This one-day course is your gateway to mastering the fundamentals of tanker operations. Designed for maritime professionals, it equips you with practical knowledge and insights to boost your confidence and efficiency in the field. Whether you’re new to tanker operations or looking to refine your expertise, this course will provide the tools you need to excel.
What You’ll Learn:
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Types of Tankers & Vessel Vetting: Understand different tanker types and vetting processes to ensure compliance and safety.
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Port State Control, COC, ISM & ISPS: Gain clarity on regulatory frameworks and operational protocols.
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Key Roles & Stakeholders: Learn about the roles of Classification Societies, Flag States, Pilots, Tugs, and Agents in tanker operations.
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Navigation & Operations Basics: Dive into navigation essentials, including draft, trim, and list, as well as customs clearance and immigration procedures.
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Operational Procedures: Explore critical processes like bunkering, lightering, deballasting, and ballasting, along with cargo operations such as tank cleaning, stowage, and handling.
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Advanced Concepts: Learn about Crude Oil Washing (COW), inerting, vapor recovery, and pumping operations to streamline your understanding of tanker processes.
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Cargo Measurement & Documentation: Understand the steps of accurate cargo measurement and the importance of shipping documents.
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Commercial Insights: Uncover the significance of load/discharge port rotation, Worldscale, and voyage costing to optimize shipping operations.
Why Attend?
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Boost Your Expertise: Develop a comprehensive understanding of tanker operations to add value to your role.
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Practical Application: Gain actionable insights that you can implement immediately to improve operational efficiency.
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Stay Competitive: Enhance your career by mastering the essential skills and concepts needed in today’s maritime industry.
This course is designed to not just educate but empower. Take the first step toward advancing your career in tanker operations and register today!
Hosted on:
20 April 2026
Location: Black Walnut Cafe- Memorial
5512 Memorial Dr.
Houston, TX, 770007 USA
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