Tanker rating responsible for operating and maintaining cargo pumps, pipelines and related cargo equipment.
Responsibilities
Operate cargo, ballast and stripping pumps under the Chief Officer
Line up and maintain cargo pipelines, valves and heating systems
Assist in tank cleaning, inerting, gas freeing and gauging
Maintain pump-room and its gas-detection / ventilation equipment
Observe enclosed-space entry and cargo safety procedures
Qualifications
STCW / Mandatory
STCW II/5 Able Seafarer Deck or III/5 Able Seafarer Engine
STCW VI/1 Basic Training (PST, FPFF, EFA, PSSR)
STCW VI/2-1 Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats (PSCRB)
STCW VI/6-2 Seafarers with Designated Security Duties
STCW V/1-1 Basic Oil & Chemical Tanker Cargo Ops (Advanced if assigned immediate responsibility for cargo)
Other / Company
Valid PEME / medical fitness certificate (STCW I/9; MLC 2006 Reg 1.2) and ship-specific familiarization (STCW I/14) before assuming duties
Cargo pump maker training (e.g., Framo)
Enclosed-space entry & gas-detection training