Course syllabus for Cargo handling - transport of liquids by sea

Course syllabus adopted 2019-02-21 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameSjötransport av tanklaster
  • CodeSJO780
  • Credits7.5 Credits
  • OwnerTSJKL
  • Education cycleFirst-cycle
  • Main field of studyShipping and Marine Technology
  • DepartmentMECHANICS AND MARITIME SCIENCES
  • GradingUG - Pass, Fail

Course round 1

  • Teaching language Swedish
  • Application code 75126
  • Open for exchange studentsNo
  • Only students with the course round in the programme overview.

Credit distribution

0112 Examination, part A 6 c
Grading: UG		 6 c
  • 02 Jun 2021 am L
  • 09 Okt 2020 am L
  • 24 Aug 2021 pm L
0212 Examples class, part B 1.5 c
Grading: UG		 1.5 c

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Examiner

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Eligibility

General entry requirements for bachelor's level (first cycle)
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Specific entry requirements

The same as for the programme that owns the course.
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Course specific prerequisites

Knowledge and skills corresponding to the learning outcomes of the following courses:

SJM010 Introduction to cargo operations and ship stability

Aim

The aim of this course it to provide the student with solid theoretical knowledge in handing and transportation of chemicals, crude oil and petroleum products in the form of liquid bulk cargo. The course focuses on on-board safety and the operative tasks as an deck officer on watch.

Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)

- Describe oils and chemicals, physical and chemical properties
- Perform load and intake calculations for oil and chemical cargoes
- Describe the various systems on board each ship type
- Manage risk and security
- Assess vessels and cargoes environmental impact

Content

- Different types of tankers
- Petroleum and Chemicals physical properties
- Chemical Health Risks
- Static electricity
- Relevant legislation
- The environmental impact with respect to the load characteristics
- Level measurement and temperature measurement
- Piping
- Pumps and pump theory
- "Vapour return"
- Valves
- Inert gas
- COW
- Tank Cleaning Systems
- Tanker Load Calculations
- ISGOTT, TSG - ship / shore interface
- Cargo Plans
- Checklists
- Gas detection - measurements, instrument theory and calibration
- "Enclosed Spaces"- procedures and risks
- Diaries and cargo documentation
- Vetting and CDI

Organisation

Lectures, tutorials and simulator exercises.

Literature

Olsson Neptun, T (red) Sjötransport av tanklaster, volym 1-3, 2011

Examination including compulsory elements

Written exam comprehensive learning outcomes 1-5 and learning outcomes for the exercises COS 1-5. Mandatory participation in all components and lectures.To pass the exam, 80% correct answers is needed.

Aids at the exam
Course literature, Volume 1-3, approved calculator

STCW

  • A-II/1 Ensure compliance with pollution- prevention requirements: Prevention of pollution of the marine environment and anti-pollution procedures
    Also in course:MMS055,SJM035,SJO114,SJO126,SJO765,
  • A-II/1 Maintain seaworthiness of the ship: Ship construction
    Also in course:SJM010,
  • A-II/1 Maintain seaworthiness of the ship: Ship stability
    Also in course:SJM010,SJM050,
  • A-II/1 Monitor the loading, stowage, securing, care during the voyage and the unloading of cargoes: Cargo handling, stowage and securing
    Also in course:MMS055,SJM035,SJM050,SJO126,SJO880,
  • A-II/2 Control trim, stability and stress
    Also in course:SJM010,SJM050,SJM075,SJM145,SJO765,
  • A-II/2 Plan and ensure safe loading, stowage, securing, care during the voyage and unloading of cargoes
    Also in course:MMS055,SJM035,SJM050,SJM140,SJO126,SJO880,