Ventura oil tankers 32 cargo tank venting system on 1st july of 1998 it became a solas requirement that the tankers are equipped with a secondary mean to avoid overunder pressure in the tanks in the eventuality of the. Mara002 contribute to safe cargo operations on oil and. It comprises a basic training programme appropriate to their duties for liquefied gas tanker safety, fire safety measures and cargo systems, pollution prevention, safe operational practice and obligations under applicable laws and regulation. Sep 10, 2017 tanker operation is by its very nature a specialist subject and while the principles of pumping and storing cargoes are quite simple, tanker crew are required to have extensive training and knowledge of the pumping and valve arrangements so as to ensure safe management of cargo atmosphere, tank pressure and cargo operations.
Regulation 36 oil record book, part ii cargoballast. Tanker commercial operations are a cutthroat business and maximising profits is the only manner in which one can stay ahead of the competition. Sep 23, 2018 ok, now let us get back to basics of cargo calculations on tankers. Advanced training for chemical tankers cargo operations. Mara002 contribute to safe cargo operations on oil and chemical tankers date this document was generated. The cargo tankers which cannot be classified under this category owing to their size are known as the postpanamax tankers. Tanker operation is by its very nature a specialist subject and while the principles of pumping and storing cargoes are quite simple, tanker crew are required to have extensive training and knowledge of the pumping and valve arrangements so as to ensure safe management of cargo atmosphere, tank pressure and cargo operations.
Basic training for liquefied gas tanker cargo operations. How to use oil record book part ii cargoballast operation. Every oil tanker of 150 gross tonnage and above and every ship of 400 gross tonnage and above, other than oil tanker, shall be provided with an oil record book, part i. To remain so, the guide must keep abreast of changes in ship design and operating practice, and reflect the latest technology and legislation. Tanker operations modules maritime training academy. Stcw v12 masters, officers and ratings on liquefied. Similarly, oil tankers play a vital role on the transportation of the. How to use oil record book part ii cargoballast operation for tankers oil record book the document required to be carried on board ships by marpol 7378, annex i, reg. This chapter provides guidance on precautions to be observed by both tanker and shore when cargo handling, ballasting, bunkering, tank cleaning, gas freeing. Crude oil tanker cargo operations best practices 5day. Instructors should emphasize in their teaching the hazards involved in the operations on oil and chemical tankers. It also looks at the cargo operations to be conducted and the critical elements of these operations. Testing of cargo ballast valves, sea valves, pipelines, pumps, inert gas systems, emergency stops. Topics covered will protect the safety and commercial interests of the ship owner, as well as the protection of the environment.
All ships shall carry out daily tests for flammable gases in all ballast tanks and void spaces located adjacent to cargo tanks during loaded passage. Candidates must hold either stcw 95 tanker familiarisation certificates certificate or stcw 2010 basic training in oil and chemical tanker cargo operations to undertake this training. Advanced training for chemical tankers cargo operations model course 1. We first measure ullage or sounding of the tanks by uti tape or radar gauge in ccr. It comprises an advanced training programme appropriate to their duties on chemical tankers for their ability to imbibe a safety culture to perform and monitor all cargo operations, familiarity with properties of chemical cargoes, take precautions to prevent hazards, apply health and safety precautions, respond to emergencies, fire safety measures, take. The first, tanker safety section, covers the hazards involved in cargo operations and the systems, equipment and constructional features of tankers that exist to control the hazards. Cargo documentation on tankers can be quite intimidating for the uninitiated. A combined hydraulicenergy model has been developed and adapted to the design characteristics of aframax. Simulation and optimisation of cargo handling operations. These tankers have a dead weight tonnage dwt between 80,000 and 1,20,000 tonnes. Eliminating the risk of fire and explosion is paramount. Those undertaking this training must meet the full requirements for mca basic training for liquefied gas tanker cargo operations, relevant to the endorsement required as listed in section 4.
