Oil Tanker Competence

Oil Tanker Operations – Advanced Competence & Safety

This advanced test evaluates the professional knowledge required for senior deck officers serving on oil tankers. It covers MARPOL and ISGOTT requirements, crude oil washing (COW), inert gas and ODME systems, cargo measurement and calculation, static electricity precautions, toxic vapour control, and safe cargo operations. The test is intended to verify management-level competence and decision-making during complex tanker operations.

Questions 18

Time Limit 9 min

Language English

Sample Questions

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Question 1

What should be the size of MARPOL line?

A Size of the marpol line not to exceed to 10% of the size of a main cargo discharge line.

B Size of the marpol line not to exceed to 5% of the size of a main cargo discharge line.

C Size of the marpol line not to exceed to 20% of the size of a main cargo discharge line.

Question 2

During cargo handling pump room ventilation should be operated at:

A Lower suction.

B Upper suction.

C Natural ventilation only.

Question 3

What is the purpose of permanent coaming fitted from the side to side across the deck between the Accommodation space and cargo deck space?

A To keep deck spills out from accommodation space.

B To provide additional transverse strength.

C To provide additional security guard.

Question 4

Which cargo are identifying as “static accumulator”?

A An oil with electrical conductivity of less than 50 picoSiemens/metre (pS/m) and capable of retaining a significant electrostatic charge.

B An oil with electrical conductivity of more than 50 picoSiemens/metre (pS/m).

C An oil with electrical conductivity of more than 100 picoSiemens/metre (pS/m).

Question 5

How to get Mass of oil cargo?

A Volume at Standard temperature (GSV) x WCF (Weight Correction Factor)

B Volume at Observed temperature (GOV) x WCF (Weight Correction Factor).

C Volume at Standard temperature (GSV) x VCF (Volume Correction Factor).

Oil Tanker Operations – Advanced Competence & Safety

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