Location

Integrated Simulator Complex

Objectives

• Those successfully completing the Advanced training in oil tanker cargo operations course should therefore meet the training requirements in accordance with the provisions of STCW 1978 convention as amended Regulation V/1-2 and its Code Section A-V/1-2, Paragraph 2; Table A-V/1-2-2 and the Egyptian Ministerial Decree no. 221/2013

Outcomes

 This course present training for Masters, chief engineer officers, chief mates, second engineer officers and any person with immediate responsibility for loading, unloading care in transit, handling of cargo, tank cleaning or other cargo related operations on Gas tankers. It comprises an advanced training programmed appropriate to their duties on Gas carriers for their ability to recognize a safety culture to perform & monitor all cargo operations, the properties of Gas cargoes, take precautions to prevent hazards, apply health & safety precautions, respond to emergencies fire safety measures, take precautions to prevent pollution of the environment, and monitor & control compliance with legislative requirements. The course takes full account of Section A-V/1-2,Paragraph 2;Table A-V/1-2-2

Course Contents

- Introduction- Familiarization- Exercise 1Origin of Natural Gas - Gas Characteristics- Gas laws- Types of Gas Carriers- IGC CodeTypes of Tanks - InsulationExercise 2 - Inerting void spaces & cargo tanksLoading & unloading, care and handling of cargo - Exercise 3- Gassing upExercise 4 - Cooling downExercise 5 - Commence loading de-ballastingExercise 6 - Complete loadingResponse to Emergency - Exercise 7- Cargo measurement and calculationExercise 8 - Commence dischargeExercise 9 - Complete discharge and drainProcedure to prevent pollution - Apply health and safety precautions and measures- Monitor & control compliance with legislative requirements