A brief guide to understanding commercial operations and. Preloading cargo handling procedures on oil tankers. A combined hydraulicenergy model has been developed and adapted to. It comprises an advanced training programme appropriate to their duties on chemical tankers for their ability to imbibe a safety culture to perform and monitor all cargo operations, familiarity with properties of chemical cargoes, take precautions to prevent hazards, apply health and safety precautions, respond to emergencies, fire safety measures, take precautions to prevent pollution of the. Needless to say, if you are a professional working on tankers or are studying to become one, it is imperative that you not only know all the equipment tools and systems provided to handle cargo efficiently, but also understand their importance and working procedures. Pdf simulation and optimisation of cargo handling operations of. A small mistake in tendering nor or a wrongly worded protest can result in substantial loss of revenue. Handling cargo operations is one of the most crucial tasks for deck officers working on tanker ships. Teekay tankers largest operator of midsize tankers teekay. This course provides training for officers and ratings. Before a tanker approaches port, there are several factors that must be considered. As most of the tankers carry hazardous and highly flammable cargo, the amount of risk to the ship and crew members working on board is extremely high. Basic training for oil and chemical tanker cargo operations. Oil tanker operations loading conventional tanker basics.
Mara001 contribute to safe cargo operations on liquefied gas. Cargo operations any operations on board a gas carrier involving the. This gl o macs training course on managing tanker cargo operationsis designed to provide an understanding of the types of bulk liquid vessels which are used and the reasons for the differences between them. Simulation and optimisation of cargo handling operations of. Before starting cargo operations all deck scuppers must be plugged to contain on board any oil spilled as a consequence of accident or equipment failure. Testing of cargoballast valves, sea valves, pipelines, pumps, inert gas systems, emergency stops. Voyage orders the vessel will usually receive voyage orders from the charterers which will contain the following information. Operations requiring special procedures are described, including the double banking of tankers and the loading and discharging of cargo utilising tidal increases in depth of water, called over the tide. The tricks of the trade and experts tips provided in this ebook will be guiding officers and crew towards carrying out operations on board tankers efficiently and safely. Our site is a quick guide to finding tanker vessel operation related information. As part of the operations the methodology of maintaining the cargo in optimum conditions are examined. Precautions on tanker and terminal during cargo handling this chapter provides guidance on precautions to be observed by both tanker and shore when cargo handling, ballasting, bunkering, tank cleaning, gas freeing and purging operations are to be carried out in port. The domestic and international rules governing the qualifications for personnel serving on tank vessels have changed in recent years.
As part of the operations the methodology of maintaining the. Crude oil tanker cargo operations best practices course. Inert gas systems igs vlcc tanker advanced cargo operation course. We take pride that the teekay logo on our funnel is an industryrespected symbol of quality. Cargo operations for tankers combo pack 2nd edition. Procedure and basic guidance the operation of modern oil tankers involve numerous complexities and careful consideration will need to be made for various shipboard activities. Basic and advanced training for tanker cargo operations introduction the mca and mntb have carried out a gap analysis of the requirements of the mntb training of masters and ratings on tankers, developed under stcw 1978 convention and code as amended 1995 stcw 95, compared with the tanker training requirements under. Masters and officers who are qualified in accordance with regulation v1. The ultimate guide to cargo operation equipment for. Preparedness of firefighting, lifesaving and antipollution equipment. What is involved in the safe operation and monitoring of cargo on board tankers.
Good planning is the hallmark of efficient tanker operations. Basic and advanced training for tanker cargo operations. Basic training for liquefied gas tanker cargo operations stcw v12 st. The tanker safety guide liquefied gas is a consolidation of experience and good. Loss of cargo to mismanagement is completely avoidable if it is properly managed.
