LIQUIFIED GAS TANKER TRAINING COURSE (VERSION 2.0)

Course Objectives:
To provide a Course compliant with, and meeting the requirements of, paragraphs 23 - 34 of Section A-V/1 of the STCW Code.

Course Outcomes:
On the successful completion of a Course, the candidate will have the technical knowledge required to serve on a tanker and be assigned specific duties and responsibilities related to cargo or cargo equipment. The candidate will have gained sufficient knowledge of the practical application of the basic principles and concepts of safe tanker operations in order to carry out these duties.

Syllabus:
Tanker Safety Course - Liquefied Gas Tankers:

• Module 1 - Introduction
• Module 2 - Gas Ship Cargoes
• Module 3 - Gas Ship Designs
• Module 4 - Safe Operational Practices
• Module 5 - Gas Cargo Chemistry
• Module 6 - Gas Cargo Physics
• Module 7 - Regulations and Codes
• Module 8 - Gas Ship Regulations
• Module 9 - Cargo Systems
• Module 10 - Cargo Operations
• Module 11 - Cargo Operational Cycle
• Module 12 - Safety Equipment
• Module 13 - Gas Detection
• Module 14 - Cargo Fire Fighting
• Module 15 - Emergency Procedures
• Module 16 - Terminal Procedures

Mode of Delivery:
This course is delivered using Computer Based Training. Students may use this presentation. It includes comprehensive on-screen instructions to get started. The course contains text with (English language) voiceover, still photographs, video clips and animations.

Course Duration:
It is estimated that 30 Guided Learning Hours (GLHs) are required to complete a Course. GLHs include the time needed to follow the program on the computer, plus time needed for additional reading and research as well as the time needed to complete the assessments.

Assessment:
The assessment strategy is flexible and will depend on the requirements of the Approving Flag State. The course includes written assignments for the students to complete at the end of each Module. These assignments are compiled in a Portfolio which is returned to the UK for independent third party assessment.

If Flag States do not require this level of authentication, other systems can be offered including onboard computer based assessment.

Certification:
On successful completion of a Course, Videotel will issue Flag State approved certificates.

Progression:
On successful completion of a Course, candidates would be expected to consolidate their knowledge by performing their role on board ship.

Approved by:

Panama Maritime Authority, Liberian Registry, Maritime & Coastguard Agency, International Registries INC,