, stability and structural integrity
Cargo-related operations
Cargo-related operation plans, procedures and checklists
Calibration and use of mointoring and gas-detection systems, Instruments and equipment
Manage and supervise personnel with cargo-related responsibilities
Physical and chemical properties of oil cargoes
Information contained in a Material Data Sheet (MSDS)
Hazards and control measures associated with oil tanker cargo operations
Safe working practices, risk assesment and personal shipboard safety relevant to oil tankers
Oil tanker emergency procedures
Actions to be taken following collision, grounding or spillage
First aid procedures on board oil tankers
Procedures to prevent pollution of the atmosphere and the environment
MARPOL
Common industry guidelines and port regulations

Further information

100% attendance

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Qualifications

Basic training for oil and chemical tanker cargo operations BTTP (A-V/1-1-1)