NS 210 Tanker Operations

Course Outline Fall 2005 Captain Ralph Pundt Office 213 D ext 127 email rpundt @ mma .edu

NS-210 Tanker Operations is a course designed to develop the practical and theoretical knowledge required to successfully operate a modern tanker. It is designed for students with limited tanker experience. The course will track the history of bulk liquid transport and parallel the development of vessels to carry these products. The intricacies and methods practiced aboard modern tankers will be discussed; as well as an overview of the systems and equipment used to perform the tasks of loading, discharging bulk liquid cargoes. Students will be introduced to the world of cargo and operational record keeping necessary to insure compliance with worldwide regulations. The course will have a strong leaning toward safety and the ability to err toward that goal when faced with multiple operations. As a novice mate aboard a tanker you will be tasked with many simultaneous operations. The orders you give will have direct and immediate consequences. It is therefore a goal of this course to provide you with an understanding of the consequences of your decision, and guide you through the decision-making processes. During lab sessions, you will be tasked with simple and complex tanker operations. They are designed to develop, proper load and discharge planning, execution of the plan, communications skills, situational awareness, record keeping and to build your confidence through practical application of the theoretical knowledge learned in the classroom. Cargo Ns 210 Tanker Operations has been revised to meet the USCG requirements for Dangerous Liquid Cargo certification. Provided that you meet the practical application requirement as listed on the attached matrix, you will receive your Tankerman PIC, or Engineer PIC. The USCG will provide this endorsement after reviewing your documentation, and will issue an endorsement of Tankerman or Engineering PIC on your STCW certificate. It is imperative that the student receives signed documentation for every load and discharge of dangerous liquid cargo, during cadet shipping or any other opportunity available during their studies at Maine Maritime Academy. Labs; Labs will be conducted in the Bagaduce River Lab under Smith Gym. We will meet in small groups once a week for two hours. The objectives of the labs include: Terminology Team work Communications Planning and execution of Load and discharge plans Understand the limitations of the cargo systems

Additionally we will have available, the tanker simulator and cargo max computer programs. Lecture information will be available on blackboard for your review.

Attendance;
Is mandatory for all labs and lectures. Authorized absences including, watch Keeping, maintenance, sick-no duty, or attending mandatory Academy functions. The above absences will only be recognized if submitted in writing and signed by the appropriate Academy representative. Any test missed due to unauthorized absences will result in a zero grade. You have 7 days to make up a missed test for an authorized absence. In order for the student to qualify for the PIC endorsement no more than 2 classes may be missed. With a final Grade of 70% or better

Text;
Tanker Operations a handbook for the Person In Charge (PIC) 4 th edition By G.S. Marton

Reference:
International Safety Guide For Oil Tankers &Terminals (ISGOTT) By Witherby Tankerman Marine Education Textbook By Richard A Block

Grading:
Lab Assessments are included in your lab packages Lab assessments, class participation, initiative ~ 20% Quizzes, Assignments ~ 60% Final Exam ~ 20% Anyone having a 93% or better will not be required to take the Final exam All given assignments will be given a due date, that is the date they are DUE, not the beginning of an extension period. Assignments will be graded as a Test grade. I will drop 5 points for every day they are late, and will except no assignment after 3 days! Extra credit will be available to any student wishing to bring up their grade. Any projects will have to be agreed upon and be pertinent to the Oil Tanker Transportation trade. A modern day tanker cannot work efficiently without

TEAMWORK !!

Pic Category

Min Age

Service
46 Cfr 13.503 90 days of service as a licensed engineering officer on tankerships certified to carry DL or LG or 90 days of licensed or cadet service in the engine department of a tankship certified to carry DL or LG Any combination of the above

Recency of Service
46 cfr 13.123 25% of qualifying service and at least 2 transfers within 5 years of applying for a Tankerman engineer endorsement

Proof of service
46 cfr 13.505 A letter on company Letterhead certifying: Classification of cargo Number of days of licensed or unlicensed service in the engine department or USCG discharges

Fire Fighting Certification

46 cfr 13.507 Uscg approved Basic Shipboard Fire fighting Course within 5 years of applying for a TPIC endorsement, unless such certificate has been submitted for a license or Tankerman endorsement

Formal Course Requirement

46 cfr 13.509 Each applicant for an original Tankerman Engineer endorsement must complete an USCG approved course in DL or LG within 5 years of applying for the endorsement

English Language Requirement

Be proficient in English to the extent that all instructions to conduct and complete a transfer of cargo can be understood

Tankerma n Engineer

18

PIC CATAGORY

AGE

SERVICE

RECENCY OF SERVICE
46 cfr 13.123 25% of qualifying service and at least 2 transfers within 5 years of applying for a TPIC (barge) endorsement

PROOF OF SERVICE
46 cfr 13.127 A letter on company Letterhead certifying: Classificartion of the cargo Dates and numbers and kinds of transfers Applicant has demonstrated capability in supervising transfers

FIRE FIGHTING Certificate

46 cfr 13.207 uscg approved Basic Shipboard Fire fighting Course within 5 years of applying for a TPIC endorsement, unless such certificate has been submitted for a license or Tankerman endorsement 46 cfr 13.307 USCG approved Basic Shipboard Fire fighting course, unless such certificate has been submitted for a Tankerman endorsement or tank-barge fire fighting course within 5 years of applying for endorsement

