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ISGOTT & SIGTTO Requirements for Tanker/Oil & Gas Terminal Safe Operations

Oil & Gas Tanker – Terminal Safe Operation & Best Practical Interface

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The ISGOTT & SIGTTO Requirements for Tanker/Oil & Gas Terminal Safe Operations training course develops the regulatory, operational and practical knowledge needed to manage tanker and terminal safety. It provides marine, terminal, and oil and gas professionals with a structured understanding of international frameworks, safety standards and operating requirements. Coverage includes the latest version of ISGOTT, SIGTTO guidance, IMO conventions, SIRE inspections and the complete ship/shore interface safety framework. This knowledge supports the protection of personnel, assets and the environment throughout every stage of cargo transfer.

Delegates examine petroleum hazards, gas detection, static electricity management, enclosed space entry, cargo operations and emergency shutdown systems. The course also covers LNG and LPG handling, ship/shore communications and emergency response. Content progresses systematically through ISGOTT’s four parts and the five chapters addressing SIGTTO gas carrier and terminal operations. This approach enables professionals accountable for tanker and terminal safety to understand the requirements, their purpose and their application in operational environments.

This ISGOTT & SIGTTO Requirements for Tanker/Oil & Gas Terminal Safe Operations training course will highlight:

Applying the latest ISGOTT framework across its four parts
Understanding SIGTTO gas carrier and terminal operations across five chapters
Interpreting IMO conventions, SIRE inspections and ship/shore interface requirements
Managing petroleum hazards, gas detection and static electricity
Addressing enclosed space entry, cargo operations and emergency shutdown systems
Handling LNG and LPG, ship/shore communications and emergency response

Why Choose ISGOTT & SIGTTO Requirements for Tanker/Oil & Gas Terminal Safe Operations

Course Goals

What are the Goals?

The ISGOTT & SIGTTO Requirements for Tanker/Oil & Gas Terminal Safe Operations Course aims to build comprehensive understanding of the international regulatory frameworks, safety management systems, and operational processes that govern tanker and terminal activities, covering petroleum hazard control and onboard systems through LNG and LPG handling and safe ship/shore interfaces.

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe the requirements and responsibilities of IMO, SOLAS, MARPOL, ICS, OCIMF, IAPH, and ISGOTT in regulating safe tanker and terminal activities
Use the general information in ISGOTT Part 1 for petroleum hazards, gas detection, static electricity, fire protection, and human factors
Implement ISM Code requirements, permit to work systems, and enclosed space entry processes within shipboard safety management
Control cargo operations, tank cleaning, gas freeing, crude oil washing, and ballast operations in line with ISGOTT Part 2
Implement the ISGOTT Part 3 requirements for marine terminal administration, operations, systems, and emergency preparedness
Oversee cargo transfer equipment — including marine loading arms, hoses, vapour emission control, and emergency shutdown systems
Implement SIGTTO procedures for cargo handling, ship/shore interface requirements, emergency response, and personal health and safety measures

Who is this Training Course for?

This ISGOTT & SIGTTO Requirements for Tanker/Oil & Gas Terminal Safe Operations training course is designed for:

Oil and Gas Terminal Managers
Marine Terminal Superintendents
Tanker Masters and Chief Officers
Marine Operations Managers
Terminal Operations Supervisors
Loading Masters
Marine Safety Officers
Port Facility Security Officers
Ship–Shore Interface Coordinators
Marine and Terminal HSE Managers

Learning Approach

How will this Training Course be Presented?

The ISGOTT & SIGTTO Requirements for Tanker/Oil & Gas Terminal Safe Operations Course uses a structured, chapter-by-chapter learning method that systematically addresses all content within ISGOTT Parts 1 to 4 and SIGTTO Chapters 1 to 10 — enabling delegates to gain an authoritative and integrated understanding of both documents and their application to actual tanker and terminal operations.

Every day focuses on a specified section of ISGOTT or SIGTTO — linking regulatory material with operational application throughout through case-based discussions and practical scenario analysis.

Methods of delivery include:

Instructor-led training addressing ISGOTT and SIGTTO requirements chapter by chapter within an operational context
Hazard management workshops that apply principles relating to petroleum hazards, gas detection, static electricity, and fire protection
ISM Code and permit to work sessions that build capability in shipboard safety management and enclosed space entry
Discussions on cargo operations and tank management applying ISGOTT requirements for cargo, ballast, and tank cleaning
Discussions covering emergency procedures and incident response, applying SIGTTO procedures for emergency shutdown, fire response, and ship removal

The Course Content

Introduction to the Guidance & Requirements Of The International Organizations, 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

ISGOTT Part 1 General Information (Chapter 1 – 8)

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 (Chapter 9 – 14)

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

ISGOTT Part 3 Marine Terminal Information (Chapter 15 – 20)

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 (Chapter 21 – 25)

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)

SIGTTO Gas Carrier / Terminal Information (Chapter 1 – 5)

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

SIGTTO Gas Carrier / Terminal Operation & Interface (Chapter 6 – 10)

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

Recognition

Certificate

• Wallstreet Development Academy Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course.

Frequently Asked Questions

This course covers ISGOTT and SIGTTO requirements for safe tanker and oil and gas terminal operations. It focuses on operational safety and the practical interface between tankers and terminals. The content is centred on applying these requirements in the tanker–terminal operating environment.

This course is relevant to people whose work involves tanker operations, oil and gas terminal operations, or the interface between a tanker and a terminal. It is particularly applicable where personnel need to understand ISGOTT and SIGTTO requirements. The available course information does not specify particular job titles or prerequisite experience.

The course addresses the tanker–terminal interface through a practical focus on safe operation and good interface practices. It connects ISGOTT and SIGTTO requirements with the operational relationship between the tanker and the terminal. Detailed exercises or specific procedures are not listed in the provided course information.

The course builds understanding of safe tanker and terminal operations and the practical management of their interface. It supports the ability to relate ISGOTT and SIGTTO requirements to operational activities. The stated course information does not identify specific assessments or competency levels.

You will learn about the requirements that support safe operations between oil and gas tankers and terminals. The course addresses how tanker and terminal activities connect at the operational interface. It also highlights practical considerations for managing that interface safely.

Yes, the course focuses on safe operations across the tanker–terminal interface rather than treating either side in isolation. It considers the requirements relevant to oil and gas tankers and terminals. This approach supports a shared understanding of safe operational practices at the interface.

The training is specifically based on ISGOTT and SIGTTO requirements as they relate to tanker and oil and gas terminal operations. Its emphasis is on safe operation and the practical tanker–terminal interface. No additional standards, certifications, or accreditation are identified in the available course description.

The tanker–terminal interface is central because the course is designed around safe operation where tanker and terminal activities meet. Its subtitle explicitly emphasises oil and gas tanker–terminal safe operation and practical interface considerations. The course therefore treats interface safety as a key part of applying ISGOTT and SIGTTO requirements.