Tank Ship Familiarization (Dangerous Liquids)

This course provides training for officers and ratings. It comprises a basic training program appropriate to their duties, including:

• Oil and chemical tanker safety
• Fire safety measures and systems
• Pollution prevention
• Operational practice and obligations under applicable laws and regulations

The course takes full account of Section A-V/1-1 of the STCW Code adopted by the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and Watch-keeping for Seafarers 1978, as amended, including the Manila amendments 2010.

A mariner who successfully completes the course will satisfy:

1. The training requirements of 46 CFR 13.401(e)(1) for an endorsement as Tankerman-Assistant DL
2. The requirements of 46 CFR 13.609(a)(2) and STCW Code Table A-V/1-1-1 for an endorsement for Basic Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations

Provided they hold an appropriate certificate and are otherwise qualified in accordance with regulation Section A-VI/1 of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and Watch-keeping for Seafarers 1978, as amended, those successfully completing the course may be eligible to serve on board Oil and Chemical tankers.