Oil tankers

Crude (VLCC, Suezmax, Aframax) + product carriers (LR1/2, MR). MARPOL Annex I + ISGOTT compliant.

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

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