Formal Course requiremen ts

46 cfr 13.209 completion of an USCG approved course in DL or LG within 5 years of applying for a TPIC endoursment

English Language requirements

Be proficient in English to the extent that all instructions to conduct and complete a transfer of cargo can be understood and be able to read the Declaration of Inspection, vessel response plan, and cargo Inspection Information Cards

Tankerman PIC

18

46 cfr 13.203 90 days service as a licensed deck or engineering officer on a tankship certified to carry DL or LNG or 90 days of unlicenced deck, engine or cadet service on a certified DL or LG Any combination of the above service At least 10 transfers ( 5 loads & 5 discharges) 46 cfr 13.303 At least 60 days of service on one or more tank vessels certified to carry DL or LG or At least 6 months of closely related service directly involved with tank barges. Participation in at least 10 transfers ( 5 loads & 5 discharges) under the supervision of a TPIC or TPIC (barge)

Tankerman PIC (barge)

18

46 cfr 13.123 25% of qualifying service and at least 2 transfers within 5 years of applying for a TPIC endorsement

46 cfr 13.127 A letter on company Letterhead certifying: Classificartion of the cargo Dates and numbers and kinds of transfers Applicant has demonstrated capability in supervising transfers

46 cfr 13.309 Completion of an USCG approved course in DL or LG appropriate for tank barges and for TPIC or TPIC(barge) within 5 years of applying for an endorsement

Be proficient in English to the extent that all instructions to conduct and complete a transfer of cargo can be understood and be able to read the Declaration of Inspection, vessel response plan, and cargo Inspection Information Cards

Tankerman Assistant

18

46 cfr 13.403 90 days of deck service on a tankship certified to carry DL or LG or Certificate from an USCG certified DL or LG course

46 cfr 13.123 25% of service within 5 years of applying for Tankermanassistant endorsement

46 cfr 13.405 A letter on company Letterhead certifying: Classification of cargo Number of days of deck service Has a sense of understandin g and responsibility. And/or USCG discharges

46 cfr 13.407 UsCG approved Basic Shipboard Fire Fighting Course within 5 years of applying for a TankermanAssistant endorsement, unless such certificate has been submitted for a license or Tankerman endorsement

46 Cfr 13.409 Each applicant for an original TankermanAssistant that does not have the required service on tankships must complete an USCG approved Familiarization course in DL or LG within 5 years of applying for endorsement

Be proficient in English to the extent that all instructions to conduct and complete a transfer of cargo can be understood and be able to read the Declaration of Inspection, vessel response plan, and cargo Inspection Information Cards

Tanker Labs: The objectives of the labs include but are not limited to: Terminology Team work Communications Planning and execution of Load and discharge plans Understand the limitations of the cargo systems They will start as simple problems and increase in complexity and challenges as your knowledge and comfort base increases. Labs sections will be set up as teams consisting (depending on enrollment) of 1 Person in charge o Develops and executes the load or discharge plan 1 Bosun o Works directly with the PIC to insure that the orders are given and executed in a timely manner o Is the PICs eyes and ears on deck 2 or more Able body seamen o Valve turners and relays required information to the Bosn o Abs are not thinkers they are doers, with limited responsibilities 1 Shore representative o Controls the flow of cargo to the ship o Must complete the ship shore safety check off list with a ships representative, Logkeeper or Observer 1 Observer o Keeps notes on what is happening throughout the lab o Keeps the ships logs and completes the ship shore check off list with the shore representative o Keeps notes on the debrief and sends that information via email to all in the team and Captain Pundt A debrief will be conducted after the load and if time permits after the discharge in completed. You will assess your overall performance and determine what Needs to be improved What worked What did not work The debriefs will be a strong indicator of how well the team is improving as well as a guide to the performance of the PIC. The instructor will be keeping notes and will add his/comments as needed

Grading: 20% Is a subjective mark based on the improvements made by the team, the PICs leadership, situational awareness, ability to adapt and control the situation, the efficiency of the plan and its execution, communications, understanding of the system and terminology. More important than the grade will be the open topic discussions and comments observed by the instructor and your team members. These comments will be frank and honest and will be a guide to you as to where your weakness and strengths are as you improve your leadership skills. The PIC is in charge Must produce a written plan Conduct a preload/ discharge conference Insures that all paperwork is completed and submitted If the team is not working well together and a subordinate is jeopardizing the safety of the vessel, through in action, unsafe practices, or is not obeying orders the PIC has the right and obligation to correct the situation, which may include relieving that person from his duty. If this action is taken, that person will receive a zero grade for the lab. Through out the lab sections you will be developing your team, improving on thier weaknesses and enhancing thier strengths. Each PIC will lead the team a little differently and should feel free to discuss any improvements or modifications needed to keep him/her situationally aware.

Paperwork: o Load/Discharge Orders o A written Load or discharge plan o The safety check off list o Port Log o Oil record book entry o Observers notes (can be submitted latter)

Outcomes assessment;
The instructor as well as your team members will assess you on your ability to plan and execute a load order, your situational awareness and your ability to adapt to unexpected situations. Your goal is to improve and mold your team into a well-trained and informed team, by understanding and improving on their weaknesses. Assessments will be based on the clarity of your written plan, observers and instructors notes, and the teams assessment of the objectives. The objective for the PIC is to acquire enough knowledge and skills to be able to be confidently accept a position aboard a tanker.