- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course familiarizes you with basic design of oil and chemical tankers and their cargo handling systems. The contents of the course covers safe operating procedures on board oil and chemical tankers, as well as the hazards involved in the handling and carriage of crude oil, petroleum products, and chemical cargoes. There is a practical component to this course for enclosed space rescue. Practical training will be conducted at Dynamic Rescue Facility.
Prerequisite(s)
- MED with respect to STCW Basic Safety. Copies of prerequisites are to be submitted to the course instructor on the first day of the course.
Credits
4.0
Domestic fees
$932.32 - $951.00 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the properties and safe handling of crude oil and distillates.
- Describe petroleum tanker design and construction.
- Describe the development of petroleum tankers.
- Describe cargo handling systems.
- Describe operating procedures.
- Describe inert gas systems.
- Describe procedures for safe tank cleaning.
- Describe crude oil washing systems.
- Adhere to oil pollution regulations.
- Describe emergency procedures.
- Describe other safety regulations.
- Describe the potential health hazards of crude oil cargoes.
Effective as of Fall 2009
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2025
Below is one offering of MSSM 1600 for the Spring/Summer 2025 term.
CRN 70176
Dates
Aug 22 - Sep 05 Loading
- CRN 70176
- $932.32 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22 - Sep 05 | Mon - Fri | 08:00 - 15:00 | Marine |
Duration
3 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Status
Fall 2025
Below is one offering of MSSM 1600 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 52267
Dates
Sep 02 - Sep 15 Loading
- CRN 52267
- $951.00 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 02 - Sep 15 | Mon - Fri | 08:00 - 15:00 | Marine |
Duration
2 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.