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WARSASH SCHOOL OF MARITIME SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

      MARITIME SIMULATION AND DIGITAL LEARNING

  Course and Joining Information
                         for
             Certificate of Proficiency
Training in Advanced Oil Tanker Cargo Operations

                     4.5 Days

                                         Delegates are
                                         reminded that
                                         they must bring
                                         Photo ID with them
Advanced Training in Oil Tanker Cargo Operations

Welcome to Maritime Simulation and Digital Learning (MSDL) section of the Warsash School of
Maritime Science and Engineering. We hope you enjoy the course and find it both interesting and
informative.

Enclosed within this document you will find all the information you will need to complete your
course successfully. If you should have any questions please contact the course administrator in
the first instance whose details you will find overleaf.

Please read all parts of this document thoroughly.

This document contains:

Joining Information
Pre-Course Preparation
Pre-Requisites/Entry Requirements
Enrolment
Attendance
Certification
Clothing/Special Requirements
Course Approval
Course Aims
Course Objectives
Course Structure and Content
Course Assessment
Course Timetable and Syllabus

On completion of the course you will be asked to complete an evaluation form as part of our drive
to maintain a high level of service and quality in our courses. We find delegate feedback very
useful and welcome your comments.

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Joining Information – Advanced Training in Oil Tanker Cargo Operations

Location:             Meet at the Reception of the Maritime Simulation Centre (MSDL) on Ground
                      Floor of the Andrew Mitchel Building at Solent University, East Park Terrace,
                      Southampton, SO14 0YN (See Ground Floor Plan and Access to MSDL on the
                      last page)

Start Time:           0900 - Delegates are requested to report to the relevant Location in plenty
                      of time.

Refreshments:         Lunch is NOT provided in the course fee.

                      Tea/Coffee breaks in the simulation Suite at 1030 and 1500 when tea/coffee
                      are provided.

Contact:              Admissions & Enrolment
                      Tel: 023 8201 5004
                      Email:warsash.admissions@solent.ac.uk

Overseas students: Please ensure you are fully conversant with the latest Home Office
                   regulations by visiting their website at
                   www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration . To apply
                   for your Short Term Student visa please contact
                   warsash.admissions@solent.ac.uk as soon as possible to ensure you meet
                   eligibility criteria for entry into the UK.

Pre-Course Preparation
None.

Pre-Requisites/Entry Requirements

Full basic training in oil and chemical tanker cargo operations. Candidates must have the
Tanker Fire Fighting certificate which meets the requirements set out in tables A-V/1-1-1 and
A-V/1-2-1 of the STCW Convention and Code as amended, and be in possession of the
appropriate certificate.

Please refer to MIN 535 sections 4 and 6, and MSN 1866 for additional information.

The course is also available to industry professionals who do not require STCW Certification.

Enrolment

Prior to enrolment, identity will be checked against a photo identification document. This may be
a passport, or a photo driving licence or other document issued by a national or international
administration or governmental body. (A student or employer ID card is not normally acceptable.)

Delegates will be required to complete an enrolment form for each course that they attend which
includes details such as date of birth/next of kin. All parts of the enrolment form need to be
completed. Relevant certificates will be checked by Lecturers during the enrolment process.
Delegates should bring details of their, Discharge Book, Certificate of Competency (where held) or
Passport. These are required for registration purposes but are not included in the individual course
certificates, which will be issued at the end of the course on successful completion.

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*Visa documentation will be checked as appropriate.
Attendance

For successful completion 100% attendance is required.

Certification
The successful delegate will be issued with a certificate at the end of the course. Personal details
shown on the certificate are taken from the enrolment form completed at the commencement of
the programme. It is therefore important that all parts of the form are completed clearly and in
full.

Clothing/Special Requirements
No special clothing is required for this course. However, Cadets must wear Uniform.

