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Content Chapter 1 - Introduction... 3 Chapter 2 Chemistry and physics... 4 Chapter 3 - Hazards... 5 Chapter 4 Rules and regulations... 6 Chapter 5 Ship design and cargo containment... 7 Chapter 6 Cargo Handling System... 8 Chapter 7 Safety and pollution prevention... 9 Chapter 8 Cargo handling and ballast operations... 10 Chapter 9 Tank-cleaning operations... 12 Chapter 10 Ship-shore interface... 13 Chapter 11 Emergency operations... 14 The Courseware Chemical Tanker Operations is certified by "Germanischer Lloyd". It is available as paperwork (instructor & student manual) and E-version. All chapters of the instructor manual contain a bibliography and rules & regulations index. The manuals are divided into: Instructor information (II), Worksheets (WS), Worksheets with solutions (WSS), Handouts (HO) and Tests (T) MarineSoft GmbH Page 2 of 14
Chapter 1 - Introduction Chemical Tanker Operations 1 Introduction 1.1 The course 0,5 1.2 Sea transport of chemicals 1,0 1.3 Production and use of liquid chemicals 1,5 1.4 Worksheets 0,5 1.5 Test 0,5 TOTAL 4,0 Introduction to Chapter 1 This Chapter gives a brief explanation of: STCW s Convention three components, e.g. Articles (I-XVII), the STCW Code and the Annex, Chapter V of the STCW Annex, (a), Regulation V/1 - Training and qualification of masters, officers and ratings on tankers, minimum requirements for chemical tankers course. It also gives trainees a general introduction to the large number of cargoes to be carried in chemical tankers. The fact that a considerable number of the cargoes in chemical tankers are not chemicals is pointed out as well. Groups of cargoes are specified with their specifics. The aim of this part is to give a general understanding of how chemicals, and thus the cargoes in chemical tankers, are a part of everyday life, providing a brief description of chemical industries and explaining how the most common chemical substances are produced, and what their general uses are. The expected learning outcome is that the student is able to: define the minimum requirements for training and qualification of masters, officers and ratings of tankers as required by STCW 1995, Reg. V/1(1.2), specify various cargoes, carried on board chemical tankers, explain how mostly used chemical substances are produced. MarineSoft GmbH Page 3 of 14
Chapter 2 Chemistry and physics 2 Chemistry and physics 2.1 Physical properties of cargoes 1,5 2.2 Chemistry of cargoes 2 2.3 Hydro carbon groups 1,5 2.4 Chemical bulk liquid cargoes 20 minutes 2.5 Chemical reactions 20 minutes 2.6 True vapour pressure (TVP) 10 minutes 2.7 Flash point 10 minutes 2.8 Worksheets 1,0 2.9 Test 0,5 TOTAL 7,5 Introduction to Chapter 2 This chapter gives an explanation of: physical properties of cargo, chemistry of cargo, hydro-carbon groups, chemical bulk liquid cargoes, chemical reactions. The expected learning outcome is that the student is able to: define basic properties and characteristics of liquids, respectively cargoes on chemical tankers, define the chemical properties and structure of hydrocarbons, catalysts, inhibitors, define the basic chemical reactions, linked with hydrocarbons. MarineSoft GmbH Page 4 of 14
Chapter 3 - Hazards Chemical Tanker Operations 3 Hazards 3.1 Health hazards 1,0 3.2 Hazards to the environment 0,5 3.3 Reactivity hazards 0,5 3.4 Flammability and explosivity hazards 1,0 3.5 Worksheets 0,5 3.6 Test 0,5 TOTAL 4,0 Introduction to Chapter 3 This chapter gives an explanation of the hazards on board chemical tankers, such as: health hazards, hazards to the environment, reactivity hazards, flammability and exclusivity hazards, LFL and UFL. The expected learning outcome is that the student is able to: define health hazards in terms of their specifics, how toxic chemicals may enter the body, the general symptoms of poisoning, specify the hazards criteria, set in cargo data sheets and the requirements of stowage, define the hazards which chemicals impose on the environment, define the causes of pollution and the criteria, set in the IBC code and MARPOL, define the reactivity hazards in terms of how cargoes are reacting with themselves, with air, water etc. including the precautions, which have to be taken, define the fire hazards, the flammability ranges and how they are affected. Data in the ICS Cargo Data Sheets are specified too. MarineSoft GmbH Page 5 of 14
