Tanker Cargo Operations Officer (Specialised)

Code tanker-cargo-ops · STCW A-V/1-1-2

STCW Reg. V/1-1 advanced training for officers in charge of cargo operations on oil tankers, going beyond the basic familiarisation course. Covers cargo handling, ballast operations, gauging, ESD, ISGOTT compliance, vapour control, COW, IGS.

Prerequisites: bst, basic-oil-chem, Sea service on tankers (3 months)
Duration: 56 hours
Validity: —
Refresher: every 5 years
Typical cost: ~$750 USD

Required for OOW/Master/CE/2E on oil tankers.

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Tanker Cargo Operations Officer (Specialised): FAQ

What is the Tanker Cargo Operations Officer (Specialised) (TANKER-CARGO-OPS) certification?: STCW Reg. V/1-1 advanced training for officers in charge of cargo operations on oil tankers, going beyond the basic familiarisation course. Covers cargo handling, ballast operations, gauging, ESD, ISGOTT compliance, vapour control, COW, IGS. Referenced in STCW table A-V/1-1-2. Category: STCW Advanced.
Who needs TANKER-CARGO-OPS?: TANKER-CARGO-OPS applies to seafarers in roles defined under STCW table A-V/1-1-2. Recommended prerequisites: bst, basic-oil-chem, Sea service on tankers (3 months). Without TANKER-CARGO-OPS, operators may decline to roster you for the relevant duties.
How long does TANKER-CARGO-OPS take?: Typical course duration is 56 hours (7 working days at 8h/day). This is face-to-face or blended-learning time at an approved training centre; revalidation refresher courses are usually shorter. Plan against your sea leave window before booking.
How much does TANKER-CARGO-OPS cost?: Typical cost is around US$750 at an approved provider. Cost varies widely by country and training centre quality; many shipping companies cover the course fee as part of the contract. Check with your manning agent or fleet department before paying out of pocket.
Where can I get TANKER-CARGO-OPS?: TANKER-CARGO-OPS is delivered by approved training centres in most major maritime training countries. Use our /training-centres directory and the certifications-by-country filters to find an approved provider near you. The flag administration of your seaman's book may also publish a list of accepted providers.

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Tanker Cargo Operations Officer (Specialised): FAQ

What is the Tanker Cargo Operations Officer (Specialised) (TANKER-CARGO-OPS) certification?

Who needs TANKER-CARGO-OPS?

TANKER-CARGO-OPS applies to seafarers in roles defined under STCW table A-V/1-1-2. Recommended prerequisites: bst, basic-oil-chem, Sea service on tankers (3 months). Without TANKER-CARGO-OPS, operators may decline to roster you for the relevant duties.

How long does TANKER-CARGO-OPS take?

Typical course duration is 56 hours (7 working days at 8h/day). This is face-to-face or blended-learning time at an approved training centre; revalidation refresher courses are usually shorter. Plan against your sea leave window before booking.

How much does TANKER-CARGO-OPS cost?

Typical cost is around US$750 at an approved provider. Cost varies widely by country and training centre quality; many shipping companies cover the course fee as part of the contract. Check with your manning agent or fleet department before paying out of pocket.

Where can I get TANKER-CARGO-OPS?

TANKER-CARGO-OPS is delivered by approved training centres in most major maritime training countries. Use our /training-centres directory and the certifications-by-country filters to find an approved provider near you. The flag administration of your seaman's book may also publish a list of accepted providers.