This 2-day course of study will have satisfied the requirements of 46 CFR, Part 13 and gained a greater understanding of the responsibilities associated with being the “Person-In-Charge.” Provided they hold an appropriate certificate and are otherwise qualified in accordance with regulation VII-2.2 of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended in 1995, those successfully completing the course should be able to take immediate responsibility for loading, discharging and care in transit or handling of cargo on oil tankers. This course will satisfy the training requirements of 46 CFR 13.120 for renewal of an endorsement as Tankerman-PIC (Ship) DL. This course provides training for masters, chief engineers, officers and any person with immediate responsibility for the loading, discharging and care in transit or handling of cargo. It comprises a specialized training program appropriate to their duties, including oil tanker safety, fire safety measures and systems, pollution prevention, operational practice and obligations under applicable laws and regulations. The course takes full account of section A-VII of the STCW Code adopted by the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended in 1995.