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. Many cargoes are extremely specialized and therefore are very expensive. Simulation and optimisation of cargo handling operations. 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. Simulation and optimisation of cargo handling operations of. 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. 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. Accumulations of water shall be drained periodically as authorised by the duty officer do, and scupper plugs replaced immediately afterwards. Mara002 contribute to safe cargo operations on oil and. Cargo operations marine engineering study materials.
Stcw v12 masters, officers and ratings on liquefied. What is involved in the safe operation and monitoring of cargo on board tankers. 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. 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. We take pride that the teekay logo on our funnel is an industryrespected symbol of quality.
Pdf simulation and optimisation of cargo handling operations of. Regulation 36 oil record book, part ii cargoballast operations. The cargo tankers which cannot be classified under this category owing to their size are known as the postpanamax tankers. Managing tanker cargo operations maximising cargo carrying and minimising. 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. Careful planning and preparations are essential during each of the following stages. Testing of cargoballast valves, sea valves, pipelines, pumps, inert gas systems, emergency stops. One of the most complex type of vessels, tankers are capable of carrying out sea transport of liquid cargo in bulk. Tanker commercial operations are a cutthroat business and maximising profits is the only manner in which one can stay ahead of the competition. 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. 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. Handling cargo operations is one of the most crucial tasks for deck officers working on tanker ships. 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. Basic and advanced training for tanker cargo operations.
The ultimate guide to cargo operations for tankers 2nd. Mara001 contribute to safe cargo operations on liquefied. Tanker safety, crude oil washing and inert gas, and supervisor of. Basic training for oil and chemical tanker model course 1.
The following should be considered while planning chemical cargo stowage. As part of the operations the methodology of maintaining the cargo in optimum conditions are examined. Berthing and cargo operation procedures for chemical tankers 3. 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. 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. It also looks at the cargo operations to be conducted and the critical elements of these operations. Operations aboard oil tankers are governed by an established body of best. Ballast tank and void spaces within cargo tank block gad tests. To address those new requirements, the fourth edition of tanker operations incorporates new material by mark huber and other contributors, providing an updated textbook for maritime schools and individuals pursuing a tankerman endorsement. 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.
Oil tanker operations loading conventional tanker basics. Cargo operations cover loading, unloading and ballasting, including the use of the inert gas system. As part of the operations the methodology of maintaining the. The appropriate day and night signals prescribed for cargo handling operations must be correctly displayed. We first measure ullage or sounding of the tanks by uti tape or radar gauge in ccr.
Topics covered will protect the safety and commercial interests of the ship owner, as well as the protection of the environment. Before a tanker approaches port, there are several factors that must be considered. Good planning is the hallmark of efficient tanker operations. Basic training for liquified gas tanker and cargo operation. The tanker safety guide liquefied gas is a consolidation of experience and good. Testing of cargo ballast valves, sea valves, pipelines, pumps, inert gas systems, emergency stops. 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. Voyage orders the vessel will usually receive voyage orders from the charterers which will contain the following information.
Mara001 contribute to safe cargo operations on liquefied gas. Eliminating the risk of fire and explosion is paramount. A brief guide to understanding commercial operations and. Course framework basic training for oil and chemical tanker 1. A combined hydraulicenergy model has been developed and adapted to the design characteristics of aframax. The domestic and international rules governing the qualifications for personnel serving on tank vessels have changed in recent years. Loading discharging tank cleaning planning for loading a great variety of cargoes are loaded aboard chemical tankers. Cargo documentation on tankers can be quite intimidating for the uninitiated. Tanker operations modules maritime training academy.
Regulation 36 oil record book, part ii cargoballast. Our site is a quick guide to finding tanker vessel operation related information. Basic training for liquefied gas tanker cargo operations. Mara001 contribute to safe cargo operations on liquefied gas tankers date this document was generated. To remain so, the guide must keep abreast of changes in ship design and operating practice, and reflect the latest technology and legislation. Hull arrangement cargo tanks layout with pumps and associated equipment inert gas system cargo tank heating inspections class etc. Advanced training for liquefied gas tanker cargo operations.
Managing tanker cargo operations training course petroknowledge. Crude oil tanker cargo operations best practices course. The crew personnel handling the cargo need to know the operations of all the systems and equipment insideout in order to operate them properly. Before commencement of any loading or discharging operation, the tankers cargo pipelines and valves should be set as per the required loading or discharging. Aims this course provides training for officers and rating assigned specific dities and responsibilities related to cargo and cargo equipment on tankers. 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.
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. Preloading cargo handling procedures on oil tankers. 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. 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. 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. 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.
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. These tankers have a dead weight tonnage dwt between 80,000 and 1,20,000 tonnes. 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. Preparedness of firefighting, lifesaving and antipollution equipment. Masters and officers who are qualified in accordance with regulation v1. A combined hydraulicenergy model has been developed and adapted to. Teekay tankers largest operator of midsize tankers teekay. A small mistake in tendering nor or a wrongly worded protest can result in substantial loss of revenue. Cargo operations for tankers combo pack 2nd edition. They should explain, in as much detail as is necessary to ensure these operations are undertaken safely, the systems, equipment.
The present paper focuses on the optimisation of cargo handling operations of tankers. Crude oil tanker cargo operations best practices 5day. Basic training for oil and chemical tanker cargo operations. Instructors should emphasize in their teaching the hazards involved in the operations on oil and chemical tankers. Advanced training for chemical tankers cargo operations. Inert gas systems igs vlcc tanker advanced cargo operation course. Terminology cargo design and construction information tanker design and equipment including the following. 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. 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 ultimate guide to cargo operation equipment for. Chemical tankers cargo operations are quite complex and potentially hazardous. It focuses on the preparation of the cargo system and all subsequent routine cargo and cargo system operations within a cargo cycle.
Basic training for liquefied gas tanker cargo operations stcw v12 st. 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. Sep 23, 2018 ok, now let us get back to basics of cargo calculations on tankers. Teekay is the largest operator of midsized tankers including suezmax, aframax, and long range two lr2 vessels. 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. International safety guide for oil tankers and terminals. The ultimate guide to cargo operations for tankers 2nd edition.
Advanced training for chemical tankers cargo operations model course 1. 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. This course provides training for officers and ratings. 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. Similarly, oil tankers play a vital role on the transportation of the. Apr 29, 2014 chemical tankers cargo operations are quite complex and potentially hazardous.
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. 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. Mara002 contribute to safe cargo operations on oil and chemical tankers modification history release 1. How to use oil record book part ii cargoballast operation. Basic training for oil and chemical tanker cargo operations stcw v11 st. 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. This chapter provides guidance on precautions to be observed by both tanker and shore when cargo handling, ballasting, bunkering, tank cleaning, gas freeing. In all operations connected with cargo, ballast, tank cleaning, bunkering etc. Advanced training for oil tanker cargo operations clyde. Mara002 contribute to safe cargo operations on oil and chemical tankers date this document was generated. Loss of cargo to mismanagement is completely avoidable if it is properly managed. Ventura oil tankers 31 cargo tank venting system solas chap.
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