Tankers

Basic training

Required for:

• Officers and ratings who are assigned specific duties and responsibilities related to cargo or cargo equipment

To obtain a certificate of proficiency you must provide evidence of having completed the following courses, among others:

• BSH-approved practical fire-fighting operations training course for service on all types of tankers and for service on ships subject to the IGF Code
  and
• BSH-approved theoretical basic training course for service on all types of tankers.

For further information on the requirements, please refer to the application forms.

Advanced training

Required for:

• Masters, chief engineer officers, chief mates, second engineer officers and any person with immediate responsibility for loading, unloading, care in transit, handling of cargo, tank cleaning or other cargo-related operations

Depending on the course, a valid certificate of proficiency for basic tanker training for oil-chem or gas is required for participation. An additional three months of seagoing services after obtaining the tanker basic certificate is recommended before participating in the course.

Further information on the requirements can be found in the application forms.