Chapter 4 Rules and regulations 4 Rules and regulations 4.1 International and national codes and regulations 4.2 Bulk chemical codes 0,5 4.3 Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 6,0 4.4 Certification and control 0,5 4.5 Worksheets 1,0 4.6 Test 0,5 TOTAL 9,5 Introduction to Chapter 4 This chapter gives a detailed explanation of: International and national codes and regulations, such as SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, Bulk Chemical Codes, Annex II of MARPOL 73/78, Certification and surveys. The expected learning outcome is that the student is able to: 1,0 specify and explain the International and national codes and regulations in terms of history, activities, requirements, specifications etc., specify the IBC and BCH codes and their provisions, define Annex II of MARPOL in terms of: principles, division of substances, hazard profiles, categorisation of substances and their inclusion in the BCH/IBC codes, P&A Manual, Cargo Record Book, get to know the types of cargoes, procedures for unloading, stripping and pre-wash operations, discharge into the sea of NLS, disposal of tank washings specify the certification and survey procedures on board chemical tankers, responsibilities of flag states, national agencies etc. linked with this subject. MarineSoft GmbH Page 6 of 14
Chapter 5 Ship design and cargo containment 5 Ship design and cargo containment 5.1 Construction and equipment requirements 1,0 5.2 Ship arrangements 1,0 5.3 Cargo containment 0,5 5.4 Ship types and survival capability 0,5 5.5 Worksheets 1,0 5.6 Test 0,5 TOTAL 4,5 Introduction to Chapter 5 This chapter will provide to the trainees guidance on IBC and BCH specifications on: construction and equipment requirements on chemical tankers, ship arrangements, cargo pump rooms, bilge and ballast arrangements, cargo containment, ship types and survival capability, tank arrangements, cargo tank construction. The expected learning outcome is that the student will get to know the specifications of the International Codes regarding chemical tankers construction, various arrangements, ship types and survival capabilities. MarineSoft GmbH Page 7 of 14
Chapter 6 Cargo Handling System 6 Cargo Handling Systems 6.1 Tanks, piping and valves 0,5 6.2 Tank materials and coatings 1,5 6.3 Cargo tank ventilation systems 1,0 6.4 Pumps and unloading systems 4,0 6.5 Efficient stripping 2,0 6.6 Cargo heating systems 0,5 6.7 Tank-washing and slops-retaining systems 0,5 6.8 Inert gas systems 0,5 6.9 Instrumentation 0,5 6.10 Worksheets 1,0 6.11 Test 1,0 TOTAL 13,0 Introduction to Chapter 6 This chapter will provide to the trainees guidance on: tank piping and valves, tank materials and coatings, cargo tank ventilation system, pumps and unloading system, stripping efficiency, cargo heating system, tanks washing and slops retaining systems, inert gas systems, instrumentation. The expected learning outcome is that the student will get a detailed knowledge on piping, pumps and their operation on board the ship. Details for the tank washing and heating systems are provided as well. MarineSoft GmbH Page 8 of 14
Chapter 7 Safety and pollution prevention 7 Safety and pollution prevention 7.1 Tank atmosphere evaluation 1,5 7.2 Fire prevention and equipment 1,5 7.3 Pollution prevention 3,0 7.4 Protection and safety equipment 6,0 7.5 Worksheets 0,5 7.6 Test 1,0 TOTAL 13,5 Introduction to Chapter 7 This chapter gives knowledge and guidance on: tank atmosphere evaluation, fire prevention and equipment, pollution prevention, protection and safety equipment. The aim of this part is to give an estimate of tank atmosphere, to specify the elements necessary for a fire and the measures taken to prevent fires as well as the necessary fire fighting equipment. Considerable part of the text is dedicated to the pollution prevention measures, specifics etc. A separate part provides a detailed description of the various protection and safety equipment. The expected learning outcome is that the student will be able to: define the various parameters of tank atmosphere, get to know the fire prevention measures and appropriate fire fighting equipment, minimise the risks of pollution when the ship is carrying NLS. handle the various protection and safety equipment on board chemical tankers. MarineSoft GmbH Page 9 of 14
