STCW 2010 BASIC Training in Oil & Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations

The STCW 2010 BASIC Training in Oil & Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations aims to provide seafarers with the essential knowledge and practical training in tanker cargo operations. This course is available at Stream Marine Training, from our knowledgeable instructors in our state-of-the-art facilities.

Positioned just next to Glasgow Airport, SMT will provide seafarers with the essential skills in Basic Training in Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations (TBOC).

The STCW 2010 BASIC Training in Oil & Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations course is set up to offer seafarers the essential education and training in tanker cargo operations to meet the knowledge, understanding and proficiency (KUP) requirements set out in the specific part of the following: Table A-V/1-1-1.  

• Relevant symbols according to the types of oil and chemicals carried on board oil and chemical tankers  

• Relationship between pressure and temperature, including vapour pressure/temperature  

• How an electrostatic charge may be generated  

• Hazards associated with oil and chemical cargoes  

• Inerting, drying agents and monitoring techniques  

• Hazard controls  

• Gas-measuring instruments  

• Safety equipment and protective devices  

• Safe working practices and procedures  

• Effects of oil chemical and liquefied gas pollution on human and marine life.  

• Loading, unloading, care in transit, tank cleaning, purging, gas-freeing and inerting cargo  

• Operations  

• Different oil and chemical tanker types, including their general arrangement and construction  

Learning Objectives

There are three outcomes to the training:

• Outcome 1: The learner knows the properties of oil and chemicals and the hazards associated with them.

• Outcome 2: The learner is able to apply health, safety and environmental precautions and measures in working on oil and chemical tankers.

• Outcome 3: The learner can carry out safe oil and chemical tanker cargo operations.

Prerequisites

• Delegates must already hold an MCA approved certificate in Tanker Fire Fighting or (FPFF or AFF inclusive of Tanker firefighting component). 
• Photographic ID (A Government issued, photographic proof of identity on the day of the course and this should take the form of either a valid Passport or a driving license or a valid discharge book). 

Certification

• Successful delegates will be awarded with an MCA approved STCW 2010 BASIC Training in Oil & Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations, after a short exam. 

Revalidation

• No.