Chemical tankers
IBC Code Type 1 / 2 / 3 tankers carrying noxious liquid substances under MARPOL Annex II.
From Wikipedia
Type of tanker ship designed to transport chemicals in bulk
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Work environment
Stricter than oil tankers — multiple grades carried simultaneously, more complex cargo plans, more demanding tank cleaning, compatibility matrix critical. Premium pay.
Common ranks onboard
- master
- chief officer
- second officer
- third officer
- chief engineer
- second engineer
- third engineer
- fourth engineer
- bosun
- able seafarer deck
- motorman
Typical certificates
- BST
- PSCRB
- AFF
- MFA
- Basic Tanker Training
- Advanced Chemical Tanker (officers)
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Safety risks
- Toxic + corrosive cargoes
- Reactive cargoes during tank cleaning
- PPE compatibility
- STS / shore-line handling
Typical contract length
4 months (officers), 6 months (ratings)
Salary reference
/salaries/vessel/chemical-tanker
Career pathway
/careers/tanker-careers
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