The safe management of liquid cargo transported by oil tankers in the maritime industry requires great precision. The Advanced Training for Oil Tankers Training Course is conducted in accordance with STCW 78 Convention Rule V/1-1, Code A-V/1-1, and Table A-V/1-1-2, based on IMO Model Courses 1.02, 1.10, and 2.06. This course aims to provide advanced knowledge and skills in cargo handling, safety measures, environmental protection, and emergency management.
Loading, unloading, and transfer processes on oil 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 oil cargo operations in accordance with legal requirements.
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.
• General structure and equipment of oil tankers • Cargo pumps and tank ventilation systems • Tank cleaning, gas freeing, and inert gas systems • Environmental safety and MARPOL requirements
Who Can Attend?
- Officers serving on oil tankers
- Seafarers responsible for cargo handling and operational processes
- Personnel directly responsible for tank cleaning, cargo transfer, and other cargo-related operations
Course Objectives
- Safely managing loading and unloading operations on oil tankers
- Applying procedures in accordance with the physical and chemical properties of oil cargoes
- 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 within legal requirements
- Effectively responding to emergencies on oil tankers
Assessment and Certification
• Transportation of oil cargoes and their physical/chemical properties • Loading and unloading operations • Enclosed space entry procedures and safety measures • Electrostatic hazards and explosion risk management • Fire prevention and firefighting techniques • Prevention of marine pollution and MARPOL 73/78 requirements • Measures to minimize the impact of environmental accidents • Crisis management after collisions, sinkings, and cargo spills • 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 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.
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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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