REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the knowledge required for this unit. |
1 | Relevant sections of IMO STCW 95 Code and AMSA Marine Orders applicable for oil tankers |
2 | Relevant OH&S and pollution control legislation, codes of practice, policies and procedures |
3 | The basic principles and trends in oil tanker design and cargo containment and handling systems, including: |
| a | typical piping and pumping arrangements |
| b | typical deck arrangements |
| c | cargo tank arrangements |
| d | types of cargo pumps and their application to various types of oil and petroleum cargo |
| e | tank cleaning, gas freeing and inerting systems |
| f | the major components of an inert gas plant |
| g | cargo tank venting and accommodation ventilation systems and procedures |
| h | the requirements of shipboard gauging systems and their associated instrumentation and alarms |
| i | the requirements for cargo heating systems on oil tankers |
| j | the safety aspects of electrical systems on oil tankers |
4 | Procedures and regulatory requirements for loading, discharge, handling and condition monitoring of oil cargo, including: |
| a | cargo loading and discharging preparations and procedures |
| b | loading and discharge plans for multiple grade tanker cargoes with due regard to cargo segregation and cargo care on passage. |
| c | loading and discharging procedures, including vessel-to-vessel transfers |
| d | the use of checklists, including the vessel/shore checklist. |
| e | the importance of correct supervision and use of monitoring equipment |
| f | the procedure for tank cleaning and gas freeing operations |
| g | crude oil washing procedures |
| h | the use and maintenance of inert gas atmospheres during cargo handling operations and its role in the gas freeing process |
| i | regulations and procedures for the control of entry into pump rooms and confined spaces |
| j | the principle of operation of gas detection equipment |
| k | appropriate gas detection equipment for given shipboard scenarios |
| l | the use of load-on-top techniques |
| m | proper ballasting and deballasting procedures |
| n | procedures to prevent air and water pollution, including disposals of wastes and washings |
| o | emergency procedures, i.e. preplanned action in the event of leaks, fire, collision, stranding, emergency cargo discharge and personnel casualty |
5 | Oil cargo handling systems and equipment and the procedures for their use |
6 | The chemical and physical characteristics of oil cargoes, including: |
| a | the basic chemistry of hydrocarbons and simple chemical reactions |
| b | the physical characteristics of a variety of oil cargoes |
| c | the practical significance of flashpoint, flammable range and auto-ignition temperature |
7 | Special precautions an procedures when carrying out repairs and maintenance on oil tankers |
| a | the special safety factors and precautions necessary in the performance of hot work on an oil tanker |
| b | correct hot work procedures, including requirements for permits to carry out work |
| c | safety precautions with respect to repair and maintenance work, including that affecting pumping, piping, and electrical and control systems which may be contaminated with toxic vapours or liquid |
8 | The hazards associated with oil cargoes, including: |
| a | an understanding of the types of hazards and their causes |
| b | safety and hazard minimisation procedures used on oil tankers |
| c | the sources of ignition that may be present on tankers |
| d | the principles of electrostatic generation and the possible situations which might lead to a discharge aboard a tanker |
| e | the design features of the vessels which minimise or eliminate the major hazards |
| f | the health hazards of associated cargoes and the means to prevent incidents |
9 | Principles and procedures for emergency operations on an oil tanker, including: |
| a | the importance of developing tanker emergency plans |
| b | techniques for emergency shut down of cargo operations |
| c | actions to be taken in the event of failure of services essential to oil cargo |
| d | action following a collision, grounding or spillage, including a vapour release from an oil tanker |
| e | the correct procedures for the use of breathing apparatus, escape equipment, resuscitation equipment, rescue equipment, decontamination equipment and protective clothing and equipment |
| f | the procedures for entry into and effecting a rescue from enclosed spaces |
10 | Maritime communication techniques as they are applied in the loading, discharge, handling and condition monitoring of oil cargo |
REQUIRED SKILLS |
This describes the basic skills required for this unit. |
1 | Read and interpret instructions, regulations, procedures and information relevant to planning and implementing special safety, maintenance and emergency procedures for oil tankers |
2 | Communicate effectively with others when planning and implementing special safety, maintenance and emergency procedures for oil tankers |
3 | Provide leadership to others on matters related the planning and implementing special safety, maintenance and emergency procedures for oil tankers |
4 | Take appropriate initiatives related to the planning and implementing special safety, maintenance and emergency procedures for oil tankers |
5 | Interpret and apply security and safety practices and regulations when planning and implementing special safety, maintenance and emergency procedures for oil tankers |
6 | Modify activities dependent on differing workplace contingencies, risk situations and environments |
7 | Identify and solve problems associated with the planning and implementing special safety, maintenance and emergency procedures for oil tankers and take appropriate action based on available information |
8 | Monitor and anticipate problems and risks related to the special safety, maintenance and emergency procedures for oil tankers, and take appropriate action |
9 | Adapt to differing types of vessels, port facilities, oil cargoes and equipment |
10 | Monitor the use of equipment required for the planning and implementing special safety, maintenance and emergency procedures for oil tankers |