Oil & Gas Marine Terminals Operations & Management Course

Course Category : Oil & Gas Management

Developing advanced professional capabilities to manage and operate oil and gas marine terminals in line with international safety, efficiency, and compliance standards.
5 Days
Intermediate Level

Introduction

Marine terminals represent one of the most complex and sensitive components of the oil and gas value chain, where operational activities intersect with safety, security, and international regulatory requirements. Any deficiency in terminal management can result in severe human, environmental, and financial consequences.
This course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of oil and gas marine terminal operations and management, focusing on cargo transfer, berthing support, emergency response, and risk management. It also addresses the managerial and technical competencies required to oversee complex marine terminal operations in line with international best practices.

Targeted Audience

Marine terminal facility managers and coordinators
Terminal superintendents, supervisors, and engineers
Safety and environmental managers, engineers, and officers
Spill management team members
Cargo transfer supervisors
Marine shipping coordinators
Dock and jetty maintenance planners

Targeted Skills

Managing oil and gas marine terminal operations
Applying marine safety and security requirements
Planning storage and transfer systems
Managing vessel and berthing operations
Assessing and managing operational risks

Expected Outcomes

Explain hydrocarbon properties and handling techniques in marine terminals
Apply international regulatory requirements for oil and gas marine terminals
Plan and manage storage and cargo transfer operations efficiently
Supervise vessel operations, berthing, and departure support
Implement safety, emergency response, and risk management programmes

Training Topics Index

Dangerous and toxic cargo
Confined spaces and breathable atmospheres
Hydrocarbon properties
Crude oil, LPG, and LNG
Fires and explosions (UEL / LEL / BLEVE)

Storage tanks and configurations
Tank inspection and cleaning
Pumping and piping systems
Marine loading arms
Ship-to-shore transfer operations

Jetties, quays, and SBMs
Harbour design and tidal effects
Depth limitations and dredging
Hose management and cargo compatibility
Bunkering and waste disposal

Ignition sources and electrostatic hazards
Hazardous area classification
Fire detection and firefighting systems
Shipboard firefighting
Qualitative and quantitative risk assessment

Storage and transfer planning
Berthing and cargo transfer support
Emergency response management
Vessel departure support
Security and international regulatory compliance

Course Features

Updated and Interactive Content
Hypothetical Examples and Case Studies
Pre- and Post-assessments to Measure Impact
Verified Certificate with a QR Verification Code