Description

Any applicant who successfully completes the Tank Ship Dangerous Liquids (MIDATL-501) course will satisfy: the training requirements of 46 CFR 13.201(c)(4) for an endorsement as Tankerman-PIC DL and 13.301(c)(4) for an endorsement as Tankerman-PIC (Barge) DL; the requirements of 46 CFR 13.603(a)(2), 46 CFR 13.603(b)(2), 46 CFR 13.603(c)(2) and STCW Code Table A-V/1-1-2 for an STCW endorsement for Advanced Oil Tanker Cargo Operations; and the requirements of 46 CFR 13.605(a)(2), 46 CFR 13.605(b)(2), 46 CFR 13.605(c)(2) and STCW Code Table A-V/1-1-3 for an STCW endorsement for Advanced Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations.

NOTE: The course will also satisfy training requirements for endorsements as Tankerman-Assistant DL, Tankerman-Engineer DL, and Basic Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations.

The objective of this Tankship Dangerous Liquids (Simulator) course is to provide students with the mandatory minimum requirements for the training and qualifications of masters, officers and ratings on oil and chemical tankers and in doing so, satisfy company, national, and international regulations for candidates for certification as Tankerman-PIC DL as follows:

Table A-V/1-1-2 & 3, Specification of minimum standard of competence in advanced training for oil and chemical tanker cargo operations.

Competence: Ability to safely perform and monitor all cargo operations

Knowledge, understanding, and proficiency
Design and characteristics of an oil/chemical tanker

Knowledge of oil/chemical tanker design, systems and equipment, including:

1. 1. general arrangement and construction
  2. pumping arrangement and equipment
  3. tank arrangement, pipeline system and tank venting arrangement
  4. gauging systems and alarms
  5. cargo heating systems
  6. tank cleaning, gas-freeing and inerting systems
  7. ballast system
  8. cargo area venting and accommodation ventilation
  9. slop arrangements
  10. vapor recovery systems
  11. cargo-related electrical and electronic control system
  12. environmental protection equipment, including Oil Discharge Monitoring Equipment (ODME)
  13. tank coating
  14. tank temperature and pressure control systems
  15. fire-fighting systems

Knowledge of pump theory and characteristics, including types of cargo pumps and their safe operation
Proficiency in tanker safety culture and implementation of safety-management system
Knowledge and understanding of monitoring and safety systems, including the emergency shutdown
Loading, unloading, care and handling of cargo
Ability to perform cargo measurements and calculations
Knowledge of the effect of bulk liquid cargoes on trim, stability and structural integrity
Knowledge and understanding of oil cargo-related operations, including:

1. 1. loading and unloading plans
  2. ballasting and deballasting
  3. tank cleaning operations
  4. inerting
  5. gas-freeing
  6. ship-to-ship transfers
  7. load on top
  8. crude oil washing

Development and application of cargo-related operation plans, procedures and checklists
Ability to calibrate and use monitoring and gas-detection systems, instruments and equipment
Ability to manage and supervise personnel with cargo-related responsibilities

Competence: Familiarity with physical and chemical properties of oil/chemical cargoes