TANKER VETTING TRAINING

AIMS:

The Tanker Vetting Training Course aims to provide seafarers with a comprehensive understanding of tanker vetting requirements, inspection procedures, and industry best practices. The course prepares participants to successfully manage oil major vetting inspections by improving compliance with international regulations, safety management systems, and operational excellence.

OBJECTIVES:

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

1. Understand the purpose and importance of tanker vetting.
2. Explain the role of oil majors in the tanker vetting process.
3. Differentiate between vetting inspections and risk assessments.
4. Understand the complete tanker vetting inspection procedure.
5. Interpret Vetting Inspection Questionnaires (VIQ).
6. Identify common deficiencies found during vetting inspections.
7. Prepare the vessel and crew for successful vetting inspections.
8. Apply industry best practices for tanker operations.
9. Improve documentation and record-keeping for inspections.
10. Enhance safety culture and continuous improvement onboard.
11. SIRE 2.0 introduction, preparation and inspection

COURSE CONTENT:

1. Introduction 
2. Ship Vetting by Oil Majors 
3. Vetting – Inspection or Risk Assessment 
4. Vetting Inspection Procedure 
5. Vetting 
6. Vetting VIQ Walk Through 
7. Vetting Guidelines (Handout)