CRUDE OIL SYSTEMS WASHING AND INERT GAS

Target Audience	This course is aimed to increase knowledge of Senior ratings, but is also applicable to all other personnel involved in COW and IGS operations, the course covers, how to carry out Crude Oil washing (COW) procedures, COW equipment, methods of operation and associated hazards, and covers with sludge, pumps, cargo calculations and how to minimize costs, the course also provides knowledge of inert gas systems (IGS), equipment, methods and hazards, and includes the latest regulatory and MARPOLrequirements.
Course Content	Successful completion of this course, delegates will be able enable to: Conduct crude oil washing Understand hazards associated with COW Apply MARPOL requirements Understand inert gas systems, procedures, processes and operations
Entry Standards	Officers, engineers and key ratings on tankers as required
Facilities	Classroom, videos
Teaching Method	Classroom lecture, videos, various examples
Guidelines	Elements of STCW Table A-V/1-1-2. OCIMF / SIRE VIQ. MARPOL
Course Duration	2 days
Assessment	Written test and assessments.
Certification	Attendance certificate.
Venue	This course is regularly offered by our MTCs, and may be available online, please contact your regional Maritime Training Centre (MTC) or for BSM employees kindly contact your local Crew Service Centre (CSC) for the next available course.