Advanced Training for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations Training Course
The safe, efficient, and internationally compliant execution of cargo operations on liquefied gas tankers requires great precision. The Advanced Training for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations Training Course is conducted in accordance with STCW 78 Convention Rule V/1-2, Code A-V/1-2, and Table A-V/1-2-2, based on IMO Model Courses 1.06, 1.10, 1.35, and 1.36. This course aims to provide advanced knowledge and skills in cargo operations, safety measures, environmental protection, and emergency management.
Loading, unloading, and transfer processes on liquefied gas tankers must be managed in compliance with international standards, considering the physical and chemical properties of the cargo. This course equips seafarers with the ability to learn, safely implement, and manage all stages of cargo operations in accordance with legal requirements.
Who Can Participate?
This course is open to seafarers who meet the requirements specified in the Seafarers’ Regulation and are required to complete Advanced Training for Cargo Operations on Liquefied Gas Tankers. Specifically, the course is mandatory for:
- Officers serving on liquefied gas tankers,
- Seafarers responsible for cargo handling and operational processes,
- Personnel directly responsible for tank cleaning, cargo transfer, and other cargo-related operations.
Main Objectives of the Training Program
The primary objective of this course is to equip participants with the following competencies:
- Safely managing loading and unloading operations on liquefied gas tankers,
- Identifying potential hazards during cargo operations and minimizing risks,
- Preventing environmental pollution and complying with international regulations such as MARPOL 73/78,
- Managing and supervising cargo handling processes in accordance with legal requirements,
- Effectively responding to emergencies on liquefied gas tankers.
Training Duration
Total Duration: 4 Days (28 lesson hours)
Full-day courses: 7 lesson hours per day.
Training Content
The training includes theoretical knowledge and simulation-supported practical lessons.
Day 1: Tanker Systems and Safety Measures
- General structure and equipment of liquefied gas tankers
- Basic principles of loading and unloading operations
- Pressure and temperature control of cargo tanks
- Tank cleaning, gas freeing, and inert gas systems
- Environmental safety and MARPOL requirements
Day 2: Cargo Operations and Hazard Assessment
- Physical and chemical properties of liquefied gases
- Loading and unloading operations
- Enclosed space entry procedures and safety measures
- Electrostatic hazards and explosion risk management
- Tanker safety culture and management systems
Day 3: Emergency Management and Environmental Protection
- Fire prevention and firefighting techniques
- Marine pollution prevention and MARPOL 73/78 compliance
- Measures to minimize the impact of environmental accidents
- Crisis management after collisions, sinkings, and cargo spills
- Emergency shutdown procedures for cargo operations
Day 4: International Regulations and Simulation Exercises
- Planning loading and unloading operations under IMO and MARPOL regulations
- Simulation-supported cargo handling exercises
- Tanker safety systems and their applications
- Emergency shutdown procedures for cargo operations
Evaluation and Certification
At the end of the course, an exam will be conducted in accordance with the Seafarers’ Training Courses Regulation. Participants who pass the exam will receive a “Course Completion Certificate” approved by the Ministry of Transport, Maritime Affairs, and Communications.
Why EKOL Maritime?
Long-Term Experience: Serving under the Ministry of Transport, Maritime Affairs, and Communications and the Ministry of National Education since 1997.
Comprehensive Training Method: Providing a broad training perspective by educating numerous seafarers, from Watchkeeping/Engine Officers to Ocean-Going Captains/Chief Engineers.
Practical and Up-to-Date Programs: Offering hands-on training opportunities in compliance with national and international regulations, with realistic training environments at the Beykoz Maritime Security Training Center.
Official Job Placement: Supporting career development with internship ships and a free official job placement service affiliated with İŞKUR.
Expert Instructor Staff: One of Turkey’s largest private maritime training institutions, with 35 expert instructors and a capacity of 420 trainees.
Current and Reliable Training: Keeping training programs continuously updated by closely following national and international developments.
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Gemi Aşçılığı Eğitimi
Gemi Aşçılığı Eğitimi, gemi mutfağında çalışacak aşçı adaylarının; denizcilik ve gemi aşçılığı alanında ihtiyaç duyulan bilgi, beceri ve yetkinlikleri kazanması amacıyla düzenlenmektedir. Eğitim, MLC 2006 CONVENTION Title-3 Regulation 3.2 ILO CERTIFICATION OF SHIP’S COOK 1946 No: 68 & 69, STCW 78, SOLAS 74, MARPOL 73/78 ve ilgili ulusal mevzuat (1739 sayılı Millî Eğitim Temel Kanunu, 3308 sayılı Mesleki Eğitim Kanunu, 5580 sayılı Özel Öğretim Kurumları Kanunu vb.) temelinde verilmektedir.
Course Provider: Organization
Course Provider Name: EKOL Denizcilik
Course Provider URL: https://ekoldenizcilik.com.tr/
Course Mode: Onsite
Course Workload: PT40H
Duration: PT5H
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