A Foundational Course for Maritime Professionals
Dates: June 4 & 5, 2025 | Time: 8:00–11:00 AM CST | Format: Live via Zoom
Includes: Certificate of Completion · Slide Deck · Course Book
Master the Fundamentals. Build Operational Confidence.
Tanker operations are complex—but they don’t have to be overwhelming. Whether you're just entering the industry or expanding your commercial or operations role, this course equips you with a clear, practical understanding of the tanker environment.
Delivered over two half-days, this training provides a structured foundation in tanker types, port regulations, operational procedures, and key commercial concepts. You’ll walk away ready to engage more confidently in conversations, contracts, and cargo handling.
Who Should Attend
- Charterers, traders, and commercial analysts
- Operations and logistics personnel
- Technical professionals transitioning into commercial roles
- Regulatory, compliance, or insurance teams
- Anyone new to the tanker space or looking to reinforce the basics
What You’ll Learn
- Tanker Types & Vetting Basics: Understand the differences between clean and dirty tankers and how vetting impacts operations
- Key Regulations and Compliance: Get clarity on Port State Control, Certificates of Compliance, ISM, and ISPS frameworks
- Stakeholder Roles: Learn how Classification Societies, Flag States, Pilots, Tugs, and Agents influence voyage execution
- Navigation & Arrival Procedures: Dive into draft, trim, and list calculations, and understand customs clearance and immigration protocols
- Onboard Operations: Gain insight into bunkering, lightering, deballasting, ballasting, tank cleaning, and cargo handling procedures
- Advanced Cargo Concepts: Learn the functions of Crude Oil Washing (COW), inerting, vapor recovery, and pumping operations
- Cargo Measurement & Documentation: Understand how cargo is measured and documented from loading to discharge
- Commercial Operations: Explore voyage costing, load and discharge port rotation, and how Worldscale works in real-time decision-making
What’s In It for You
- Build fluency in tanker operations so you can contribute more meaningfully in your role
- Avoid costly errors through better understanding of vessel behavior, port procedures, and stakeholder dynamics
- Translate technical tanker knowledge into commercial advantage
- Develop a practical knowledge base that improves day-to-day decision-making across teams
Included With Your Registration
- Certificate of Completion
- Full PDF copy of the slide deck
- Course book for future reference
- Access to live instruction, Q&A, and real-world examples
Register Now
Set yourself up for long-term success in the maritime industry by building a solid foundation in tanker operations. This course is your step-by-step guide to understanding how tankers work—and how to work with them.
Course Fee: $1,000 per attendee
Space is limited to maintain an interactive format.