Course Approval

MCA (UK) as being in accordance with paragraphs 3 to 4 of Chapter V Regulation V/1-1 of the 2010
revised STCW Convention and Table A-V/1-1-2 of the 2010 revised STCW Code.

Course Aim
At the end of the course the student will have the relevant technical knowledge to assume the
responsibilities of Master, Chief Officer, Chief Engineer, Second Engineer and any other person
with immediate responsibility for cargo operations.

Course Objectives
The course is aligned with the provisions of Appendix II of IMO ‘Crude Oil Washing Systems’. It
covers the introduction to principles, equipment and design, generalised crude oil washing
procedures, associated procedures, safety, checklists, regulatory enforcement procedures,
maintenance of plant and equipment.

Course Structure and Content
The course is aligned with the provisions of paragraphs 3 to 4 of Chapter V Regulation V/1-1 of the
2010 revised STCW Convention and Table A-V/1-1-2 of the 2010 revised STCW Code.

Course Assessment
There are two multi-choice assessments taken during the course, one at the end of day two and
the other at the end of day four.

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Learning Outcomes
Module                                   Learning Outcome

Regulations and Codes of Practice        Monitor and control compliance with legislative requirements.

Physics and chemistry                    Familiarity with physical and chemical properties of oil cargoes.

Hazards                                  Take precautions to prevent hazards.

Design and Equipment                     Apply occupational health and safety precautions.

Operations                               Ability to safely perform and monitor all cargo operations.

Pollution                                Take precautions to prevent pollution of the environment.

Emergency Procedures                     Respond to emergencies

Course Timetable and Syllabus
0900 – 1230                                                1330 - 1730

Day One
Regulations, Conventions and Codes.                        Properties and Hazards.
Chemical & Physical Properties.                            Design for Safety.
Properties of Oil Cargoes.                                 Safety Barrier and Hazardous Areas.
Flammability, Toxicity and Hazards.                        Fuel Oil Hazards.
                                                           Sources of Ignition.

Day Two
Static and Current Electricity.                            Ship / Shore Liaison and Checklist
Electrical Equipment Approvals.                            Gas Evolution and Venting Systems.
Cargo Calculations and Cargo Planning.                     Vapour Emission Control.
Explosions.
Sources of Ignition.

Day Three
Inert Gas Operations.                                      Inert Gas Systems.
Gas Freeing.                                               Cargo Pumping and Piping Systems.
Water Washing.                                             Pressure Surge.
Crude Oil Washing.

Day Four
Health Hazards and Medical Aspects.                        Oxygen and Gas Detection Instruments.
Enclosed Space Procedures.                                 Cold & Hot Work and Repairs.
                                                           Double Hull Tanker and Combination Carrier
                                                           Operations.

Day Five                                                   1300 Course Completion
Risk Assessment and Reduction.
Fire and Emergency Actions.
Contingency Planning.

The above course timetable is only a guide and is subject to change.

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Further Information

General Joining Information – Travelling to Warsash School of Maritime, Science & Engineering,
Solent University, East Park Terrace, Southampton

Solent University is centrally located making it a great place to study and easy to get to. It is a
10-minute walk from Southampton Central Station and a short walk from the parks, cafes, shops
(including West Quay) and cinemas.

Please refer to the link below for the campus map:
(https://www.google.com/maps/place/50%C2%B054'31.3%22N+1%C2%B024'03.9%22W/@50.9086975
,-1.4032776,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d50.9086975!4d-1.4010889)

Getting here by car
Southampton sits at the southern end of the M3 motorway. Southampton is just 75 miles (120km)
from London, with excellent road links.

From the North, London and the Home Counties, the M3, M27 and A34 provide fast, direct road
links to the city centre. The A36 is the major route from the West Country, Bristol and Wales.
From the East, follow the A27/M27 and depart at Junction 8.

