Introduction to Chartering & Tanker Operations
A foundational, high-impact course for maritime professionals
Date: October 21, 2025 |
Time: 9:00–4:00 CST |
Format: Live via Microsoft Teams
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 new to the industry or expanding a commercial/operations role,
this course gives you a clear, practical understanding of the tanker environment so you can contribute with confidence.
Delivered efficiently online, the training builds a structured foundation across tanker types, port regulations, operational procedures, and key commercial concepts—so you can engage more effectively in conversations, contracts, and cargo handling.
Who Should Attend
- Charterers, traders, and commercial analysts
- Operations and logistics personnel
- Technical professionals moving into commercial roles
- Regulatory, compliance, or insurance teams
- Anyone new to tankers or reinforcing the basics
What You’ll Learn
- Tanker Types & Vetting Basics: clean vs. dirty, how vetting impacts operations
- Regulations & Compliance: Port State Control, CoCs, ISM, ISPS—what matters and why
- Stakeholder Roles: Class, Flag, Pilots, Tugs, Agents—and their influence on execution
- Navigation & Arrival: draft/trim/list basics, customs clearance, immigration protocols
- Onboard Operations: bunkering, lightering, (de)ballasting, tank cleaning, cargo handling
- Advanced Cargo Concepts: COW, inerting, vapor recovery, pumping operations
- Cargo Measurement & Documentation: from loading to discharge—what’s recorded and how
- Commercial Operations: voyage costing, port rotation, how Worldscale drives decisions
What’s In It for You
- Fluency in tanker ops to add meaningful value in your role
- Fewer costly errors through better grasp of vessel, port, and stakeholder dynamics
- Commercial advantage by translating technical details into stronger decisions
- Day-to-day confidence from a practical, usable knowledge base
Included With Your Registration
- Certificate of Completion
- Full PDF slide deck
- Course book for future reference
- Live instruction, Q&A, and real-world examples
Set Yourself Up for Long-Term Success
Build a solid foundation in tanker operations with a step-by-step guide to how tankers work—and how to work with them.
Walk away ready to contribute with confidence on day one.
Course Fee: $2,000 per attendee
Space is limited to maintain an interactive format.
