STCW Code Table A-V/1-1-1 Specification of minimum standard of in basic for oil and chemical tanker cargo operations Ref: https://www.edumaritime.net/stcw-code Source: IMO Contribute to Basic knowledge of tankers: Examination and Communications within the the safe cargo assessment of evidence area of responsibility are clear operation of.1 types of oil and chemical obtained from one or more and effective oil and tankers of the following: chemical Cargo operations are carried tankers.2 general arrangement and.1 approved in-service out in accordance with construction accepted principles and procedures to ensure safety of Basic knowledge of cargo.2 approved ship operations operations:.1 piping systems and valves.2 cargo pumps.4 approved.3 loading and unloading.4 tank cleaning, purging, gas-freeing and inerting Basic knowledge of the physical properties of oil and chemicals:.1 pressure and temperature, including vapour pressure/temperature relationship.2 types of electrostatic charge generation.3 chemical symbols Knowledge and understanding of tanker safety culture and safety management
- 2 - Table A-V/1-1-1 Take Basic knowledge of the Examination and Correctly identifies, on an precautions hazards associated with assessment of evidence MSDS, relevant cargo-related to prevent tanker operations, including: obtained from one or more hazards to the vessel and to hazards of the following: personnel, and takes the.1 health hazards appropriate actions in.1 approved in-service accordance with established.2 environmental hazards procedures.3 reactivity hazards.2 approved ship Identification and actions on becoming aware of a.4 corrosion hazards hazardous situation conform to established procedures in line.5 explosion and with best practice flammability hazards.4 approved.6 sources of ignition, including electrostatic hazards.7 toxicity hazards.8 vapour leaks and clouds Basic knowledge of hazard controls:.1 inerting, water padding, drying agents and monitoring techniques.2 anti-static measures.3 ventilation.4 segregation.5 cargo inhibition.6 importance of cargo compatibility.7 atmospheric control.8 gas testing Understanding of information on a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
Table A-V/1-1-1-3 - Apply Function and proper use of Examination and Procedures for entry into occupational gas-measuring instruments assessment of evidence enclosed spaces are observed. health and and similar obtained from one or more safety of the following: Procedures and safe working precautions Proper use of safety practices designed to and measures and protective.1 approved in-service safeguard personnel and the devices, including: ship are observed at all times.1 breathing apparatus and.2 approved ship Appropriate safety and tank-evacuating protective is correctly used.2 protective clothing and.4 approved.3 resuscitators.4 rescue and escape Basic knowledge of safe working practices and procedures in accordance with legislation and industry guidelines and personal shipboard safety relevant to oil and chemical tankers, including:.1 precautions to be taken when entering enclosed spaces.2 precautions to be taken before and during repair and maintenance work.3 safety measures for hot and cold work.4 electrical safety.5 ship/shore safety checklist Basic knowledge of first aid with reference to a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) First aid do s and don ts
- 4 - Table A-V/1-1-1 Carry out Tanker fire response Practical exercises and Initial actions and follow-up fire-fighting organization and action to be instruction conducted actions on becoming aware of operations taken under approved and truly fire on board conform with realistic established practices and Fire hazards associated with conditions (e.g., simulated procedures cargo handling and shipboard conditions) and, transportation of hazardous whenever possible and Action taken on identifying and noxious liquids in bulk practicable, in darkness muster signal is appropriate to the indicated emergency and Fire-fighting agents used to complies with established extinguish oil and chemical procedures fires Fixed fire-fighting foam system operations Portable fire-fighting foam operations Fixed dry chemical system operations Spill containment in relation to fire-fighting operations Clothing and are appropriate to the nature of the fire-fighting operations The timing and sequence of individual actions are appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions Extinguishment of fire is achieved using appropriate procedures, techniques and fire-fighting agents Respond to Basic knowledge of Examination and The type and impact of the emergencies emergency procedures, assessment of evidence emergency is promptly including emergency obtained from one or more identified and the response shutdown of the following: actions conform to the emergency procedures and.1 approved in-service contingency plans.2 approved ship.4 approved
Table A-V/1-1-1-5 - Take Basic knowledge of the Examination and Procedures designed to precautions to effects of oil and chemical assessment of evidence safeguard the environment are prevent pollution on human and obtained from one or more observed at all times pollution of marine life of the following: the environment Basic knowledge of.1 approved in-service from the shipboard procedures to release of oil prevent pollution or chemicals.2 approved ship Basic knowledge of measures to be taken in the event of spillage, including the need to:.1 report relevant.4 approved information to the responsible persons.2 assist in implementing shipboard spill-containment procedures