Chemical Handling for Offshore Vessels (Online)

This course provides personnel working on offshore vessels with an understanding of the requirements for the safe carriage and handling of chemicals. It covers the relevant regulatory requirements, chemical containment systems, and the procedures and precautions associated with loading, transfer, carriage and discharge. Participants will also develop an understanding of chemical hazards and the use of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to support safe operations and emergency response.

Who should participate?

Seafarers who are involved in chemical handling operations on offshore vessels.

Course Content

The following topics will be covered in the course: 

  1. The Carriage of Chemicals at Sea
  2. Ships Systems
  3. Procedures and Arrangements Manual
  4. Hazards and Personal Safety
  5. Cargo operations
  6. Emergency Response


Certification

Participants who successfully complete this course will be eligible to receive an Australian Maritime College Certificate in Chemical Handling for Offshore Vessels.

Equipment Required

Chemical Handling for Offshore Vessels online is provided using our online learning environment, aXcelerate student portal. The course involves the viewing of multiple videos, which require a reasonable internet connection speed. Certain components will need to be completed on a desktop/laptop computer, and we suggest using Google Chrome as your browser.  

You will be emailed your username and password once your registration has been processed.



  • Duration: Online, approximately 8 Hours
  • Course Options: (including GST)
    Course Fee | $499

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Face to face courses

Cancellations up to 15 working days prior to the scheduled date will be accepted without penalty. Cancellations less than 15 working days will be subject to 100% cancellation fee.

AMC Search reserves the right to cancel the course 15 working days prior to the scheduled date if insufficient registrations are received. Any fees paid for cancelled courses will be refunded in full.

When making flight bookings please ensure you book on a fully refundable basis.

Online course registrations

Payment of course fees, or authorisation to invoice from your company, is required before access to the online learning environment is provided. Please note, it will take between 2-4 business days to provide your access to the online course if you have not studied previously with AMC Search, the Australian Maritime College or the University of Tasmania.


Self-funded registrations

Once payment is requested, it must be received by the stated deadline. If payment is not received and no contact has been made by that deadline, AMC Search reserves the right to remove you from the course.


Company sponsored registrations

All company-sponsored registrations must be supported by a valid Purchase Order (PO) within 7 days of registration. Please send the PO to AMCS.courses@utas.edu.au and include the student’s name in the subject line. If these requirements are not met, AMC Search reserves the right to remove the student from the course.

Payment methods accepted:

  • Register now and pay later (payment required 15 days before the course starts)
  • Credit Card (online or via (03) 6324-9850)
  • Bank Deposit
  • Company sponsorship.

Detailed payment options are available here.

Online Delivery