Advanced Liquified Gas Tanker Cargo Operations

Course Code: MX1EC121

Maritime and Nautical

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Start Date	Location	Duration / Fee
10/04/2023	Fleetwood Nautical Campus	1 Week/ £855	Enquire
08/08/2023	Fleetwood Nautical Campus	1 Week/ £855	Enquire
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Course Overview

This course is mandatory for those wishing to serve on petroleum tankers in the capacity of Master, Chief Engineer, Chief Officer, Second Engineer, or any person with immediate responsibility for loading, discharging or care in transit of petroleum cargoes.

You will gain comprehensive training in all aspects of petroleum tanker operations at the advanced level.

Completion of this course will enable you to correctly use all forms of on-board cargo handling equipment and effectively access sources of essential safety information.

The course is approved by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) against the standards set by the Merchant Navy Training Board (MNTB) and the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).

Entry Requirements

Certificate of Proficiency in Basic Tanker Operations endorsed to show six months sea service on qualifying tankers.

Career Options and Progression

This qualification will enable you to progress to Master, Chief Engineer, Chief Officer or Second Engineer.

Assessment Methods

The training consists of 9 modules covering theory and practice:

Characteristics of tankers and cargoes
Cargo measurements and calculations
Effects on trim, stability and structural integrity
Tanker operations: loading, discharging, carriage, loss control, tank cleaning
Control of Hazards
Pollution hazards and prevention
Emergency shut down procedures and dealing with emergencies
Development and execution of cargo plans
Use, calibration and monitoring of gas detection systems and other instruments

Assessment is by open book examination at the end of each day, a final summative closed book assessment, and demonstration of proficiency in simulated exercises.

Teaching and Learning Methods

The course is delivered as a series of related theory lectures, video presentations and both individual and group, desktop and simulator based student exercises. A comprehensive set of course notes and handouts is provided, as is access to a range of mandatory publications.

Industry Placement and Field Trips

Other Costs and Equipment Needed

Accommodation, transfers and meals are not provided within this course.

All materials required by the course are provided.

Expert Tutors

All staff involved in the delivery of any courses within the College are approved to teach and/or assess the subjects and modules they deliver. The approval process ensures that staff delivering and/or assessing a given programme are appropriately qualified, with relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice.