- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
Part C of the SOTO course is specifically designed for existing certificated personnel presently serving in the industry who have successfully completed Parts A & B. It is anticipated that Part C will be used primarily for CPE requirements, approximately 30-hours instruction at an approved training facility. A student who successfully achieves all of the requirements of Parts A, B, and C will be eligible for full Marine Safety/TC SOTO certificate of competency.
Prerequisite(s)
- MSSM1010 – Supervisor of Oil Transfer Operations (Part A), 3 months industry experience (Part B), MED with respect to STCW Basic Safety or MED A1 and B2, completion of a Restricted Radio Operator examination and proof of Medical Fitness ( A valid Seafarers Medical).
Credits
2.0
Domestic fees
$484.98 - $485.75 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Sketch and describe cargo pipelines and pump rooms on tank barges.
- Understand basic pipeline theory.
- Understand the meaning of NPSH.
- Understand why decreasing pump speed will affect tank suction.
- Understand the meaning of design point.
- Understand why low vapor pressure will improve tank suction.
- Understand why actual discharge rates are affected by static and dynamic back pressures from shore installations.
- Sketch and describe a graph showing the characteristics of a centrifugal pump.
- Understand the meaning of a shore installation curve.
- Sketch and describe a typical Q-H curve.
- Demonstrate the ability to perform routine maintenance checks.
- Understand the problem associated with heated cargo.
- Demonstrate proficiency with respect to cargo planning and calculations on a tank barge.
- Demonstrate proficiency in completing regulatory and company paperwork on a tank barge.
- List the information to be provided by the unmanned tank barge for loading and discharging.
- Outline special requirements for offshore and shore oil cargo transfers within the Arctic waters.
- Use Oil Pollution Prevention Regulations and environmental response guidelines for pollution prevention and emergency response.
- Describe procedures for operation communication between tank barge and shore facilities/relevant authorities.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2022
Course Offerings
Fall 2024
Below is one offering of MSSM 2000 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 51230
Dates
Mon Dec 09 - Fri Dec 13
- 5 days
- CRN 51230
- Domestic fees $485.75
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 09 - Dec 13 | Mon - Fri | 08:30 - 16:00 | Marine BMC |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- IMPORTANT NOTE: CLASS WILL BE HELD AT THE MARINE CAMPUS IN NORTH VANCOUVER ORIGINALS and COPIES of prerequisites must be submitted to the instructor on the first day of the course. Please refer to website for any/all prerequisites. Student manual will be provided in class. Students will be required to bring the following supplies: suitable writing material (pens, pencils, coloured pencils, paper, rulers, etc.) a simple calculator, work wear including safety shoes/boots and coveralls. Note: For the issuance of Transport Canada Training certificates by the school, a Transport Canada, Candidate Document Number (CDN#) will be required.
Winter 2025
Below is one offering of MSSM 2000 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 91748
Dates
Mon Mar 03 - Fri Mar 07
- 5 days
- CRN 91748
- Domestic fees $484.98
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 03 - Mar 07 | Mon - Fri | 08:30 - 16:00 | Marine BMC Rm. 255 |
Instructor
Ivan Pichugin
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- ORIGINALS and COPIES of prerequisites must be submitted to the instructor on the first day of the course. Please refer to website for any/all prerequisites. Student manual will be provided in class. Students will be required to bring the following supplies: suitable writing material (pens, pencils, coloured pencils, paper, rulers, etc.) a simple calculator, work wear including safety shoes/boots and coveralls. Note: For the issuance of Transport Canada Training certificates by the school, a Transport Canada, Candidate Document Number (CDN#) will be required.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.