Getting there by plane

From Southampton International Airport: There are regular buses, trains and taxis from the
airport to the centre of Southampton. Buses and taxis are right outside the entrance; whilst the
train station is located a couple of minutes’ walk away and is called Southampton Airport
Parkway. The airport is approximately 4 miles from Solent University and train services to the
City Centre run frequently with journey times of ten minutes.

Taxis are available from outside the terminal but need to be booked at the taxi desk inside the
airport.

From Heathrow Airport by Train: Take the Rail air coach link from Heathrow airport to Woking
train station. Services to Southampton Central operate from Woking. The total journey time from
Heathrow to Southampton is approximately 2 hours. The Rail air service runs every 30 minutes
and picks up from all four terminals. The cost of a standard tick for a single (one-way) journey is
approximately £35. For more information on the service, please visit the South Western Trains
website www.southwesternrailway.com/plan-my-journey

From Heathrow Airport by Coach: The National Express coach services operate from the bus
station at Heathrow Airport to Southampton Coach Station. On direct service the average journey
time is 1 hour and 50 minutes. The cost of a standard tick for a single journey is approximately
£20. Discount coach cards are available for students and young people. For more information on
services to Southampton and discount coach cards, visit www.nationalexpress.com .

From Gatwick Airport by Train: Train services operate between Gatwick Airport and
Southampton Central the average journey time is 2 hours, and a standard single ticket is
approximately £30.

From Gatwick Airport by Coach: National Express coach services operate from Gatwick to
Southampton Coach Station, via Heathrow (coach changeover). The average journey time is 4
hours, and a standard single ticket starts from approximately £25.

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From London Stansted Airport by Train: Rail services operate from Stansted Airport to Central
London via the London Underground. Direct services to Southampton operate from London
Waterloo. The average journey time is 3 hours and 30 minutes, and a standard single ticket costs
approximately £46.

From London Stansted Airport by Coach: National Express coach services operate from the
coach station at Stansted Airport to Southampton via Heathrow and Central London (coach
changeover). The average journey time is 4 hours. A standard single ticket costs approximately
£30

Getting there by Train
Southampton Central Station: is served by direct trains from and to many cities across the
country, including London, Birmingham, Oxford, Bristol, Leeds, Brighton and Manchester. London
Waterloo is a 1 hour and 20 minutes journey to Southampton Central, passing Southampton Airport
Parkway on the way. For other locations, train times and information, please use the National
Rail Journey Planner www.nationalrail.co.uk

Walking to Campus from the Central Station: It’s a 10 minute walk to the University Campus,
turn right if you exit via Platform 1 and turn left if you exit Platform 4 and walk up the hilly
footpath towards the Civic Centre Building (large white stone building with clock tower). Then
follow Civic Centre Road and New Road until you reach East Park Terrace with Solent University
ahead of you.

Taking a taxi or bus from the station: It is a ten minute taxi-ride to the campus, and there are
waiting taxis at the exit via Platform 4.

Getting there by Coach
National Express runs a coach service from many UK towns and cities to Southampton. For more
information please visit www.Nationalexpress.com .

Travelling by Bus
The campus is served by several city bus companies operating a wide variety of routes in and
around Southampton. The majority of buses stop in the city centre by West Quay, Palmerston
Park (behind Primark), the Civic Centre and the High Street (Above bar Street). More information
about local bus travel can be found on the www.myjourneysouthampton.com website .

Local   Taxi Firms
        ATS Taxi Tel: 023 8022 2222
        Radio Taxis Tel: 023 8066 6666
        West Quays Cars Tel: 023 8099 9999
        Southampton Taxis Tel: 023 8000 5005

Southampton Airport and Airport Link Tel: 02392 269 700 is likely to be a more cost effective for
Heathrow and Gatwick Airport pick-ups. Metered taxis at airports may be expensive so pre-
booking is advisable.

