Tanker Familiarization Oil and Chemical STCW A-V/1-1-1
Description
This course provides familiarization training requirements for officers and ratings assigned specific duties and responsibilities related to cargo or cargo equipment on tankers, as detailed in section A-V/1, paragraphs 1 to 7, and in section B-V/1 of the STCW Code. The course is based on IMO Model course 1.01’ Tanker Familiarization’
Objectives
- To reach the minimum standards of competence as set by Transport Malta.
- Demonstrate a knowledge of safe handling of tanker cargoes including dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes and their effect on the safety of life and the ship.
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the precautions to be taken on board tankers to prevent pollution of the marine environment
- Comply with anti-pollution procedures and use of all associated equipment on tankers.
- Demonstrate a basic working knowledge of relevant IMO conventions applicable to tankers concerning safety at sea and protection of the environment.
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the safe operation of the tanker cargo pumping systems in accordance with established rules and procedure.
Learning Outcomes
- Would have a thorough knowledge to assume the duties and responsibilities related to cargo and cargo equipment, as specifically assigned to them.
- Would have a thorough knowledge on how to take appropriate measures and responsibilities of tanker cargoes, their hazards, safety measures, pollution prevention, emergency operations and cargo equipment.
- Will have a thorough knowledge of seaworthiness, safety and security management of a tanker.