Lesson 1Cargo documentation and communication with terminal: NOR, Manifest, Safety Data Sheets, ship/shore checklist use and filling the gangway logHandles cargo papers and ship-shore talks, including NOR, cargo list, Safety Data Sheets, ship-shore safety list, 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 controlDeals with inert gas system running during cargo tasks, covering oxygen and LEL goals, pressure handling, purging and gas-free ideas, and venting teamwork 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 requirementsReviews crude oil traits at the load port and how API gravity, thickness, flashpoint, mixing fit, and heating needs shape cargo plans, pump work, 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 tablesExplains ongoing tank level watch, comparing hand sounding and fixed gauges, high-level and overfill alarms, calibration tables, 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/trimShows how to manage loading speeds at the manifold, thinking of pump power, hose and arm limits, line pressure, and changes for trim or list, to dodge 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 strippingDescribes unloading plans, including dock order, pump and shore booster teamwork, lowest discharge speeds, stripping and line cleaning, and handling leftovers while guarding pumps from 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)Covers tasks after unloading, like tank washing ways, slop gathering and sorting, MARPOL-approved disposal, and correct logging in cargo books, ullage 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 criteriaExplains making loading plans, picking tank order, handling cargo heel, and checking drafts, trim, bending, and shear with loading computers to stay in 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 linesDetails cargo tank setup, naming, and planning fill patterns, ullaging and sounding habits, fill limits, and stripping 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 rulesLooks at ballast handling in cargo work, stressing balance and strength maths, tank picking, exchange steps, and following BWM 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
