Loading Master for Oil, LNG, Gas & Petrochemical Terminals
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Program Professional Framework
Loading Master for Oil, LNG, Gas & Petrochemical Terminals
Program Overview
The loading master is the terminal's key link with the ship, responsible for safe, efficient and accurately measured cargo transfers. This advanced programme covers the full role across crude, refined product, LPG, LNG and chemical terminals: terminal and ship operations, ISGOTT and the Ship/Shore Safety Checklist, SIGTTO guidance for gas carriers, the IGC and IBC Codes, mooring and berth management, cargo transfer planning, custody transfer measurement, vapour and emissions control, security under the ISPS Code and emergency response. Strategic modules address terminal performance, governance, incident investigation and an applied improvement study at a Gulf export terminal.
Learning Outcomes
- ✓Plan and supervise cargo loading and discharge operations in line with ISGOTT and terminal regulations.
- ✓Conduct the ship/shore safety checklist and pre-transfer conference and resolve non-conformities with the ship's officers.
- ✓Apply SIGTTO guidance and the IGC and IBC Codes to LNG, LPG and chemical transfers.
- ✓Verify custody transfer quantities using ullage, temperature, sampling and meter data and handle cargo disputes.
- ✓Manage mooring, berth and emergency shutdown arrangements to prevent and respond to incidents.
- ✓Lead an applied study that improves terminal safety, vessel turnaround or measurement performance.
Target Audience
- Loading masters and mooring masters
- Marine terminal superintendents and supervisors
- Terminal operations and cargo inspection professionals
- Port, marine and HSE managers responsible for oil, gas and petrochemical terminals
Detailed Program Modules
01Terminal Operations and the Loading Master Role
- Types of oil, gas and petrochemical terminals
- Responsibilities and authority of the loading master
- Ship-shore interface and communication
02Safety Standards and Regulatory Framework
- ISGOTT principles for oil tankers and terminals
- IMO conventions: SOLAS and MARPOL essentials
- Terminal regulations and port requirements
03Ship/Shore Safety and Pre-Transfer Procedures
- The Ship/Shore Safety Checklist
- Pre-transfer conference and the agreed loading plan
- Stop-work authority and non-conformities
04Mooring and Berth Management
- Mooring arrangements and OCIMF guidance
- Environmental limits and berth monitoring
- Loading arms, hoses and emergency release systems
05Crude and Refined Product Operations
- Loading rates, line-up and topping off
- Ballast, static electricity and inert gas
- Cargo segregation and contamination prevention
06LNG, LPG and Chemical Operations
- SIGTTO guidance and the IGC Code for gas carriers
- Cool-down, vapour return and boil-off management
- Chemical cargoes under the IBC Code
07Custody Transfer and Cargo Documentation
- Ullage, temperature, sampling and meter measurement
- Quantity calculations and loss control
- Bills of lading, cargo documents and dispute handling
08Vapour, Emissions and Environmental Protection
- Vapour control and recovery systems
- Spill prevention and oil pollution response
- Emissions monitoring and reporting at terminals
09Security, Emergency Response and Investigation
- ISPS Code and terminal security
- Emergency shutdown, fire and evacuation planning
- Incident investigation and lessons learned
10Terminal Performance and Applied Improvement
- Terminal KPIs: vessel turnaround, demurrage and safety
- Governance, audits and vetting interfaces
- Applied improvement study at a Gulf export terminal
Training Methodology
Applied Project & Assessment
Applied Project
Participants complete an applied study at an oil, LPG or LNG terminal: they review a recent cargo operation, map the ship/shore interface and measurement steps, identify safety and performance gaps, and present a governance-backed improvement plan with KPIs for terminal management.
Assessment
Short diagnostic at the start, practical tasks linked to each learning outcome, and evaluation of the applied project against published criteria.