Parking
Cars – There is no parking available at the University Campus. However, there are various pay and
display car park spaces nearby. Southampton has 42 car parks, all City Council car parks are open
24 hours a day and charges apply seven days a week (except Christmas Day and Easter Sunday).
For a detailed map of local public car parks visit:
http://www.southampton.gov.uk/roads-parking/parking/

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There is also parking available at West Quay Shopping Centre which is about 15 minute walk from
the University Campus and you can park in the multi-story for £5 per day.
https://www.west-quay.co.uk/visitor-info/parking

Local Amenities
The city centre is just a ten-minute walk away and with easy reach of the high street shops and
restaurants.

Health and Safety
Health and Safety information is on display throughout the campus and students are expected to
comply with this. Details of course specific health and safety procedures will be given at course
commencement.

Accommodation
If you require an overnight stay or longer, there are a number of local hotels, B&B’s and guest
houses. Please contact:
     Southampton City Information Tel: 023 8083 3333 or
     Destination Southampton Tel: 023 8078 0300

Alternatively, follow the link below, simply browse the listing and select your preferred
accommodation: http://www.discoversouthampton.co.uk/visit/accommodation

For other useful accommodation websites:
     www.hotels.uk.com
     www.bedandbreakfast.co.uk

Catering Facilities
East Park Terrace campus offers a wide range of food outlets and cafes:

The Dock Restaurant    Term Time Monday – Friday 08:00 – 15:30
                       Out of Term Monday – Friday 08:00 – 14:00 (reduced service)

East Park Deli         Term Time Monday – Friday 08:00 – 20:00
                       Out of Term Monday – Friday 08:00 – 17:00

Costa Coffee           Term Time Monday – Friday 08:00 – 17:00
                       Out of Term Monday – Friday 08:00 – 16:00

C-Store                Term Time Monday – Thursday 08:00 – 17:00
                                         Friday 08:00 – 16:00
                       Out of Term Monday – Friday 08:00 – 16:00

Artisan                Term Time Monday – Friday 07:30 – 17:00
                       Saturday          09:00 – 17:00
                       Sunday            10:00 – 16:00

Library
Library opening hours are variable, depending on whether it is term time or outside of term time.
Details are available here:
http//portal.solent.ac.uk/library/essential-info/opening-hours/opening-hours.aspx

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CCTV
Solent University (SU) uses CCTV and audio recording in some of its simulator and classroom suites
to enhance the teaching and learning experience. The areas where recording takes place are
clearly marked and staff will indicate if recording is likely to be used. All recorded data is held
securely and is only accessed by authorised personnel. Requests for access to data can be made
via staff members. If you do not wish to have data that includes you recorded through
classroom/simulator CCTV systems, you are requested to inform he member of staff conducting
the lecture/training before it commences. SU also uses CCTV systems in public places across all
campuses (including satellite sites, for crime prevention purposes or for detection of
incidents/crime only, for which there is a separate policy. For more information see the relevant
sections of CCTV use on the SU Portal.

No-Smoking Policy
SU operates a no-smoking policy within buildings and an advisory no-smoking zone of 5 metres
from any doors or windows in order to protect everyone from the effects of tobacco smoke.
Smoking is therefore not allowed in any buildings and is only allowed in designated areas/shelters
which are clearly marked or in areas outside 5 metres from doors and windows. Staff and students
found smoking outside designated/allowed areas will be asked to sop or move.

Complaints Procedure
If you wish to make a complaint regarding any aspect of your stay please contact the School
Manager (Course Operations & Quality Management Systems) at the following email:
Beverley.windibank@solent.ac.uk who will be able to provide you with a copy of the University’s
Student Complaints Procedure.

Overseas Students
Please ensure you are fully conversant with the latest Home Office Regulations by visiting their
website at: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration
To apply for your Short Term Student visa please contact warsash.admissions@solent.ac.uk as soon
as possible to ensure you meet eligibility criteria for entry into the UK.

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained within this document is accurate and
up to date at the time of going to print. Solent University reserves the right to change information.

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