STCW Table A-V/1-1-1

basic training for oil and chemical tanker cargo operations

Function: Basic oil and chemical tanker operations

CompetenceKnowledge, Understanding & ProficiencyLocation(s)

Contribute to the safe cargo operation of oil and chemical tankers

X1.1

Basic knowledge of tankers:

  1. types of oil and chemical tankers
  2. general arrangement and construction

MT‑3151

X1.2

Basic knowledge of cargo operations:

  1. piping systems and valves
  2. cargo pumps
  3. loading and unloading
  4. tank cleaning, purging, gas-freeing and inerting

MT‑3151

X1.3

Basic knowledge of the physical properties of oil and chemicals:

  1. pressure and temperature, including vapour pressure/temperature relationship
  2. types of electrostatic charge generation
  3. chemical symbols

MT‑3151

X1.4

Knowledge and understanding of tanker safety culture and safety management

MT‑3151

Take precautions to prevent hazards

X2.1

Basic knowledge of the hazards associated with tanker operations, including:

  1. health hazards
  2. environmental hazards
  3. reactivity hazards
  4. corrosion hazards
  5. explosion and flammability hazards
  6. sources of ignition, including electrostatic hazards
  7. toxicity hazards
  8. vapour leaks and clouds

MT‑3151

X2.2

Basic knowledge of hazard controls:

  1. inerting, water padding, drying agents and monitoring techniques
  2. anti-static measures
  3. ventilation
  4. segregation
  5. cargo inhibition
  6. importance of cargo compatibility
  7. atmospheric control
  8. gas testing

MT‑3151

X2.3

Understanding of information on a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

ST‑0999D

Apply occupational health and safety precautions and measures

X3.1

Function and proper use of gas-measuring instruments and similar equipment

MT‑3151

X3.2

Proper use of safety equipment and protective devices, including:

  1. breathing apparatus and tank-evacuating equipment
  2. protective clothing and equipment
  3. resuscitators
  4. rescue and escape equipment

EN‑1112
MT‑4251
PE‑0032

X3.3

Basic knowledge of safe working practices and procedures in accordance with legislation and industry guidelines and personal shipboard safety relevant to oil and chemical tankers, including:

  1. precautions to be taken when entering enclosed spaces
  2. precautions to be taken before and during repair and maintenance work
  3. safety measures for hot and cold work
  4. electrical safety
  5. ship/shore safety checklist

MT‑3151
MT‑4251

X3.4

Basic knowledge of first aid with reference to a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

PE‑0032

Carry out fire-fighting operations

X4.1

Tanker fire response organization and action to be taken

FF‑0108

X4.2

Fire hazards associated with cargo handling and transportation of hazardous and noxious liquids in bulk

FF‑0108

X4.3

Fire-fighting agents used to extinguish oil and chemical fires

FF‑0108

X4.4

Fixed fire-fighting foam system operations

FF‑0108

X4.5

Portable fire-fighting foam operations

FF‑0108

X4.6

Fixed dry chemical system operations

FF‑0108

X4.7

Spill containment in relation to fire-fighting operations

FF‑0108

Respond to emergencies

X5.1

Basic knowledge of emergency procedures, including emergency shutdown

MT‑3151

Take precautions to prevent pollution of the environment from the release of oil or chemicals

X6.1

Basic knowledge of the effects of oil and chemical pollution on human and marine life

MT‑3151

X6.2

Basic knowledge of shipboard procedures to prevent pollution

MT‑3151

X6.3

Basic knowledge of measures to be taken in the event of spillage, including the need to:

  1. report relevant information to the responsible persons
  2. assist in implementing shipboard spill-containment procedures

MT‑3151