An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

ISGOTT & SIGTTO Requirements related to Tanker and Oil & Gas Terminal Operations and Safety

ISGOTT & SIGTTO Requirements related to Tanker and Oil & Gas Terminal Operations and Safety
2025
Venue
Date
Fee
Doha - Qatar
22-26 Dec 2025
$5,950
2026
Venue
Date
Fee
Dubai - UAE
03-07 Aug 2026
$5,950
Dubai - UAE
09-13 Nov 2026
$5,950
Doha - Qatar
21-25 Dec 2026
$5,950

Course Overview

The Hydrocarbon Cargoes in Liquid or gas states are considered one of the highest demand commodities worldwide. Safe handling, transportation and storage operation of such valuable and dangerous cargoes are very important issues that was studied deeply and considered as a main concern of several international organisations.  

This GLOMACS comprehensive ISGOTT & SIGTTO Requirements for Tanker and Oil & Gas Terminal Safe Operations training course was prepared based on the requirements of IMO represented in the requirements of SOLAS & MARPOL Conventions, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) and the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) organisations. All these organisation have come up with some guidance and requirements that were listed in ISGOTT in its latest version (Version 6) for the Petroleum / Oil Tankers & Terminals and SIGTTO for LPG & LNG Gas Carriers and Terminals.

The training course will emphasize cargo planning and transfer requirements and develop good terminal management skills and support transport & storage operations. The course shall identify the associated Risk Assessment & Hazard Identification to guide the tanker / terminal personnel to manage a safe transport / storage process and act professionally during contingency and emergency response situations. In addition, this training course will also cover the key points and barriers in oil/gas tankers and terminal interfaces measures in the workplace from the Management to the personal level.

Training Outline

DAY 1: Introduction to the Guidance & Requirements Of The International Organisations, ISGOTT & SIGTTO
  • IMO
  • SOLAS & MARPOL Conventions Requirements
  • The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)
  • The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF)
  • The International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH)
  • Marine Terminal Competence and Training Guide (MTCOT)
  • ISGOTT in its latest version (Version 6)
  • SIGTTO
  • SIRE Inspection
  • IGC Code
  • ISPS Code
DAY 2: ISGOTT Part 1 General Information
  • Basic Properties and Hazards of Petroleum
  • Flammability
  • LEL and UEL
  • Characteristics of hydrocarbon and concept of Toxicity
  • Gas Evolution and Measurement
  • Gas measurement & Sampling
  • Minimising Hazards from Vented Gas
  • Fixed & Portable hydrocarbon gas detection systems
  • The hazards associated with handling, storing and carrying residual fuel oils
  • Static Electricity
  • Principles of electrostatics
  • General precautions against electrostatic hazards
  • Other possible sources of electrostatic hazards
  • Managing Hazards and Risks for Ship and Terminal
  • Management system
  • Risk management
  • Stop Work Authority Lock-out/Tag-out
  • Control of hazardous energy
  • Personal safety
  • Preventing fire and explosion Control of potential ignition sources
  • Electrical equipment and installations in hazardous areas
  • Fire Protection
  • Theory of firefighting
  • Types of fire and appropriate extinguishing agents
  • Fixed & Portable fire extinguishers
  • International shore fire connection
  • Protective clothing
  • Automatic fire detection systems
  • Security
  • Security Threat and risk assessment
  • Security plans
  • Responsibilities under the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code
  • Human Factor
  • Risk assessment Procedures Leadership
  • Stop work Authority
  • Manning Level
  • Training, Experience & Competence

ISGOTT Part 2 Tanker Information

  • Management of Safety and Emergencies
  • The International Safety Management (ISM) Code
  • Work planning and permit to work systems
  • Management of contractors
  • Managing Simultaneous Operations
  • Enclosed Spaces
  • Enclosed space entry safety Management & Authorization
  • Identifying enclosed spaces
  • The hazards of enclosed space atmospheres
  • General requirements & precautions
  • Work in enclosed spaces
  • Rescue and evacuation from enclosed spaces
  • Respiratory Protective Equipment
  • Shipboard Systems
  • Loading and discharging arrangements
  • Fixed Inert Gas systems
  • Venting systems
  • Cargo and ballast systems
  • Shipboard Operations
  • Cargo operations
  • Tank cleaning
  • Gas freeing
  • Crude Oil Washing
  • Ballast operations
  • Cargo measurement, ullaging, dipping and sampling
DAY 3: ISGOTT Part 3 Marine Terminal Information
  • Marine Terminal Administration
  • Marine Terminal Information System
  • Documentation
  • Marine Terminal Operations
  • Limiting conditions for operations
  • Electrical storms
  • Double banking
  • Tanker/terminal access
  • Over the tide cargo operations
  • Operations where the tanker is not always afloat
  • Generation of pressure surges in pipelines
  • Reduction of pressure surge hazard
  • Pigging
  • Marine Terminal Systems and Equipment
  • Electrical equipment
  • Lifting equipment
  • Lighting
  • Tanker/terminal electrical isolation
  • Earthing and bonding practice in the terminal
  • Cargo Transfer Equipment
  • Marine Loading Arms
  • Cargo hoses
  • Vapour Emission Control Systems
  • Cargo transfer drainage and containment
  • Emergency Shutdown systems
  • Marine Terminal Fire Protection
  • Marine terminal fire protection
  • Alarm and signaling systems
  • Detection and alarm systems at terminals
  • Firefighting equipment
  • Access for firefighting services
  • Emergency Preparedness and Evacuation
  • Overview
  • Hierarchy of emergency scenarios
  • Terminal emergency plan (components and procedures)
  • Spill response plan
  • Emergency evacuation and personnel escape routes
  • Training for emergencies and emergency exercises
  • Emergency removal of tanker from berth

