MCA accredited STCW Tanker Fire Fighting

To give seafarers the essential education and training in fire-fighting operations on board tankers (oil, chemical, liquefied gas) to meet the knowledge, understanding and proficiency requirements as set out in the following: Tables A-V/1-1 and A-V/1-2-1 for oil and chemical tankers and liquefied gas tanker cargo operations.

KEY FACTS

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Study Options:
Block delivery

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Start Date:
TBD

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Level:
Short Courses

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Course Length:
5 Hours

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Qualification:
STCW Tanker Fire Fighting

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Fees:

£145

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Placement Option:
No

About this course

  • The STCW Tanker Firefighting course is set up to offer teaching on firefighting and operations on board tankers (oil, chemical and liquefied gas). Practical and class based learning will prepare seafarers to be able to:
  • Describe typical tanker fire response and firefighting organisation and procedures
  • Identify the special hazards associated with cargo handling and transportation of hazardous and noxious liquids and liquefied gases in bulk
  • Carry out the initial actions on discovering a fire
  • Describe the correct firefighting agents used to extinguish oil, chemical and liquefied gas fires
  • Describe the use of fixed deck firefighting equipment including dry powder and foam
  • Demonstrate as a team member use of the deck foam monitor and use of a deck dry power installation
  • Demonstrate and use portable firefighting foam equipment
  • Describe spill containment in relation to firefighting operations

FAQs

Outcomes

Outcome 1: The learner knows how to carry out firefighting operations on board tankers (oil, chemical, liquefied gas).

Assessment

Practical – Throughout the course,  practical exercises will be assessed and a pass or fail will be issued based on observed competence.

Theory – End of course written assessment with a pass rate of 70%.

Certification

An MCA approved certificate meeting the requirements laid down in: , Tables A-V/1-1-1 and A-V/1-2-1 of the STCW Convention and Code 1978, as amended  will be awarded on successful completion of the course.

Revalidation

There are no requirements for revalidation.

Pre-requisites

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Hold a Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting Certificate (Section A-VI/1-2 of STCW) or evidence that they are in the process of completing it.
  • A medical declaration completed prior to the course delivery and on the day complete a fitness declaration. This form is shared with the trainers for awareness.   (Failure to complete the practical elements of the course will be deemed as a course failure.  Should you have any injuries that you feel may prevent you from completing the practical elements of the course, it is advisable to rebook at a later date once you are fit and well).   If you have any concerns regarding fitness, please contact us to discuss further.
  • Proof of identity, photo ID to be provided (passport, National ID card, Seaman’s Discharge book).

*Please note you will be required to wear self-contained breathing apparatus which weighs 18kg. 

Fees

£145

The University cannot guarantee places on this course which may be limited due to class size and in order to ensure quality of teaching. The course will be delivered subject to minimum numbers being met.

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