Tanker Training

SMT Introduction to Tanker Inspections and Vettings

1 days

This covers the need for inspections and vettings, how to prepare for an inspection, and how to conduct a vetting inspection, supporting the senior officers.

SMT  Introduction to Tanker Inspections and Vettings.

  • Need for inspections
  • Port State Control
  • SIRE
  • CDI
  • VIQs
  • Preparing for an inspection
  • Escorting an inspector
  • Safety
  • Escalation of concerns 

Cadets and Junior Officers on Tankers.

£295 excl. VAT

SMT Petrochemical Safety - Crude Oil Washing (COW)

1 Day Webinar

In accordance with: - 

IMO Resolution A.897(21) – Amendments to the Revised Specifications for the Design, Operation and Control of Crude Oil Washing Systems (Resolution A.446(XI) as Amended by Resolution A.497(XII)) – (Adopted on 25 November 1999)

  • Crude oil washing requirement
  • Inerting requirements and monitoring
  • Siphoning and washing procedures.
  • Slop control
  • Hazards
  • Tank washing equipment
  • Piping and pumping arrangements
  • Training and personnel
  • Final Inspection
  • Emergency response and pollution control

£250 excl. VAT

SMT Petrochemical Safety - Gas and Atmosphere Operation

1 Day Webinar

  • Flammability
  • Electrostatic hazards
  • Inerting
  • Padding
  • Purging
  • Pigging
  • Gas Freeing
  • Modern and traditional gas measurement
  • Inhibitors
  • Liquid pads
  • Vapour return/Vapour Balance

£275 excl. VAT

SMT Petrochemical Safety - Inert Gas Systems (IGS)

1 Day Webinar

  • Flue Gas
  • IGS
  • Nitrogen
  • Argon Plants
  • Portable bottles

For each of these we will look at: -

  • The securing/stowage and location of the equipment
  • The construction, design and limitations of the equipment
  • The commercial use of the equipment
  • The hazards of the equipment
  • The Operation and maintenance of the equipment
  • Emergency response and pollution control

£250 excl. VAT

SMT Petrochemical Safety - National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)

0.5 Day Webinar

  • The vessel and sources of pollutants
  • The hazards of these pollutants
  • Control measures for these pollutants
  • Incident investigation and reporting
  • In port and in water compliance with NPDES.

£200 excl. VAT

SMT Petrochemical Safety - Ship-Shore Interface and ISGOTT

1 Day Webinar

  • ISGOTT
  • The nature of the ship-shore interface
  • The PIC 
  • Interested parties
  • The Ship-shore safety checklist
  • Emergency response and pollution control
  • Incident reporting
  • Non-conformities and reporting

£250 excl. VAT

SMT Petrochemical Safety - VOC Management

0.5 Day Webinar

MARPOL annex VI requires VOC training for officers involved in cargo operation on tankers. We will look at: -

  • Hazards of VOC, and environmental damage
  • Procedures and arrangements
  • Equipment onboard
  • VOC releases, and how to minimise them
  • Reporting
  • VOC Management Plan
  • Roles and responsibilities on board

£200 excl. VAT

SMT Tanker Inspections and Vettings

5 days

This is a look at vettings, looking in detail at the VIQs and similar standards, but also expanding much more into the negotiation and communication of the Opening and Closing meeting.

Senior Officers, though it may be interesting and useful for shore personnel.

  • Need For Inspections and Vettings
  • Port State control
  • SIRE
  • CDI
  • VIQs
  • Preparing for an Inspection
  • Conduct of an Inspection
  • Opening meeting
  • Discussion and finalising the report
  • Closing meeting
  • Responses after report submission
  • Appeal and Grievance.

SMT Tanker Inspections and Vettings

£650 excl. VAT

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STCW 2010 BASIC Oil, Chemical and Liquified Gas Tanker Cargo Operations (BTCC)

3 Days

STCW 2010 Basic Oil, Chemical and Liquified Gas Tanker Cargo Operations give seafarers the essential education and training in tanker cargo operations to meet the Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiency (KUP) requirements set out in the specific part of the following:

Table A-V/1-1-1 Table A-V/1-2-1

  • Function: Oil, chemical tanker and Liquefied gas tanker cargo operations
  • Competence: Contribute to the safe cargo operation of chemical Liquefied gas tankers
  • Take precautions to prevent hazards
  • Apply occupational health and safety precautions and measures
  • Carry out firefighting operations
  • Respond to emergencies
  • Take precautions to prevent pollution of the environment from the release of oil or chemicals and Liquefied gas tankers

Successful delegates will be awarded with an MCA approved STCW 2010 BASIC Training in Oil, Chemical and Liquified Gas Tanker Cargo after a short exam. 

