Tanker & Cargo Operations

Advanced Oil Tanker Operations

Advanced training for masters, chief engineers, chief mates, second engineers, and any person with immediate responsibility for loading, discharging, care in transit, handling of cargo, tank cleaning or other cargo-related operations on oil tankers.

Regulatory basis

  • STCW 2010 Regulation V/1-1
  • STCW Code Section A-V/1-1-2
  • IMO Model Course 1.02

Target audience

  • Officers in charge of oil tanker cargo operations

Prerequisites

  • Oil Tanker Familiarization (or equivalent basic training)
  • Min. 3 months supervised seagoing service on oil tankers
Learning objectives

What you'll be able to do

Plan and conduct cargo operations safely
Manage oil tanker safety culture and emergency response
Comply with international and industry regulations (MARPOL, OCIMF, SIRE)
Course content

Modules & topics

Indicative module breakdown — actual delivery is adapted to the audience and operational context.

01

Cargo operations

  • Loading
  • Discharging
  • STS transfers
02

Tank cleaning & gas freeing

  • Crude oil washing
  • Inert gas
  • Atmosphere monitoring
03

Emergency operations

  • Fire
  • Spill response
  • Casualty management
04

Industry standards

  • OCIMF MEG-4
  • ISGOTT
  • SIRE 2.0

Assessment

Written examination, case studies, and practical assessment.

Certification

STCW Certificate of Proficiency in Advanced Training for Oil Tanker Cargo Operations. Refresher every 5 years.

References & further reading

Authoritative sources

This course aligns with international maritime conventions and IMO Model Courses. Use these references for detailed regulatory text.

Interested in this course?

Request open-enrolment dates, an in-house quotation, or on-board delivery for your fleet. We respond within 2 business days.

Alternatively, send us a direct email at captmohab@googlemail.com