Entry Requirements

• Each candidate for the certificate “Training in the simulator of ballast cargo operations on oil tankers” must have a certificate of completion of the course “Initial training for work on oil tankers and chemical tankers” (clause 6.1 of Regulation V / 1-1 STCW Convention).

Purpose : to develop students’ practical skills in applying an integrated approach when carrying out ballast cargo operations on oil tankers, taking into account compliance with the safety requirements of the vessel and crew, as well as knowledge of the correct sequence of actions for performing these operations.

Trainee Category : Masters, Chief Mates and any persons directly responsible for loading, unloading, precautions during transport, handling cargo, cleaning tanks or other cargo operations on oil tankers.