Oil tanker training courses delivered with e-learning from SQLearn’s extensive e-learning library cover many STCW topics. Courses are ABS and Liberia approved. Maritime computer based training (CBT) can be used for seafarers to familiarize themselves or refresh various topics contributing to the improvement of safety culture onboard following STCW guidelines.
SQLearn develops flag approved e-learning courses for Oil tankers that are designed for distance learning, following adult learning principles and offer interactivity along with gamification and multimedia elements. Maritime e-learning online courses cover various topics including SQE, Health & Hygiene, Engineering, Navigation, Operation, Ship Handling, Security, Soft Skills, Lessons Learnt, Resilience, etc. Courses are approved by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and the Liberia flag administration. Some of the most important online courses for seafarers working on Oil tankers include the following:
Oil record book
Provides guidance on how to record a wide variety of operations by following the IMO guidance (including handling of bilge water and sludge, bunkering and fuel tank ballast operations). A number of common sources of oil record book mistakes are highlighted, together with the IMO recommended way of making corrections. Guidance on how to keep accurate records that will provide evidence to Port State Control that the ship has handled oil and oily waste correctly and that the regulations have been complied with.
Enclosed space entry & Rescue
Every ship is required to implement specific rules and regulations (ISM code, MCA publication, IMO Resolution A.1050 (27), ISGOTT Chapter 10 and MSC.1/Circ 1401) regarding enclosed space entry, which is considered a potentially hazardous activity on board a vessel. The aim of this course is to prepare the individual to understand the procedures that need to be followed in order to enter an enclosed space, to recognize the potential hazards and to complete a rescue operation safely. Gas Detection Equipment – Calibration, Communication, Main Duties, Emergency procedures and resque requirements, the correct use of SCBA, are some of the subjects of the course.
Fuel oil changeover procedures
The purpose of this course is to prepare ship personnel on how to change over fuel properly, according to rules and regulations during the vessel’s voyage.
Fuel bunkering operations
The aim of the course is to provide all crew members with the required information about fuel bunkering procedures, introducing all the necessary precautions to ensure onboard safety, environmental protection and Company’s reputation.
ECDIS System and electronic chart types
ECDIS System & Electronic chart types online course. The aim of this course is to provide learners with the required information in order to introduce them to the normal configurations of ECDIS and the various chart types. Navigational Safety is a priority.
Ship to Ship (STS) transfer operation
This course provides guidance to participants to help them to be aware of the STS operation from start to finish.
SQLearn provides a dedicated training matrix with proposed enrollments per rank. For B2B training settings, the training matrix can be used as a suggestion and shipping companies can form their own matrix according to their training needs. Find out more about SQLearn’s products & services for shipping companies.
