Commercial & Operations

Understanding Oil Tanker Operations in Port

Port-side oil tanker operations — terminal interface, ship/shore safety checklist, documentation, cargo measurement, and turnaround.

Regulatory basis

  • ISGOTT (latest edition)
  • MARPOL Annex I
  • OCIMF / SIGTTO guidance

Target audience

  • Tanker officers, terminal staff, port agents, surveyors

Prerequisites

  • Tanker familiarization recommended
Learning objectives

What you'll be able to do

Conduct the Ship/Shore Safety Checklist
Manage cargo measurement and documentation
Coordinate safe arrival, cargo operations, and departure
Course content

Modules & topics

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

01

Arrival & interface

  • Pre-arrival
  • Mooring
  • SSSCL
02

Cargo operations

  • Loading/discharge plans
  • Inerting
  • Crude oil washing
03

Documentation

  • BL
  • Ullage report
  • Time sheet

Assessment

Written test.

Certification

Course completion certificate.

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?

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