Oil tankers
Crude (VLCC, Suezmax, Aframax) + product carriers (LR1/2, MR). MARPOL Annex I + ISGOTT compliant.
From Wikipedia
"Supertanker" redirects here. For the aerial firefighting aircraft, see 747 Supertanker.
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Work environment
Higher pay reflects flammable-cargo risk and ISPS exposure. STS operations, IG plant, COW, tank cleaning, gas freeing. Strong vetting culture (SIRE 2.0).
Common ranks onboard
- master
- chief officer
- second officer
- third officer
- chief engineer
- second engineer
- third engineer
- fourth engineer
- bosun
- able seafarer deck
- motorman
- ship cook
Typical certificates
- BST
- PSCRB
- AFF
- MFA
- Basic Tanker Training (A-V/1-1-1)
- Advanced Oil Tanker (officers)
- Security Awareness / SSO
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Safety risks
- Static electricity + spark ignition
- Toxic vapours (H2S, benzene)
- Hot work near cargo
- STS mooring / hose handling
Typical contract length
4 months (officers), 6 months (ratings); often 4-on/4-off
Salary reference
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Career pathway
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