ISGOTT Part 4 Ship/Shore (Tanker/Terminal) Interface

  • Communications
  • Procedures and precautions
  • Pre-arrival exchange of information
  • Pre-berthing exchange of information
  • Pre-transfer conference
  • Agreed loading / discharge plan
  • Agreement to carry out repairs
  • Mooring and Berthing
  • Mooring safety
  • Security of moorings
  • Preparations for arrival
  • Berthing at jetty berths
  • Berthing at buoy moorings
  • Tanker and Terminal Precautions for Cargo Operations
  • External openings in superstructures
  • Central air conditioning and ventilation systems
  • Openings in cargo tanks
  • Inspecting a tanker’s cargo tanks before loading
  • Marine cargo inspectors
  • Spills and leaks
  • Firefighting while the ship is alongside a terminal
  • Firefighting while in proximity to other ships
  • Notices
  • Manning requirements
  • Control of vehicles and other equipment
  • Helicopter operations
  • Bunkering Operation
  • Bunkering Safety Checklist
  • The Ship/Shore Safety Checklist
  • Composition of the Ship/Shore Safety Checklist
  • Example safety letter
  • Instructions for completing the Ship/Shore
  • Ship/Shore Safety Checklist (SSSCL)
DAY 4: SIGTTO Gas Carrier / Terminal Information
  • Introduction to liquified Gases
  • LNG
  • LPG
  • Safe jetty designs & Operation
  • Properties of Liquefied Gases
  • Chemical properties
  • Physical properties
  • Principles of refrigeration
  • Inert gas and nitrogen
  • Hydrate formation
  • Spillage of liquefied gas
  • Liquid and vapour densities
  • Flammability
  • Principles of Gas Carrier Design
  • The gas carrier codes
  • Cargo containment systems
  • Gas carrier types & layout
  • Surveys and certification
  • The Ship — Equipment and Instrumentation
  • Cargo pipelines and valves
  • Cargo pumps, heaters & vaporisers
  • Reliquefication plants and boil-off control
  • Cargo compressors and associated equipment
  • Inert gas and nitrogen systems
  • Electrical equipment in gas dangerous spaces
  • Temperature, Pressure & Level Monitoring Instrumentation
  • Custody transfer systems
  • The Terminal — Equipment and Instrumentation
  • Cargo transfer systems
  • Shore storage / containment systems
  • Pumps, compressors and heat exchangers
  • Temperature, Pressure & Level Monitoring Instrumentation
  • Fire-fighting Equipment Inspection, maintenance and training
DAY 5: SIGTTO Gas Carrier / Terminal Operation & Interface
  • The Ship/Shore Interface
  • Supervision and control
  • Communications Prior Tanker arrival, Alongside the jetty & During Cargo Operation
  • Ship/Shore safety check list
  • Berthing and mooring
  • Connection and disconnection of cargo hoses and hard arms
  • Cargo handling procedures
  • Linked Emergency shut-down systems
  • Terminal booklet — Information and Regulation
  • Cargo Handling Operations
  • Tank inspection
  • Loading procedures
  • The loaded voyage
  • Operation of the reliquefication plant
  • LNG boil-off as fuel
  • Discharging procedures
  • Ship-to-ship transfer
  • Cargo Measurement and Calculation
  • Special practices for gas cargoes
  • Density in air and density in vacuum
  • LNG quantification
  • Shore measurement versus ship measurement
  • Corrections to Vessel Trim & List
  • Ship/shore calculation procedures
  • Cargo documentation
  • Personal Health and Safety
  • Cargo hazards
  • Flammability
  • Toxicity
  • Entry into enclosed spaces
  • Personal protection
  • Emergency Procedures
  • The principal hazards
  • Liquefied gas fires & fighting procedures
  • Emergency procedures
  • Emergency release and emergency shutdown
  • Removal of ship from berth
Certificates
  • On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
  • Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Accreditation

GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.

All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.

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