Masters, Chief Engineers and Officers

8 days

Lecture

IMO Model Course 1.04

This course provides training for masters, chief engineers, officers and any person with immediate responsibility for the loading, discharging and care in transit or handling of cargo. It comprises a specialized training programme appropriate to their duties, including chemical tanker safety, pollution prevention, operational practice and obligations under applicable laws and regulations.

At the end of thee course, trainees will be able to:

• demonstrate a practical knowledge of chemical tankers and chemical tankers operation
• demonstrate a knowledge of and ability to apply relevant international regulation codes and standards concerning the safe handling and transport of chemical cargoes
• plan and execute chemical tanker loading and unloading operations
• demonstrate an understanding of the factors affecting trim, stability and stresses applicable to chemical tankers
• demonstrate a knowledge of the carriage of dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes; the precautions during loading and unloading and care during the voyage
• demonstrate knowledge of international maritime law embodied in international agreements and conventions with special regard to:
  • responsibilities under the relevant requirements of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea
  • responsibilities under thee International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from ships applicable to chemical tankers
  • method and aids to prevent pollution of thee marine environment by chemical tankers

Introduction
Chemistry and Physics
Hazards
Rules and Regulations
Ship Design and Cargo Containment
Cargo handling Systems
Safety and Pollution Prevention
Cargo Handling and Ballast Operations
Tank-cleaning Operations
Ship/Shore Interface
Emergency Operations

Must be an onboard officer serving chemical tanker vessel and have undergone SBFF and GTF training.

Available upon request