• Ability to safely perform and monitor all cargo operations
o Knowledge of Oil Tanker Design, Systems & Equipment
o Knowledge of Pump Theory & Characteristics, Including types of Cargo Pumps and their Safe Operation
o Proficiency in Tanker Safety Culture & Implementation of Safety Management System
o Knowledge & Understanding of Monitoring & Safety Systems, Including the Emergency Shutdown
o Loading, Unloading, Care & Handling of Cargo
o Knowledge of the Effect of Bulk Liquid Cargoes on Trim, Stability & Structural Integrity
o Knowledge & Understanding of Oil Cargo Related Operations
o Development & Application of Cargo Related Operation Plans, Procedures & Checklists
o Ability to Calibrate and Use Monitoring & Gas Detection Systems, Instruments & Equipment
o Ability to Manage and Supervise Personnel with Cargo Related Responsibilities
• Familiarity with Physical & Chemical Properties of Oil Cargoes
o Knowledge & Understanding of the Physical and Chemical Properties of Oil Cargoes
• Take Precautions to Prevent Hazards
o Knowledge & Understanding of the Hazards and Control Measures Associated with Oil Tanker Cargo Operations
• Apply Occupational Health & Safety Precautions
o Knowledge & Understanding of Safe Working Practices, Including Risk Assessment and Personal Shipboard Safety Relevant to Oil Tankers
• Respond to Emergencies
o Knowledge & Understanding of Oil Tanker Emergency Procedures
o Actions to be Taken Following Collision, Grounding or Spillage
o Knowledge of Medical First Aid Procedures on Board Oil Tankers
• Take Precautions to Prevent Pollution of the Environment
o Understanding the Procedures to Prevent Pollution of the Atmosphere and the Environment
• Monitor & Control Compliance with Legislative Requirements
o Knowledge & Understanding of Relevant Provisions of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL), as Amended, and other Relevant IMO Instruments, Industry Guidelines and Port Regulations as Commonly Applied.
