Tanker: Advanced Training for Oil Tanker Cargo Operations (Online)

Who should participate?

Designed for Masters, Chief Engineers, Chief Mates, Second Engineer Officers and any person with immediate responsibility for cargo operations (as per IMO STCW Reg. V/1) responsible for loading, discharging and care in transit or handling cargo.

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 Oil and Chemical Tanker Familiarisation Certificate; or
• STCW Certificate of Competency for International Waters endorsed with Tanker Familiarisation (Oil and Chemical)

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 eleven sections:

• Section 1 – Tanker Development - Structure and Design
• Section 2 – Basic Properties of Petroleum and Chemistry
• Section 3 – Hazards and Monitoring
• Section 4 – Information Sources - Safety Data Sheets
• Section 5 – Pumps and Pipeline Systems   
• Section 6 – Ancillary Systems
• Section 7 – The Ship/Shore Interface
• Section 8 – Confined Space Entry
• Section 9 - Oil Pollution Prevention
• Section 10 - Inert Gas and Tank Venting Systems
• Section 11 - Emergency Response

Two theory assessments are provided upon the completion of the eleven 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 Oil Tanker Cargo Operations (AMSA approved), meeting the requirements of STCW Reg V/1-1 and Code Section A-V/1-1, paragraph 2, Table A-V/1-1-2

*100% attendance, full participation and completion of all exercises is required.

Approved By

Australian Maritime Safety Authority 

Accepted By 

Antigua and Barbuda Department of Marine Services and Merchant Shipping  |  Bahamas Maritime Authority  |  Bermuda Shipping and Maritime Authority  |  Maritime Authority of the Cayman Islands  |  Marine Department of Hong Kong  |  Liberian Registry  |  Republic of Marshall Islands Maritime Administrator  |  Panama Maritime Authority.