Marine Terminal Operations and Management

Start Date End Date Venue Fees (US $)
21 Jun 2026 Istanbul, Turkey $ 4,500 Register
11 Oct 2026 Riyadh, KSA $ 3,900 Register

Marine Terminal Operations and Management

Introduction

In this Oil and Gas Marine Terminals training course, the participants coming from companies that operate marine terminals will be provided with the necessary knowledge and updated tools and skills that will enable them to successfully handle various technical and safety issues during terminal operations such as cargo transfer support, including custody transfer, emergency response and vessel berthing support, according to international regulations and standards. This Oil & Gas Technology training course will focus on both managerial and technical aspects of the terminal operation that are prerequisites for the successful operation of such complex facilities. This Oil and Gas Marine Terminals training course will include several workshops with real problems from the terminal practice which will enable discussions and exchange of experiences.

This training course will feature:

  • Hydrocarbon Properties & Handling
  • Regulations & Requirements
  • Terminal Operation and Safety Management
  • Vessel Operations and Interaction with Terminal
  • Terminal Emergency Organization
  • Security & Safety According to International Standards

Objectives

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

    • Identify the important aspects of operations of oil & gas marine terminals
    • Follow the international regulations & requirements
    • Carry out the planning of storage & transfer systems for different petrol products
    • Understand the procedure of interaction with oil tankers and gas carriers
    • Manage and organize the emergency response plans in case of oil spill
    • Apply updated methods of risk assessment in marine terminal operations

Training Methodology

This is an interactive course. There will be open question and answer sessions, regular group exercises and activities, videos, case studies, and presentations on best practice. Participants will have the opportunity to share with the facilitator and other participants on what works well and not so well for them, as well as work on issues from their own organizations. The online course is conducted online using MS-Teams/ClickMeeting.

Who Should Attend?

The course is intended for:

  • Marine Terminal Facility Managers and Coordinators
  • Terminal Superintendents, Supervisors, and Engineers
  • Safety and Environmental Managers, Engineers and Officers
  • Spill Management Team Members
  • Transfer Supervisors
  • Marine Shipping Coordinators
  • Dock Maintenance Planners

Course Outline

DAY 1: Cargo Properties

  • Course Overview and Introductions
  • Dangerous Cargos
    • Toxicity
    • Confined Spaces
    • Breathable Atmospheres
  • Hydrocarbon Properties
    • Crude Oil
    • Liquified Petroleum Gas
    • Liquified Natural Gas
  • Fires & Explosions
    • UEL & LEL
    • BLEVE
    • Pancake Cloud Explosions

DAY 2: Storage & Transfer

  • Storage Tanks
    • Atmospheric above Ground Storage Tanks
    • Floating Roof, Fixed Roof, Variable Vapor Space, and Pressurized Tanks
    • Tank Inspections & Cleaning
  • Transfer Systems
    • Centrifugal Pumps Design and Operation
    • Piping Systems
    • Flow and Pressure Matching
  • Ship-shore Transfers
    • Marine Loading Arms
    • Lightering
    • The Ship / Shore Safety Checklist

DAY 3: Harbor & Vessels

  • Jetties, Quays, Wharves & SBMs
    • Harbour Design and Construction
    • Sizing & Tidal Effects
    • Depth Constraints & Dredging Operations
    • SBM Design & Construction
  • Hoses
    • Cargo Compatibility
    • Marking & Testing
    • Storage & Maintenance
  • Shipboard Management
    • Disposal of Tanks Washings, Slops & Dirty Ballast
    • Bunkering
    • Communications & Emergency Response Plans

DAY 4: Safety and Risk

  • Ignition Sources
    • Electrostatic Charge
    • Hazardous Zone Classification
    • Intrinsically Safe Equipment
  • Fire Fighting & Protection
    • Fire Detection Systems
    • Fire-fighting Systems
    • Shipboard Firefighting Systems
  • Risk
    • Risk Assessments
    • Risk Management
    • Qualitative and Quantitative Risk Assessment Techniques

DAY 5: Terminal Management

  • Storage & Transfer Planning
  • Berthing Support
  • Cargo Transfer Support
  • Emergency Response
  • Vessel Departure Support
  • Security and Vessel Access
  • International Regulations & Requirements for Oil & Gas Marine Terminals

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