Lesson 1Cargo Documentation an Communication wid Terminal: NOR, Manifest, Safety Data Sheets, Ship/Shore Checklist Use an Filling di Gangway LogDis section addresses cargo documentation an ship-shore communication, including NOR, cargo manifest, Safety Data Sheets, ship/shore safety checklist, an gangway log entries, ensuring legal compliance an clear operational coordination.
Notice of Readiness content and timingCargo manifest and bill of lading dataSafety Data Sheets and hazard infoShip/shore safety checklist completionGangway log and visitor controlRecord retention and audit readinessLesson 2Tank Atmosphere an Inert Gas System Management: IG System Operation, Oxygen an LEL Targets, Purge an Gas-Free Concepts, Pressure/Ventilation ControlDis section covers inert gas system operation during cargo work, including oxygen an LEL targets, pressure control, purging an gas-freeing concepts, an coordination wid venting to keep tanks safely non-flammable at all times.
IG plant components and operationOxygen limits and LEL safety marginsTank pressure control and alarmsPurge, inert and gas-free conceptsVenting arrangements and P/V valvesIG failure procedures and contingenciesLesson 3Crude Oil Characterization fi Chosen Load Port: API Gravity, Viscosity, Flashpoint, Compatibility an Heating RequirementsDis section reviews crude oil properties at di load port an how API gravity, viscosity, flashpoint, compatibility, an heating needs affect cargo planning, pumping performance, safety margins, an blending or segregation decisions.
Sampling and laboratory test reportsAPI gravity and density implicationsViscosity, pour point and pumpabilityFlashpoint, H2S and safety marginsCompatibility, segregation and blendingHeating curves, coils and monitoringLesson 4Tank Monitoring an Overfill Prevention: High-Level Alarms, Independent Overfill Protection, Sounding vs Tank Level Gauging, Tank Calibration TablesDis section explains continuous tank level control, comparing manual sounding an fixed gauging, use of high-level an overfill alarms, calibration tables, an alarm response to prevent spills, structural damage, an cargo loss.
Types of level gauging systemsManual sounding versus closed gaugingHigh-level and overfill alarm settingsAlarm testing and response actionsUse of calibration and trim tablesMonitoring during topping-off stagesLesson 5Loading Rate an Manifold Control: Pump Capacity, Manifold Pressures, Hose Limitations, Overload Prevention an Rate Adjustment fi List/TrimDis section explains how to control loading rates at di manifold, considering pump capacity, hose an arm limits, line backpressure, an adjustments fi trim or list, to avoid hydraulic shocks, spills, an structural overstress.
Determining safe loading ratesManifold pressure limits and alarmsHose and loading arm design limitsStarting, ramp-up and topping-offAdjusting rate for trim and listPreventing surge and water hammerLesson 6Discharging Planning: Berth Operations Sequencing, Pump an Shore Booster Coordination, Minimum Discharge Rates, Line Flushing an StrippingDis section describes discharge planning, including berth sequence, pump an shore booster coordination, minimum discharge rates, stripping an line flushing, an managing ROB while protecting pumps an avoiding vacuum or cavitation.
Pre-discharge meeting with terminalStarting sequence and line up checksMaintaining minimum discharge ratesCoordination with shore booster pumpsStripping tanks and lines to slopManaging ROB and pump protectionLesson 7Post-Operation Procedures: Tank Washing Requirements, Slop Handling, Recordkeeping (Cargo Logbook, Ullage Records)Dis section covers post-discharge tasks, including tank washing methods, slop collection an segregation, MARPOL-compliant disposal, an accurate recordkeeping in cargo logbooks, ullage reports, an terminal documentation fi audits.
Criteria for crude oil washing or water washCOW procedures and safety checksSlop tank designation and capacity useSegregation of clean and dirty slopsDisposal options and MARPOL complianceCargo logbook and ullage record entriesLesson 8Loading Plans: Sequence of Tanks to Be Filled, Heel an Longitudinal Strength Considerations, Target Drafts, Trim an Stress CriteriaDis section explains how to prepare loading plans, select tank sequences, manage cargo heel, an check drafts, trim, bending moments, an shear forces using loading computers to keep di vessel within safe stress envelopes.
Input of cargo parcels and densitiesTank filling sequence and segregationHeel planning and ROB considerationsDraft, trim and air draft targetsBending moment and shear checksUse of loading computer and approvalsLesson 9Cargo Tank Arrangement an Utilization: Tank Names, Sounding an Ullage Procedures, Allowable Filling Limits an Stripping LinesDis section details cargo tank layout, naming conventions, an how to plan filling patterns, ullaging an sounding routines, allowable filling limits, an stripping line use to minimize ROB an maintain safe structural an stability margins.
Tank numbering and naming schemesSegregation lines and crossover valvesAllowable filling limits and freeboardUllage and sounding best practicesStripping lines and minimizing ROBUse of tank plans and loading manualsLesson 10Ballast Management During Cargo Ops: Intact/Stability Calculations, Ballast Tank Selection, Ballast Exchange Considerations an Compliance wid BWM/IMO RulesDis section examines ballast management during cargo operations, focusing pon stability an strength calculations, ballast tank selection, exchange procedures, an compliance wid BWM Convention, IMO rules, an local port restrictions.
Intact stability and GM during loadingLongitudinal strength and shear checksSelection of ballast tanks in useBallast exchange methods and timingBWM Convention and IMO compliancePort and coastal ballast restrictions
