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Advance Training For Oil Tanker Cargo Operations

Category Cargo Handling / LCHS (OIL-CHEMICAL- GAS)

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Updated 08 Jun 2026

Language English ‎(en)‎

Duration 62 Hours

Skill Level Intermediate

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Course Overview

AIMS:

This course, aligned with IMO Model Course 1.02, offers specialized knowledge in oil tanker cargo and ballast operations advance level skills for the safe handling, transfer, and management of oil cargoes and ballast systems. It is designed to meet internationally accepted standards for the maritime industry and has incorporated key principles from relevant IMO guidelines.

OBJECTIVES:

Those successfully completing the Advanced Training for Oil Tanker Cargo Operations course should therefore meet the training requirements in accordance with regulation A-V/1-1 para. 2.2.

COURSE CONTENT:

Ability to Safely Perform and Monitor All Cargo Operations
Familiarity with Physical and Chemical Properties of Oil Cargoes
Take Precautions to Prevent Hazards
Apply Occupational Health and Safety Precautions
Respond to Emergencies
Take Precautions to Prevent Pollution of the Environment
Monitor and Control Compliance with Legislative Requirements

Course Content

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Advance Training For Oil Tanker Cargo Operations

AIMS:

OBJECTIVES:

Those successfully completing the Advanced Training for Oil Tanker Cargo Operations course should therefore meet the training requirements in accordance with regulation A-V/1-1 para. 2.2.

COURSE CONTENT:

Ability to Safely Perform and Monitor All Cargo Operations
Familiarity with Physical and Chemical Properties of Oil Cargoes
Take Precautions to Prevent Hazards
Apply Occupational Health and Safety Precautions
Respond to Emergencies
Take Precautions to Prevent Pollution of the Environment
Monitor and Control Compliance with Legislative Requirements

Course Duration: 62 Hours

Skill Level: Intermediate

Modules: 7

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