Chemical tankers

IBC Code Type 1 / 2 / 3 tankers carrying noxious liquid substances under MARPOL Annex II.

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

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