Liquid Cargo Handling Simulator
The transas liquid cargo handling simulator (OIL) is intended for the training and practise of tanker personnel in the carge handling and auxiliary control functions that would occur in the operational life of an oil tanker - The simulator can be used within the framework of IMO model courses 2.06 'Cargo and Ballast Handling Simulator', 1.01. 'Tanker Familiarisation' and 1.02 'Advanced Tanker Operations'. The simulation vessel is a double hulled tanker of 60,000t Dwt with a length of 240 metres.
The simulator consists of several software modules integrated into a network - at SSNS there is 1 instructor station for creation and running scenarios and analysis of outcomes, and 6 trainee stations for simulation of a Cargo Control Room (CCR) and auxilliary operations.
The following features are included as standard in the simulator:
- The mathematical model (MM) utilises the strength features of the vessel for draught, list and trim, stability and stress calculations;
- Cargo Systems (pumps, valves, pipelines and tanks)
- Ballast system (pumps, valves, pipelines and tanks)
- Tank Vent System
- Crude Oil washing (COW) system
- Sea Water Washing System
- Slop Tank System
- Oily Water seperation and discharge system
- Stripping system
- Inert Gas (IG) system
- Cargo heating system
- Alarms and Logging system
- Cargo handling facilities in normal and emergency modes
The major advantage of a liquid cargo handling simulator is the ability to train ships officers in the use of oil tanker facilities safely so as to prevent oil pollution by the ship. In addition, the simulator can be used for specialised training of tanker personnel in charge of cargo handling operations.