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TANKER CARGO OPERATIONS Approved
(MATP-031) by: CAS
Far East Maritime
Foundation Inc. PART B: Course Outline

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SUBJECT AREA
Theoretical Practical
Competence1: Ability to safely perform and monitor all
cargo operations

1.1 Design and characteristics of a chemical tanker

Chemical tanker designs, systems and
equipment including:
.1 general arrangement and construction 6.0 hours
.2 pumping arrangement and equipment
.3 tanker construction and arrangement
.4 pipeline and drainage systems
.5 tank and cargo pipeline pressure and temperature
controls systems and alarms
.6 gauging control system and alarms
.7 gas detecting system
.8 cargo heating and cooling system
.9 tank cleaning system
.10 cargo tank environmental control system
.11 ballast system
.12 cargo area venting and accommodation
ventilation
.13 vapour return/ recovery system 1.5 hours
.14 fire-fighting system
.15 tank, pipeline fittings material and coatings
.16 slop management

1.2 Knowledge of pump theory and characteristics,

including types of cargo pumps and their safe 1.5 hours
operation
1.3 Proficiency in tanker safety culture and
1.5 hours
implementation of safety management system.

1.4 Knowledge and understanding of monitoring

and safety systems, including emergency 1.5 hours
shutdown system

Loading, unloading, care and handling of cargo

1.5 Ability to perform cargo measurements and 1.5 hours 1.5 hours
calculations

1.6 Knowledge of the effect of bulk liquid cargoes on

0.5 hour 1.5 hours
trim and stability and structural integrity.
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1.7 Knowledge and understanding of chemical,

cargo related operations, including:
.1 loading and unloading plans
7.5 hours
.2 ballasting and deballasting
.3 tank cleaning operations
.4 tank atmosphere control
.5 inerting
.6 gas freeing 3.5 hours
.7 ship to ship transfer
.8 inhibition and stabilization requirements
.9 heating and cooling requirements and
consequences to adjacent cargoes
.10 cargo compatibility and segregation
.11 high viscosity cargoes
.12 cargo residue operation
.13 operational tank entry

1.8 Application of cargo related operations plan,

1.5 hours
procedure and checklist

1.9 Calibrate and use monitoring and gas detection 0.5 hour 1.0 hour
systems, instrument and equipment

1.10 Ability to manage and supervise personnel with

1.5 hours
cargo related responsibilities

Competence2: Familiarity with the physical and

chemical properties of chemical cargoes

2.1 Knowledge and understanding of the chemical 1.5 hours

and the physical properties of noxious liquid
substances, including:
.1 Chemical and physical properties of noxious
liquid
.2 Chemical cargoes categories
.3 Chemical group and industrial usage
.4 Reactivity of cargoes

2.2 Understanding the information contained in a

1.5 hours
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

HOURS
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Competence3: Take precautions to prevent hazards

3.1 Hazards and control measures associated with 4.5 hours
chemical tankers
.1 flammability and explosion
.2 toxicity
.3 health hazards
.4 inert gas composition
.5 electrostatic hazard
.6 reactivity
.7 corrosivity
.8 low boiling point cargoes
.9 high density cargoes
10. solidifying cargoes
.11 polymerizing cargoes

3.2 Knowledge and understanding of dangers of

1.0 hour
non-compliance with relevant rules/regulations
Competence4: Apply occupational health and safety
precautions
4.1 Knowledge and understanding of safe working
practices, including risk assessment and
personal shipboard safety relevant to chemical
tankers:
.1 entering enclosed space and different types of 3.0 hours
breathing apparatus
.2 precaution before and during maintenance work
.3 hot and cold work
.4 electrical safety
.5 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Competence5: Respond to emergencies

5.1 Chemical tanker emergency procedures,
including:
.1 ship emergency response 2.5 hours
.2 cargo operation emergency shutdown
.3 failure of systems or services essential to cargo
.4 fire fighting
.5 enclosed space rescue
.6 cargo reactivity
.7 jettisoning cargo
.8 Use of Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
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5.2 Actions to be taken following collision,

1.5 hour
grounding and spillage
5.3 Knowledge of medical first aid procedures on
board chemical tanker, with reference to Medical
3.0 hours
First Aid Guide for Use in Accidents Involving
Dangerous Goods ( MFAG)
Competence6: Take precautions to prevent pollution of
the environment
3.0 hours
6.1 Understanding of procedures to prevent
pollution of the atmosphere and the environment.
Competence7: Monitor and control compliance with
legislative requirements
7.1 Knowledge and understanding on the relevant 3.0 hours
Provisions of the International Convention for
the Prevention of Pollution from Ships
( MARPOL ) and other IMO relevant instrument,
industry guidelines and port regulation as
commonly applied
7.2 Proficiency in the use of IBC Code and related
3.0 hours
documents
Training Hours 39.5 hours 20.5 hours
Total Training Hours 60 hours

Written Assessment Hours 1.0 hour

Practical Assessment Hours 3.0 hours

Grand Total Training Hours 64 hours