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Tanker: Advanced Training for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations (Online)

STCW

Course also known as: Gas Tanker

Provides participants with the skills and knowledge required to undertake safe, pollution-free liquefied gas handling and transportation, and also supervise and train personnel involved in operations procedures. AMSA-approved.

Course Entry Prerequisite

Please note the following prerequisite is for entry onto the course and evidence must be provided upon enrolment:

STCW Advanced Fire Fighting Certificate and STCW Gas Tanker Familiarisation Certificate; or
STCW Certificate of Competency for International Waters endorsed with Tanker Familiarisation (Liquefied Gas)

Course Structure

Online Theory Content and Assessments

The online course is delivered through the University of Tasmania's learning management system, MyLO. The course requires a reasonable internet connection and a webcam to complete the online theory assessments.

The online course consists of the following ten sections:

Section 1 – Ship Characteristics and Cargo Containment
Section 2 – Chemistry of Liquefied Gases
Section 3 – Properties of Liquefied Gases
Section 4 – Hazards and Monitoring
Section 5 – The IGC Code and LGC Construction
Section 6 – Pipelines and Tank Fittings
Section 7 – Cargo Handling Plant
Section 8 – Cargo Operations
Section 9 - Tank Filling Limits and Cargo Calculations
Section 10 - Firefighting and Other Emergencies

Two theory assessments are provided upon the completion of the ten sections; the assessments require a 100% pass mark with unlimited attempts provided.

Simulation Exercises

After completing the online theory content, you will be required to complete simulation exercises utilising K-Sim Connect online portal. The simulation exercises require a reasonable internet connection speed and will need to be completed on a desktop/laptop.

You will be advised of the booking dates for your simulation exercises and the allocated time within which you need to complete them. We will provide you with an exercise manual and instructional video to help assist in the completion of the simulation exercises.

Certification

The following certificate will be issued by AMC to participants who successfully complete the course:

Advanced Training for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations (AMSA approved), meeting the requirements of STCW Reg V/1-2 and Code Section A-V/1-2, paragraph 2, Table A-V/1-2-1

Equipment Required

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. To complete the final assessment, you will need access to a web camera.

Computer setup: Check your computer and/or browser are set up to enable MyLO to work properly by running a browser check.

Approved By

Australian Maritime Safety Authority

Accepted By

Duration: Online, approximately 28 hours
AMSA Approved Course
Course Options: (GST exempt)
Course Fee | Online | $1,820

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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.