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OCTF – Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations
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Types of Oil Tankers
Types of Chemical Tankers
Basic knowledge of Ship arrangements of an Oil tanker
Basic knowledge of Ships arrangements of a chemical tanker
Basic Physics
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Basic Physics
Basic Chemistry, Chemical Elements and Groups
Physical Properties of Oil and Chemicals Carried in Bulk
Knowledge and Understanding of Tanker Safety Culture and Safety Management
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Knowledge and Understanding of Tanker Safety Culture and Safety Management
Hazards and their Controls
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Hazards and their Controls
Basic Knowledge of Hazard Controls
SAFETY
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Functions and Proper Uses of Gas-Measuring Instruments Gas measuring instruments
Proper Use of Breathing Apparatus and Tank-Evacuating Equipment
Basic Knowledge of Safe Working Practices and Procedures in Accordance with Legislation and Industry Guidelines Relevant to Oil and Chemical Tankers
Basic Knowledge of First Aid with Reference to a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
Fire Safety and Fire Fighting Operations
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Fire Safety and Fire Fighting Operations
Fire Hazards Associated with Cargo Handling and Transportation of Hazardous and Noxious Liquids in Bulk
Fire-Fighting Agents Used to Extinguish Oil and Chemical Fires
Fixed Fire Fighting Foam System Operations
Portable Fire-Fighting Foam Operations
Fixed Dry Chemical Powder (DCP) System Operations
Spill Containment in Relation to Fire-Fighting Operations
Cargo Operations
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Cargo Operations
For Chemical Tankers
Emergencies
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Basic Knowledge of Emergency Procedures, Including Emergency Shutdown
Organizational Structure
Alarms
Emergency Procedures
First-Aid Treatment
Pollution Prevention
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Pollution Prevention
OCTF – Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations

The fire hazards associated with Noxious Liquid substances (NLS) are : Some cargoes give out oxygen when on fire, thereby supporting the fire.

Some chemical fires, the source of ignition may be heat from a reaction within the cargo itself or through mixing with other chemicals.

  • Chemicals miscible in fire will render normal foam useless. For such chemicals alcohol resistant or dual-purpose foam shall be used.
  • Some chemicals are miscible in water and hence their presence may not be recognized.
  • Some chemicals are heavier than water and insoluble in water. These may be smothered using water.
  • Some chemicals evolve large volumes of toxic vapours when heated.
  • Some chemicals have a low auto-ignition temperature. There is a risk of re-ignition of these chemicals
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