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

Hydrocarbon cargoes, whether in liquid or gas form, are among the most highly demanded commodities globally. Ensuring their safe handling, transportation, and storage is crucial due to their high value and potential danger. This has been a key focus for various international organizations, who have deeply studied and addressed these concerns.

This ISGOTT & SIGTTO Requirements for Tanker/Oil & Gas Terminal Safe Operations training course follows the requirements set by the IMO, including SOLAS and MARPOL conventions, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF), and the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH). These organizations have developed comprehensive guidance and regulations, which are outlined in the latest ISGOTT version (Version 6) for petroleum/oil tankers and terminals, and in SIGTTO for LPG and LNG gas carriers and terminals.

The course will focus on cargo planning and transfer procedures, promoting effective terminal management and supporting safe transport and storage operations. It will also cover risk assessments and hazard identification to guide tanker and terminal personnel in managing safe operations and responding professionally during emergencies and contingencies. Additionally, the training will address key challenges and safety barriers in oil and gas tanker and terminal operations, focusing on both management-level and frontline staff measures.

This training course will feature:

• The Guidance & Requirements Of The International Organizations, ISGOTT & SIGTTO
• Safe handling, transportation and storage operations of Hydrocarbon Cargoes in Liquid or gas states
• Ship/Shore (Oil Tanker/Terminal) Interface
• Gas Carrier / Terminal Operation & Interface

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the function of the international organizations such as IMO, OCIMF, MTCOT, ICS & IAPH)
• Understand the overview of liquid bulk cargo handling such as the basic properties of liquefied gas and the principles of gas.
• Become acquainted with gas and liquid bulk cargo storage particularly the operations, storage tanks types, Boil off gas recovery system
• Identify the various flammability hazards associated with handling and be able to determine the hazards of hydrocarbon products as well as the precautions on tankers and terminals
• Review and improve liaison between tanker and terminal and recognize the various requirements, guidelines and methods of handling of cargo and ballast
• Become familiar with enclosed space entry, carriers & packaged cargoes in cargo handling and be able to recognize the emergency procedures
• Familiarize with the Safety Management Systems (SMSs), including complementary tools and processes such as permits to work & risk assessment
• Know Marine terminal administration and the critical importance of the tanker/terminal interface
• Recognise Maritime security and linkage to both the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code

This training course is intended for marine terminal staff, marine operation staff, oil movement personnel, custody measurement people, metering engineers and process engineers who have limited direct understanding of Liquid Bulk handling operations and as a base workshop for trainees with little or no experience of Liquid Bulk handling operations. The attendees can be but not limited to:

• Marine Terminal Facility Managers and Coordinators
• Terminal Superintendents, Supervisors and Engineers
• Safety and Environmental Managers, Engineers and Officers
• Oil & Gas Captains, Officers and Chief Engineers
• Ship Inspectors
• Spill Management Team Members
• Oil & Liquefied Gas Transfer Supervisors
• Marine Shipping Coordinators