MCA

  1. Delegates must already hold an MCA approved certificate in Tanker Fire Fighting or (FPFF or AFF inclusive of Tanker firefighting component). 

  1. Photographic ID (A Government issued, photographic proof of identity on the day of the course and this should take the form of either a valid Passport or a driving license or a valid discharge book). 

  1. If you are unsure of which prerequisites you may need for a course, please go to https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency to check. 

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£850 excl. VAT

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STCW 2010 BASIC Training in Oil & Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations (TBOC) - Online via Webinar

2 Days Webinar

From £450.00

The STCW 2010 BASIC Training in Oil & Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations course is set up to offer seafarers the essential education and training in tanker cargo operations to meet the knowledge, understanding and proficiency (KUP) requirements set out in the specific part of the following: Table A-V/1-1-1. 

  • Relevant symbols according to the types of oil and chemicals carried on board oil and chemical tankers 

  • Relationship between pressure and temperature, including vapour pressure/temperature 

  • How an electrostatic charge may be generated 

  • Hazards associated with oil and chemical cargoes 

  • Inerting, drying agents and monitoring techniques 

  • Hazard controls 

  • Gas-measuring instruments 

  • Safety equipment and protective devices 

  • Safe working practices and procedures 

  • Effects of oil chemical and liquefied gas pollution on human and marine life. 

  • Loading, unloading, care in transit, tank cleaning, purging, gas-freeing and inerting cargo 

  • Operations 

  • Different oil and chemical tanker types, including their general arrangement and construction 

Successful delegates will be awarded with an MCA approved STCW 2010 BASIC Training in Oil & Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations, after a short exam. 

There are three outcomes to the training:

  • Outcome 1: The learner knows the properties of oil and chemicals and the hazards associated with them.
  • Outcome 2: The learner is able to apply health, safety and environmental precautions and measures in working on oil and chemical tankers.
  • Outcome 3: The learner can carry out safe oil and chemical tanker cargo operations.
  1. Delegates must already hold an MCA approved certificate in Tanker Fire Fighting or (FPFF or AFF inclusive of Tanker firefighting component). 

  1. Photographic ID (A Government issued, photographic proof of identity on the day of the course and this should take the form of either a valid Passport or a driving license or a valid discharge book). 

  1. If you are unsure of which prerequisites you may need for a course, please go to https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency to check. 

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  1. Please note for this course you must have a stable internet connection with a PC, laptop that has an active camera. SMT must be able to see you at all times in order for you to sit the course, take the examination and if successful receive your certificate through the post. 
  2. Participants are advised to have stable Internet speeds of over 5 Mbps for the best user experience.
  3. At least 330 kbps (send), and 245 kbps (receive) will be required for connection.
  4. We recommend using a desktop/laptop computer or a tablet with a large enough screen to comfortably see the presentation and follow media materials.
  5. If a mobile/tablet device is used make sure to have both Zoom and Microsoft Teams applications installed. The device must have a functioning web-camera and microphone.

£450 excl. VAT

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STCW Tanker Fire Fighting (TFF)

1 Day

From £125.00

The STCW Tanker Firefighting course is set up to offer teaching on firefighting and operations on board tankers (oil, chemical and liquefied gas). The course is required to meet that essential knowledge, understanding and proficiency requirements set out in Tables A-V/1-1-1 and A/V/1-2-1 for oil and chemical tankers and liquefied gas tanker cargo. 

  • They will be able to describe typical tanker fire response and firefighting organisation and procedures 

  • Identify the special hazards associated with cargo handling and transportation of hazardous and noxious liquids and liquefied gases in bulk 

  • Carry out the initial actions on discovering a fire 

  • Describe the correct firefighting agents used to extinguish oil, chemical and liquefied gas fires 

  • Describe the use of fixed deck firefighting equipment including dry powder and foam 

  • Demonstrate as a team member use of the deck foam monitor and use of a deck dry power installation 

  • Demonstrate and use portable firefighting foam equipment 

  • Describe spill containment in relation to fire fighting operations 

  1. People looking to attend this course must have completed/be in the process of completing the STCW Fire Prevention and Firefighting course or an MCA approved equivalent. 

  1. Prospective delegates must be physically capable to undergo the demanding practical aspects of the course. You must fill out a Medical Self Declaration Form before undergoing the course. Please consult a doctor if you are uncertain.

  2. Photographic proof of identity on the day of the course and this should take the form of either a valid Passport or a driving license or a valid discharge book).  

Successful candidates will be awarded with an MCA approved STCW Tanker Firefighter certificate, after a short exam.  

Please wear comfortable clothes, but not jeans and not clothes with metal components.

We recommend you bring a towel and toiletries.

£125 excl. VAT