Lesson 1Cargo documentation and communication with terminal: NOR, Manifest, Safety Data Sheets, ship/shore checklist use and filling the gangway logThis part handles cargo papers and ship-to-shore talks, including Notice of Readiness, cargo lists, Safety Data Sheets, ship/shore safety checks, and gangway log entries, to meet laws and coordinate operations clearly.
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 and inert gas system management: IG system operation, oxygen and LEL targets, purge and gas-free concepts, pressure/ventilation controlThis part explains running the inert gas system during cargo jobs, covering oxygen and lower explosive limit goals, pressure handling, purging and clearing gas ideas, and working with vents to keep tanks non-flammable safely.
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 for chosen load port: API gravity, viscosity, flashpoint, compatibility and heating requirementsThis part checks crude oil features at the loading port and how API gravity, thickness, ignition point, mixing ability, and heating needs influence cargo plans, pumping, safety buffers, and blending or separating choices.
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 and overfill prevention: high-level alarms, independent overfill protection, sounding vs tank level gauging, tank calibration tablesThis part describes ongoing tank level checks, comparing hand sounding and fixed measures, using high-level and overflow alarms, calibration charts, and alarm reactions to stop spills, damage, and 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 and manifold control: pump capacity, manifold pressures, hose limitations, overload prevention and rate adjustment for list/trimThis part shows how to manage loading speeds at the manifold, thinking about pump power, hose and arm limits, pipe pressure, and changes for tilt or list, to avoid shocks, spills, and structure strain.
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 and shore booster coordination, minimum discharge rates, line flushing and strippingThis part outlines unloading plans, including dock order, pump and shore pump teamwork, lowest unloading speeds, clearing and draining lines, and handling leftovers while safeguarding pumps from vacuum or air bubbles.
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)This part deals with tasks after unloading, including tank cleaning ways, handling waste oil, separating slops, MARPOL-approved disposal, and proper logging in cargo books, level reports, and terminal papers for checks.
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 and longitudinal strength considerations, target drafts, trim and stress criteriaThis part explains preparing loading plans, choosing tank order, handling cargo remains, and checking depths, tilt, bending, and shear using load computers to stay within safe stress limits.
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 and utilization: tank names, sounding and ullage procedures, allowable filling limits and stripping linesThis part details cargo tank setup, naming, and planning fill patterns, level checks and sounding, max fill limits, and drain line use to cut leftovers and keep safe structure and balance.
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 and compliance with BWM/IMO rulesThis part looks at ballast handling in cargo work, stressing balance and strength math, picking ballast tanks, exchange steps, and following Ballast Water Management rules, IMO guidelines, and local port limits.
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
