Title:

Tankerman Person In Charge (Barge) Dangerous Liquids

Number:

T-030

Summary:

ü Course Approved for Workforce Development

ü Course Approved for Veterans Education and Training

Class Size:

12 Students  Pre-registration is required to hold your seat

Length:

35 Hours (5 Days)

Cost:

$795.00

Prerequisites:

Schedule:

Call to be placed on our waiting list in the event of a last minute cancellation or for additional course dates

To Register:

Call 1-800-642-CMTI  or Register On-Line

Course Details:

This course provides training to mariners who wish to obtain an endorsement to their US Coast Guard Merchant Mariners Document as Tankerman-PIC Barge (DL).

The Tank Barge Dangerous Liquids course satisfies the training requirements 46 CFR 13.309 for endorsement as Tankerman-PIC (Barge).

This course is principally intended for candidates who hold or will hold a USCG Merchant Mariner’s Document and serve as or will serve as Tankerman/PIC Barge (DL). Ideally, students will have met the USCG requirements for participation in the minimum number of transfers (five loadings, five discharges, two commencements and two securings) prior to attendance. If not, they have one year from the course completion date to meet these requirements. Students are expected to be able to read and speak English.

The course will also be of value to others serving as supervisory personnel in the industry or on vessels directly involved with the bulk shipment of dangerous liquids by water.

The course covers the following topics:

• Importance and completion of the Declaration of Inspection (DOI)
• Tank measuring datum
• Tank measuring devices
• Chemical Data Guide
• Volume conversion factors
• Tonnage factors (TPI)
• Use of the Code of Federal Regulations
• Cargo loading – including practical exercise
• Pollution prevention and control
• Pumps, valves and P/V valves
• Pump room and hull classification
• Static accumulators
• Vapor control systems
• Inert gas systems

Examination:

Two examinations are administered:

The first examination contains three parts -- First requires entry into the American Petroleum Industry (API) tables for the particular products loaded. Second will require the student to isolate or separate products and third, the student will write cargo orders for the particular load. A passing score of 70% is required on this examination.

The student will also be administered a 30 question multiple choice examination with a minimum score of 70% required.