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Special Training Requirements for Personnel on Tankers

Applicable to: Seafarers on tankers
Effective Date: 22.06.2018
Superseded Circulars: None

Special Training Requirements for Personnel on Tankers

1. New Training Requirements

Seafarers with immediate cargo-related responsibilities on tankers must now hold certificates in advanced training for relevant tanker operations (oil, chemical, or liquefied gas).

  • Applicable Ratings: Pump-man, others with cargo-related duties
  • Required Training: Advanced Training for Tanker (Oil, Chemical, or Liquefied Gas)

2. Eligibility Criteria

  • Sea Service: Three months approved sea-going service on relevant tankers
  • Basic Training: Completed CoP (Level 1) in basic training for relevant tanker operations
II/4  Regulation V/1-1-1 and V/1-2-1 of STCW 78 Convention
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