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ISGOTT & SIGTTO Requirements for Tanker/Oil & Gas Terminal Safe Operations

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Training Introduction

The ISGOTT & SIGTTO Requirements for Tanker/Oil & Gas Terminal Safe Operations Training Course provides essential knowledge for the safe handling, storage, and transportation of hydrocarbon cargoes. Liquid and gas hydrocarbon products are high-value commodities but pose significant hazards if mishandled. Safe operations are critical to prevent accidents, environmental damage, and financial losses.

This training course is developed in accordance with IMO’s SOLAS and MARPOL Conventions, and incorporates guidelines from leading international organizations such as the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF), International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH), and Marine Terminal Competence and Training Guide (MTCOT). The latest versions of ISGOTT (Version 6) and SIGTTO form the foundation of this course, ensuring participants understand both tanker and terminal safety practices.

Key focus areas of this course:

  • Guidance and requirements of ISGOTT & SIGTTO for tankers and terminals
  • Safe handling, storage, and transportation of liquid and gas hydrocarbon cargoes
  • Ship-to-shore and terminal interface procedures for oil tankers and gas carriers
  • Cargo planning, transfer operations, and terminal management best practices
  • Risk assessment, hazard identification, and emergency response strategies
  • Safety barriers and operational responsibilities at the tanker/terminal interface

What are the goals?

This Tanker & Terminal Safety Training Course equips participants with the knowledge and skills needed to implement international safety standards, manage risks effectively, and maintain smooth tanker-terminal operations.

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to: 

  • Understand the role of international organizations including IMO, OCIMF, MTCOT, ICS, and IAPH
  • Gain knowledge of liquid bulk and gas cargo properties, including hazards and flammability risks
  • Understand storage systems, including tanks, boil-off gas recovery, and cargo containment systems
  • Improve liaison between tankers and terminals for safe cargo and ballast handling
  • Learn enclosed space entry procedures and emergency protocols
  • Familiarize with Safety Management Systems (SMS), permits to work, and risk assessment tools
  • Understand marine terminal administration and the tanker/terminal operational interface
  • Recognize maritime security requirements, including ISPS Code compliance

Who is this Training Course for?

This training course is designed for marine, terminal, and oil & gas personnel who require a solid understanding of liquid bulk and gas cargo operations. It is ideal for individuals with limited hands-on experience in tanker or terminal operations, as well as for professionals seeking to strengthen their operational knowledge.

This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit

  • Marine Terminal Facility Managers and Coordinators
  • Terminal Superintendents, Supervisors, and Engineers
  • Safety and Environmental Managers, Engineers, and Officers
  • Oil & Gas Captains, Officers, and Chief Engineers
  • Ship Inspectors and Auditors
  • Spill Management Team Members
  • Oil & Liquefied Gas Transfer Supervisors
  • Marine Shipping Coordinators

How will this Training Course be Presented?

The course combines interactive learning techniques to ensure practical comprehension and knowledge retention. Participants engage in presentations, group exercises, videos, and discussions led by expert instructors. This participative approach allows delegates to relate theory to operational practice, enhancing decision-making skills in real-world tanker and terminal operations.

The course materials include comprehensive manuals, PowerPoint presentations, case studies, and practical examples. By integrating discussion and hands-on exercises, participants gain the confidence to apply ISGOTT and SIGTTO requirements effectively, manage risks, and respond to emergencies safely.

The Course Content

Day 1: Introduction to the Guidance & Requirements Of The International Organizations, ISGOTT & SIGTTO

  • IMO
  • SOLAS & MARPOL Conventions Requirements
  • The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)
  • The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF)
  • The International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH)
  • Marine Terminal Competence and Training Guide (MTCOT)
  • ISGOTT in its latest version (Version 6)
  • SIGTTO
  • SIRE Inspection
  • IGC Code
  • ISPS Code

Day 2: ISGOTT Part 1 General Information (Chapter 1 – 8)

Basic Properties and Hazards of Petroleum

  • Flammability
  • LEL and UEL 
  • Characteristics of hydrocarbon and concept of Toxicity

Gas Evolution and Measurement

  • Gas measurement & Sampling
  • Minimising Hazards from Vented Gas
  • Fixed & Portable hydrocarbon gas detection systems
  • The hazards associated with handling, storing and carrying residual fuel oils

Static Electricity

  • Principles of electrostatics
  • General precautions against electrostatic hazards
  • Other possible sources of electrostatic hazards

Managing Hazards and Risks for Ship and Terminal

  • Management system
  • Risk management
  • Stop Work Authority Lock-out/Tag-out
  • Control of hazardous energy
  • Personal safety
  • Preventing fire and explosion Control of potential ignition sources
  • Electrical equipment and installations in hazardous areas

Fire Protection

  • Theory of firefighting
  • Types of fire and appropriate extinguishing agents
  • Fixed & Portable fire extinguishers 
  • International shore fire connection
  • Protective clothing
  • Automatic fire detection systems

Security

  • Security Threat and risk assessment
  • Security plans
  • Responsibilities under the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code

Human Factor

Risk assessment Procedures Leadership

  • Stop work Authority 
  • Manning Level
  • Training, Experience & Competence

ISGOTT Part 2 Tanker Information (Chapter 9 – 14)

Management of Safety and Emergencies

  • The International Safety Management (ISM) Code
  • Work planning and permit to work systems
  • Management of contractors
  • Managing Simultaneous Operations

Enclosed Spaces

  • Enclosed space entry safety Management & Authorization
  • Identifying enclosed spaces
  • The hazards of enclosed space atmospheres
  • General requirements & precautions
  • Work in enclosed spaces
  • Rescue and evacuation from enclosed spaces
  • Respiratory Protective Equipment

