REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the knowledge required for this unit. |
1 | Sections of IMO STCW 95 Code and AMSA Marine Orders applicable for chemical tankers |
2 | Relevant OH&S and pollution control legislation, codes of practice, policies and procedures |
3 | Safety procedures and regulatory requirements for loading, discharge, handling and condition monitoring of chemical cargo, including: |
| a | typical calculations required when coordinating the handling of chemical cargo |
| b | procedures for the preparation of loading and discharge plans for multiple grade tanker cargoes with due regard to cargo segregation and cargo care on passage. |
| c | cargo loading and discharging preparations and procedures |
| d | the purpose and use of checklists, including the vessel/shore checklist |
| e | the importance of correct supervision and the use of monitoring equipment when handling chemical cargoes |
| f | cargo condition monitoring and maintenance on passage and in harbour |
| g | principles and procedures for the segregation of cargoes |
| h | procedures for cargo transfer and changing cargoes |
| i | the use and maintenance of inert atmospheres during cargo operations |
| j | procedures for controlling entry into pump rooms and confined spaces |
| k | the principle of operation of gas detection and safety equipment |
| l | gas detection and safety equipment requirements for various shipboard scenarios on a chemical tanker |
| m | procedures to prevent air and water pollution, including disposal of wastes and washings |
| n | the procedure for tank cleaning and gas freeing operations, including the use of absorption, wetting agents and detergents |
| o | cargo gauging, sampling and testing |
| p | ballasting and deballasting |
| q | emergency procedures, i.e. preplanned action in the event of spillages, leaks, fire, collision, stranding, emergency cargo discharge and personnel casualty |
4 | Special safety precautions with respect to repair and maintenance work on a chemical tanker, particularly maintenance activities that affect pumping, piping, electrical and control systems, which may be contaminated with toxic vapours or liquid |
5 | The hazards associated with chemical cargoes, including: |
| a | an understanding of the types of hazards and their causes |
| b | safety and hazard minimisation procedures used on chemical tankers |
| c | the design features of the vessels which minimise or eliminate the major hazards on a chemical tanker |
| d | potential health hazards of various chemical cargoes and the means to prevent related safety incidents |
| e | basic toxicological terminology |
| f | routes of entry of toxins to the human body |
| g | special first aid measures which may be required on a chemical tanker, including administering antidotes when dealing with a safety incident involving chemicals |
6 | Maritime communication techniques as they are applied in the loading, discharge, handling and condition monitoring of chemical cargo |
7 | Principles and procedures for emergency operations on a chemical tanker, including: |
| a | the importance of developing vessel emergency plans |
| b | techniques for emergency shut down of cargo operations on a chemical tanker |
| c | actions to be taken in the event of failure of services essential to chemical cargo |
| d | actions to be taken on a chemical tanker following a collision, grounding or spillage |
| e | the correct procedures for the use of breathing apparatus, escape equipment, resuscitation equipment, protective clothing and decontamination equipment |
| f | procedures for entry into and effecting a rescue from enclosed spaces on a chemical tanker |
8 | Principles of chemical cargo containment, including: |
| a | containment systems |
| b | rules |
| c | surveys |
| d | tank construction |
| e | materials and coatings |
| f | temperature control |
| g | insulation |
| h | compatibility |
| i | medical first aid and administering of antidotes |
9 | The properties and characteristics of chemicals and their vapours, including: |
| a | the characteristics of chemicals typically carried |
| b | toxicity of various chemical cargoes |
| c | critical temperatures of typical chemical cargoes |
| d | hazards of typical chemical cargoes and measures for hazard control |
| e | safety guides applicable for typical chemical cargoes carried |
10 | Basic principles of toxicity of chemicals, including |
| a | the modes by which chemicals and their vapours may be toxic |
| b | the toxic properties of inhibitors and of products of combustion of both materials of construction and of chemicals carried |
| c | acute and chronic effects of toxicity |
| d | systemic poisons and irritants |
| e | the threshold limit value (TLV) |
| f | hazards of skin contact, inhalation and ingestion |
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REQUIRED SKILLS |
This describes the basic skills required for this unit. |
1 | Read and interpret instructions, regulations, procedures and information relevant to management of the handling, loading and discharging of chemical cargoes |
2 | Communicate effectively with others when managing the handling, loading and discharging of chemical cargoes |
3 | Provide leadership to others on matters related the handling, loading and discharging of chemical cargoes |
4 | Take appropriate initiatives related to the handling, loading and discharging of chemical cargoes |
5 | Interpret and apply security and safety practices and regulations when managing the handling, loading and discharging of chemical cargoes |
6 | Modify activities dependent on differing workplace contingencies, risk situations and environments |
7 | Identify and solve problems associated with the handling, loading and discharging of chemical cargoes and take appropriate action based on available information |
8 | Monitor and anticipate problems and risks related to the handling, loading and discharging of chemical cargoes, and take appropriate action |
9 | Adapt to differing types of vessels, port facilities, cargoes and equipment |
10 | Monitor the use of equipment required for the handling, loading and discharging of chemical cargoes |