Basic training for oil and chemical tanker cargo operations stcw v11 st. One of the most complex type of vessels, tankers are capable of carrying out sea transport of liquid cargo in bulk. The aframax cargo tankers are that type of tanker ships which are mainly used in the mediterranean, china sea and the black sea. Mara001 contribute to safe cargo operations on liquefied gas tankers date this document was generated. Cargo operations marine engineering study materials. Teekay is the largest operator of midsized tankers including suezmax, aframax, and long range two lr2 vessels. Aims this course provides training for officers and rating assigned specific dities and responsibilities related to cargo and cargo equipment on tankers. Application this unit involves the skills and knowledge required to recognise hazards associated with oil and chemical tankers and apply appropriate hazard control measures to ensure safe cargo operation. The ultimate guide to cargo operation equipment for tankers includes 25 chapters focused on explaining all important equipment and tools that are used for handling cargo operations on tanker ships. It focuses on the preparation of the cargo system and all subsequent routine cargo and cargo system operations within a cargo cycle. Mara002 contribute to safe cargo operations on oil and chemical tankers modification history release 1. Mara001 contribute to safe cargo operations on liquefied.
In all operations connected with cargo, ballast, tank cleaning, bunkering etc. The ultimate guide to cargo operations for tankers 2nd edition. International safety guide for oil tankers and terminals. Basic training for oil and chemical tanker model course 1. Basic training for liquified gas tanker and cargo operation. They should explain, in as much detail as is necessary to ensure these operations are undertaken safely, the systems, equipment.
The ultimate guide to cargo operations for tankers can be pivotal in rightfully training novices and further enlightening those who are already in tanker trade. Terminology cargo design and construction information tanker design and equipment including the following. Each chapter describes an important system or tool which is essential to ensure safety of the liquid cargo and crew members handling the same on ships. The appropriate day and night signals prescribed for cargo handling operations must be correctly displayed. Course framework basic training for oil and chemical tanker 1. The oil record book part ii, whether as a part of the ships official logbook or otherwise, shall be in the form specified in appendix iii to this. Ventura oil tankers 31 cargo tank venting system solas chap. Quantitative evaluation of precautions on chemical tanker.
Apr 29, 2014 chemical tankers cargo operations are quite complex and potentially hazardous. Careful planning and preparations are essential during each of the following stages. The present paper focuses on the optimisation of cargo handling operations of tankers. Exchange of information before berthing before the tanker ship arrives at a berth or a terminal, in addition to any advice on cargo to be loaded or discharged, it is recommended that prior information that could affect the safety of the ship and terminal should be exchanged. The international safety guide for oil tankers and terminals isgott has become the standard reference work on the safe operation of oil tankers and the terminals they serve. Ports of loading and discharge along with draft limitations if any volume weight to be loaded, grade or grades and densities involved special requirements of cargo e. Ballast tank and void spaces within cargo tank block gad tests. Accumulations of water shall be drained periodically as authorised by the duty officer do, and scupper plugs replaced immediately afterwards. Those undertaking this training must meet the full requirements for mca basic training for oil and chemical tanker cargo operations, relevant to the endorsement required as listed in section 4. Hull arrangement cargo tanks layout with pumps and associated equipment inert gas system cargo tank heating inspections class etc. Managing tanker cargo operations training course petroknowledge.
Advanced training for liquefied gas tanker cargo operations. Tanker safety, crude oil washing and inert gas, and supervisor of. Berthing and cargo operation procedures for chemical tankers 3. We also measure the temperature of the cargo preferably at three levels and take the mean of these three temperatures to get the temperature of the cargo. Cargo operations cover loading, unloading and ballasting, including the use of the inert gas system. Before commencement of any loading or discharging operation, the tankers cargo pipelines and valves should be set as per the required loading or discharging. The crew personnel handling the cargo need to know the operations of all the systems and equipment insideout in order to operate them properly.
The following should be considered while planning chemical cargo stowage. Operations aboard oil tankers are governed by an established body of best. Mandatory minimum requirements for the training and qualifications of masters, officers and ratings on liquefied gas tankers officers and ratings assigned specific duties and responsibilities related to cargo or cargo equipment on liquefied gas tankers shall hold a certificate in basic training for liquefied gas tanker cargo operations. Regulation 36 oil record book, part ii cargoballast operations. Chemical tankers cargo operations are quite complex and potentially hazardous.
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