Shipboard Systems

  • Loading and discharging arrangements
  • Fixed Inert Gas systems
  • Venting systems
  • Cargo and ballast systems

Shipboard Operations

  • Cargo operations
  • Tank cleaning
  • Gas freeing
  • Crude Oil Washing
  • Ballast operations
  • Cargo measurement, ullaging, dipping and sampling

Day 3: ISGOTT Part 3 Marine Terminal Information (Chapter 15 – 20)

Marine Terminal Administration

  • Marine Terminal Information System
  • Documentation

Marine Terminal Operations

  • Limiting conditions for operations
  • Electrical storms
  • Double banking
  • Tanker/terminal access
  • Over the tide cargo operations
  • Operations where the tanker is not always afloat
  • Generation of pressure surges in pipelines
  • Reduction of pressure surge hazard
  • Pigging

Marine Terminal Systems and Equipment

  • Electrical equipment
  • Lifting equipment
  • Lighting
  • Tanker/terminal electrical isolation
  • Earthing and bonding practice in the terminal

Cargo Transfer Equipment

  • Marine Loading Arms
  • Cargo hoses
  • Vapour Emission Control Systems
  • Cargo transfer drainage and containment
  • Emergency Shutdown systems

Marine Terminal Fire Protection

  • Marine terminal fire protection
  • Alarm and signaling systems
  • Detection and alarm systems at terminals
  • Firefighting equipment
  • Access for firefighting services

Emergency Preparedness and Evacuation

  • Overview
  • Hierarchy of emergency scenarios
  • Terminal emergency plan (components and procedures)
  • Spill response plan
  • Emergency evacuation and personnel escape routes
  • Training for emergencies and emergency exercises
  • Emergency removal of tanker from berth

ISGOTT Part 4 Ship/Shore (Tanker/Terminal) Interface (Chapter 21 – 25)

Communications

  • Procedures and precautions
  • Pre-arrival exchange of information
  • Pre-berthing exchange of information
  • Pre-transfer conference
  • Agreed loading / discharge plan
  • Agreement to carry out repairs

Mooring and Berthing

  • Mooring safety
  • Security of moorings
  • Preparations for arrival
  • Berthing at jetty berths
  • Berthing at buoy moorings

Tanker and Terminal Precautions for Cargo Operations

  • External openings in superstructures
  • Central air conditioning and ventilation systems
  • Openings in cargo tanks
  • Inspecting a tanker’s cargo tanks before loading
  • Marine cargo inspectors
  • Spills and leaks
  • Firefighting while the ship is alongside a terminal
  • Firefighting while in proximity to other ships
  • Notices
  • Manning requirements
  • Control of vehicles and other equipment 
  • Helicopter operations

Bunkering Operation

  • Bunkering Safety Checklist

The Ship/Shore Safety Checklist

  • Composition of the Ship/Shore Safety Checklist
  • Example safety letter
  • Instructions for completing the Ship/Shore
  • Ship/Shore Safety Checklist (SSSCL)

Day 4: SIGTTO Gas Carrier / Terminal Information (Chapter 1 – 5)

Introduction to liquified Gases

  • LNG
  • LPG
  • Safe jetty designs & Operation

Properties of Liquefied Gases

  • Chemical properties
  • Physical properties
  • Principles of refrigeration
  • Inert gas and nitrogen
  • Hydrate formation
  • Spillage of liquefied gas
  • Liquid and vapour densities
  • Flammability

Principles of Gas Carrier Design

  • The gas carrier codes
  • Cargo containment systems
  • Gas carrier types & layout
  • Surveys and certification

The Ship — Equipment and Instrumentation

  • Cargo pipelines and valves
  • Cargo pumps, heaters & vaporisers
  • Reliquefication plants and boil-off control
  • Cargo compressors and associated equipment
  • Inert gas and nitrogen systems
  • Electrical equipment in gas dangerous spaces
  • Temperature, Pressure & Level Monitoring Instrumentation 
  • Custody transfer systems

The Terminal — Equipment and Instrumentation

  • Cargo transfer systems
  • Shore storage / containment systems
  • Pumps, compressors and heat exchangers
  • Temperature, Pressure & Level Monitoring Instrumentation 
  • Fire-fighting Equipment Inspection, maintenance and training

Day 5: SIGTTO Gas Carrier / Terminal Operation & Interface (Chapter 6 – 10)

The Ship/Shore Interface

  • Supervision and control
  • Communications Prior Tanker arrival, Alongside the jetty & During Cargo Operation
  • Ship/Shore safety check list
  • Berthing and mooring
  • Connection and disconnection of cargo hoses and hard arms
  • Cargo handling procedures
  • Linked Emergency shut-down systems
  • Terminal booklet — Information and Regulation

Cargo Handling Operations

  • Tank inspection
  • Loading procedures
  • The loaded voyage
  • Operation of the reliquefication plant
  • LNG boil-off as fuel
  • Discharging procedures
  • Ship-to-ship transfer

Cargo Measurement and Calculation

  • Special practices for gas cargoes
  • Density in air and density in vacuum
  • LNG quantification
  • Shore measurement versus ship measurement
  • Corrections to Vessel Trim & List
  • Ship/shore calculation procedures
  • Cargo documentation

Personal Health and Safety

  • Cargo hazards
  • Flammability
  • Toxicity
  • Entry into enclosed spaces
  • Personal protection

Emergency Procedures

  • The principal hazards
  • Liquefied gas fires & fighting procedures
  • Emergency procedures
  • Emergency release and emergency shutdown
  • Removal of ship from berth

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