OCTCO

This course is specially designed for seafarers, deck and engine officers, and maritime professionals aiming to work on Oil, Chemical, or Gas Tankers. It covers essential training in cargo handling, ship operations, safety protocols, and global compliance standards as per IMO & DG Shipping.

📚 COURSE MODULES & CERTIFICATIONS

✅ 1. Mandatory STCW Tanker Certifications

For all crew and officers working onboard tankers:

• Basic Oil & Chemical Tanker Training
  Covers hazards, shipboard safety & emergency procedures

• Advanced Tanker Training
  For Masters, Chief Engineers & senior officers

• LNG/LPG Tanker Operations
  Specialized handling of liquefied gas cargoes

✅ 2. Specialized Tanker Courses

• Oil Tanker Familiarization
  Cargo operations, inert gas systems, pollution control

• Chemical Tanker Operations
  Handling dangerous chemicals, compatibility & safety

• LNG/LPG Carrier Training
  Cryogenic systems, boil-off gas, transfer safety

• Dynamic Positioning (DP) Training
  Essential for offshore & shuttle tankers

✅ 3. Safety & Emergency Training

• Tanker Firefighting & Emergency Response

• Ship-to-Ship (STS) Transfer Operations

• MARPOL & Pollution Prevention Compliance

🎓 ELIGIBILITY

• Must be a certified seafarer or maritime cadet (Deck/Engine/Ratings)

• Medical fitness as per DG Shipping or IMO standards

• Basic STCW Safety Courses must be completed before joining advanced modules

💼 CAREER SCOPE

✔ Work on Oil, Chemical, or Gas Tankers
✔ Join offshore & supply vessels
✔ Opportunities with global shipping companies
✔ High-paying roles with international exposure