Advanced training for oil tanker cargo operations, OTT (A-V/1-1-2) (1 cr)

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- performing and monitoring all cargo operations
- physical and chemical properties of oil cargoes
- taking precautions to prevent hazards
- applying occupational health and safety precautions
- responding to emergencies
- taking precautions to prevent pollution of the environment
- monitoring and controlling 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 systems
- monitoring and safety systems, including the emergency shutdown
- cargo measurements and calculations
- effect of bulk liquid cargoes on the trim, stability and structural integrity
- cargo-related operations, plans, procedures and checklists
- calibration and use of monitoring and gas-detection systems, instruments and equipment
- management and supervision of personnel appointed with cargo-related responsibilities
- physical and chemical properties of oil cargoes and information of MSDS
- hazards and control measures associated with oil tanker cargo operations
- safe working practices, risk assessment and personal shipboard safety relevant to oil tankers including enclosed spaces, work permits and precautions
- 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 environment
- MARPOL, common industry guidelines and port regulations

Course material

Study materials are provided by the teacher in class

Study forms and methods

The course is carried out by way of contact teaching on Kotka campus according to a weekly schedule. Remote participation is not possible.

This training is required when applying for an additional certificate of competency for oil tanker cargo operations (V / 1-1.4) .

100% participation in the course is compulsory.

RDI and work-related cooperation

N/A

Timing of exams and assignments

There is no exam in this course.

Student workload

This training is required when applying for an additional certificate of competency for oil tanker cargo operations (V / 1-1.4)

• In this 1-credit course, the students total maximum workload is approximately 16 hours divided in two days

Further information

This training is required when applying for an additional certificate of competency for oil tanker cargo operations (V / 1-1.4)

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment methods and criteria

There is no evaluation in the end of the course. The course includes also exercises, which are not evaluated.

Qualifications

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

Further information

Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.