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Advanced Oil Tanker
Advanced Tanker Oil Operations certification is required for officers in charge of cargo operations on oil tankers. Covers advanced cargo handling, safety systems, emergency procedures and pollution prevention.
Course Modules
- Oil tanker types and cargo systems
- Advanced cargo handling and calculations
- Inert gas systems and tank cleaning
- Fire fighting on oil tankers
- Emergency procedures and spill response
- MARPOL Annex I — pollution prevention
Entry Requirements
- Valid Certificate of Competency (OOW or higher)
- Basic Tanker (Oil & Chemical) certificate
- Minimum 3 months sea service on oil tankers
- Valid STCW Basic Safety Training
- Valid medical fitness certificate
- Proof of identity
- Completed EMTIN enrolment form
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STCW Competency Standards & IMO Model Courses
Tanker training is governed by STCW Regulations V/1-1 and V/1-2. The table below shows the competency standards and IMO Model Course references.
Tanker Operations — Minimum Standard of Competence
| Competence | Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency | Methods | Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contribute to safe tanker operations | Tanker types and general arrangement; cargo properties and hazards; inert gas systems; cargo handling equipment; tank entry procedures | Practical demonstration and approved training | Cargo operations are conducted safely and in accordance with established procedures |
| Take precautions to prevent hazards | Fire and explosion hazards; toxic and asphyxiation hazards; electrostatic hazards; health hazards; environmental hazards | Examination and assessment of evidence | Hazards are correctly identified; precautions taken are appropriate to the hazard |
| Apply occupational health and safety precautions | Permit-to-work systems; enclosed space entry; personal protective equipment; emergency procedures | Practical demonstration | Health and safety precautions are applied in accordance with established procedures |
IMO Model Course References
Basic Training for Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations
Edition: 2014
Basic tanker training covering oil and chemical tanker safety, cargo properties and emergency procedures.
Advanced Training for Oil Tanker Cargo Operations
Edition: 2014
Advanced oil tanker training for officers in charge of cargo operations.
Advanced Training for Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations (TASCO)
Edition: 2014
Advanced chemical tanker training — TASCO and CHEMCO competencies.
Advanced Training for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations
Edition: 2014
Advanced LNG/LPG tanker training for officers in charge of cargo operations.
Source: IMO Model Courses, International Maritime Organization. STCW Convention as amended (Manila Amendments 2010).