Chapter 8 Cargo handling and ballast operations 8 Cargo handling and ballast operations 8.1 General cargo handling and ballast operations 0,5 8.2 Cargo planning 3,0 8.3 Procedures and preparations for loading 1,5 8.4 Cargo measurement and calculation 1,5 8.5 Cargo conditioning during transport 0,5 8.6 Discharging plan and procedures 0,5 8.7 Unloading, stripping and pre-wash operations with NLS 3,0 8.8 Ballasting and de-ballasting 0,5 8.9 Worksheets 1,0 8.10 Test 1,0 TOTAL 13,0 MarineSoft GmbH Page 10 of 14
Introduction to Chapter 8 This chapter provides training on: Chemical Tanker Operations cargo planning, procedures and preparations for loading, cargo measurement and calculations, cargo conditioning during transport, discharging plan and procedures, unloading, stripping and pre-wash operations, ballasting and de-ballasting. The aim of this chapter is to give very detailed information on: cargo planning, measurement of the quantity of cargo through various methods, the transport requirements for carrying vegetable and animal oils, unloading operation in general and of NLS. The expected learning outcome is that the student will be able to: accomplish cargo planning keeping to international rules and regulations, such as BCH/IBC Code, FOSFA/NIOP and EU, get to know the procedures and preparations for loading, including the responsibilities of the officer on duty, accomplish cargo measurements and calculations, using various parameters, such as LW, Specific gravity, list the requirements during cargo transportation, referring to cargo conditioning, specify and perform discharging plans and procedures, unloading, stripping and prewash operations. MarineSoft GmbH Page 11 of 14
Chapter 9 Tank-cleaning operations 9 Tank-cleaning operations 9.1 General 0,5 9.2 Tank-cleaning procedures and disposal of slops 2,0 9.3 Gas-freeing of cargo tanks 0,5 9.4 Tests for cleanliness 0,5 9.5 Worksheets 1,0 9.6 Test 1,0 TOTAL 5,5 Introduction to Chapter 9 This chapter provides details on: cleaning of chemical tankers in general. i.e. requirements, procedures, precautions etc., cleaning procedures and disposal of slops pre-wash and main wash operations, gas freeing - requirements and ventilation procedures, flow diagrams of CDP and SDP, information about tests for tank cleanliness. The expected learning outcome is that the trainee gets to know the tank-cleaning, gas-freeing and slops-handling operations on board chemical tankers in view of international Codes and regulations. MarineSoft GmbH Page 12 of 14
Chapter 10 Ship-shore interface 10 Ship-shore interface 10.1 Liaison with terminals 1,0 10.2 Shore reception facilities 0,5 10.3 Worksheets 0,5 10.4 Test 0,5 TOTAL 2,5 Introduction to Chapter 10 This chapter provides guidance and knowledge on: data exchanged between chemical tankers and terminals, regulations and safety precautions, shore reception facilities. The expected learning outcome is that the trainee will get acquainted with the practice and requirements on chemical tankers during operations prior to their unloading at shore terminals MarineSoft GmbH Page 13 of 14
Chapter 11 Emergency operations Required performance in hours: 11 Emergency operations 11.1 Organisational structure and planning 0,5 11.2 Alarms 0,5 11.3 Emergency procedures 1,0 11.4 First aid 1,0 11.5 Worksheets 1,5 11.6 Test 1,0 TOTAL 5,5 Introduction to Chapter 11 In this Chapter special attention is paid to the emergency operations on board a chemical tanker. The organisational structure, alarms and procedures are shown in detail. First aid treatment for accidents involving chemical cargoes is stated in view of: diagnosis, treatment in general, emergency treatment. As a result of reading this chapter the trainee will be able to: diagnose to a certain extent poisoning, carry out identification procedures of chemicals involved, define the priorities of providing first aid, assess breathing, carry out artificial respiration using various techniques, define the general toxic hazards, perform specific emergency treatment. MarineSoft GmbH Page 14 of 14