- 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 provides specialized Oil Tanker safety training, training on crude oil washing (COW), and inert gas (IG) systems operation. The course is designed to fulfil the requirements of Section A-V/1 of the STCW Code. There is a practical component to this course for enclosed space rescue. Practical training will be conducted at Dynamic Rescue Facility. The completion of this course is necessary to obtain the Specialized Oil Tanker Training endorsement on a deck or engineer officer certificate. Refer to Section 228 of the Marine Personnel Regulations for details regarding the requirements of this endorsement and training according to personnel responsibilities and position on board.
Prerequisite(s)
- MED with respect to STCW Basic Safety, MED in Advanced Fire Fighting, and successful completion of an approved training course in Oil and Chemical Tanker Familiarization, or holder of an Oil and Chemical Tanker Familiarization certificate or endorsement. Copies of prerequisites are to be submitted to the course instructor on the first day of the course.
Credits
4.0
Domestic fees
$1,165.79
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 the operation and maintenance of fire fighting equipment.
- Describe emergency procedures.
- Describe other safety regulations.
- Describe safety practices and equipment.
- Describe the potential health hazards of crude oil cargoes.
- Describe safe operations in terminals.
- Respond to environmental emergencies.
- Describe transfers of cargo when not alongside.
- Describe pollution control measures.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2009
Course Offerings
Winter 2026
Below is one offering of MSSM 2075 for the Winter 2026 term.
CRN 93401
Dates
Mar 12 - Mar 25 Loading
- CRN 93401
- $1165.79 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12 - Mar 25 | Mon - Fri | 08:30 - 16:00 | Marine BMC |
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.
- Course manuals will be made available to the class in digital format (PDF) only. This resource must not be printed on campus. Physical (printed, spiral bound) manuals can be purchased from the BCIT Bookstore: www.bcitbookstore.ca/bcit. Purchased manuals may be shipped to the Marine Campus library, or your home address.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.