Basic training for oil and chemical tanker cargo operations, BTT-O/C (A-V/1-1-1) (1 cr)

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- different types of oil and chemical tankers, general arrangement and construction
- basics of cargo systems and physical properties of oil and chemicals
- basics of cargo operations
- basic knowledge of the hazards associated with tanker operations
- basics of hazard controls

Content

- constructions and types of tankers
- cargo systems
- physical properties of oil and chemicals
- health hazards
- environmental hazards
- reactivity hazards
- explosion and flammability hazards
- sources of ignition and electrostatic hazards
- toxicity hazards
- basic knowledge of hazard controls
- knowledge and understanding of tanker safety culture and safety management
- understanding of Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
- safe cargo operations and environment protection procedures

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Further information

Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.