Tank Cleaning Practice (Edition 2)

Tank cleaning is one of the most important aspects of cargo transportation. Failure to follow the correct procedures may lead not only to accidents, but also to unnecessary financial costs for the company if insurance claims are made or fines incurred. Therefore, the aim of the training is to show how tanks should best be cleaned for safety and efficiency.

Using a mixture of live action footage and computer graphic animation, this module provides an introduction to the key issues relating to tank cleaning on product, chemical and crude tankers. It explains why tank cleaning is key to effective tanker operations and describes the importance of understanding the potential risks, as well as the consequences of getting things wrong. The training package may be used by a trainer to lead small groups, but it may also be used for self-study.

Learning objectives:

• An introduction to the key issues relating to tank cleaning on product, chemical and crude tankers
• Why tank cleaning is key to effective tanker operations
• The importance of understanding the potential risks, as well as the consequences of getting things wrong