ENERCON GROUP, INC.
SERVING THE PETROLEUM AND MARINE INDUSTRIES
AROUND THE WORLD
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ENERCON GROUP, INC. SERVING THE PETROLEUM AND MARINE INDUSTRIES AROUND THE WORLD |
March 2007 - BONAIRE
Special
"Hands-On"
Programs
Two Courses for the Price of One
Bonaire Cost Comparison
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Advanced Tanker Operations & Advanced Charter Parties, Laytime and Demurrage |
March 5-9,
2007 - 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
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Marine Custody Transfer, Petroleum Measurement, Loss Control & Advanced Petroleum Loss Control, Claims and Recovery |
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Inspection / Survey of Marine Petroleum Cargoes
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Note: A tour of the
BOPEC Terminal and a Loading/Discharging Vessel(s) will be conducted
during each session, conditions permitting. 
WHERE
BOPEC Oil Storage and Transshipment Terminal
Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles
Bonaire Advantage
Air Travel Options
Tel. 011-599 -717 - 8177
Fax 011-599 -717 - 8266
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Special Hotel and car rental rates for course participants are being arranged. To take advantage of these rates please check with us. |
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ADVANCED TANKER OPERATIONS & ADVANCED CHARTER PARTIES, LAYTIME AND DEMURRAGE
5-9 March 2007
This
special five-day program will
cover the topics you need to know to better understand the more complex issues
of oil
tanker operations and management, and charter parties, laytime and demurrage, such as:
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Ship
Wrecks, Oil Spills and Regulations |
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What Was
Learned From the TORREY CANYON, |
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Politics
of Oil - Regulation Time Tables |
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OPA 90 -
Borne of Catastrophe |
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ISO 9000
vs. ISM Codes |
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Double
Hull vs. Alternate Designs such as the Mid-Deck and Coloumb Egg Designs |
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Port
/ Flag State Control Regulations |
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Tank
Cleaning Procedures - Special Cargoes |
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New
Training - Requirements/ Facilities/ Methods / STCW Requirements |
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Vessel
Casualty Analysis - Flag / Age / Size |
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Vetting - Questionnaires - Flag / Class Ratings |
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Performance
Clauses and Calculations |
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Return of the Pirates - Non-Lethal Counter Measures |
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Freak Waves and Tanker Operations - Forecasting and Avoiding |
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Maintenance
- Practices / Costs |
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Sample Various Maritime Legal Issues |
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Actual
Arbitration Rulings:
Demurrage
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Vessel Performance/Non-Performance
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Arrived Ship, NOR, Laydays
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Safe Berth, Safe Port |
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Intertanko’s
Latest Positions on Key Charter Parties
and Clauses |
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Pitfalls
of Ship Fixing by Telex |
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Key
Clauses to Protect Your Interest When Special Cargoes are Carried
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Terms and
Conditions of Terminals vs. Charter
Parties and Relative
Clauses |
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Detailed
Discussion of Owner’s Items vs. Charterer’s Items and
Agents |
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Advanced
Loss Control Using Charter Parties and Clauses |
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Optimizing
Vessel Utilization and Selection |
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Mock Case Discussions |
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New
Dispute Settlement Options – Shortened Arbitration / Negotiation / Mediation |
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Discussion
– When The Contract Fails |
Program Objective: To study the links between catastrophes and industry regulations and to take an in-depth look at tanker operations, from new vessel designs to the latest in ship / port security, and most everything in between. Participants will also make an in-depth study of the industry key charter party clause interpretation, actual case studies, arbitration rulings and awards, and parallel contracts, i.e. purchase and sale agreements.
MARINE CUSTODY TRANSFER, PETROLEUM MEASUREMENT, LOSS CONTROL & ADVANCED PETROLEUM LOSS CONTROL, CLAIMS AND RECOVERY
12-16 March 2007
This
special 5-day
program c
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Ship / Shore Measurement Terms and Definitions |
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Static Measurement - Manual - Automatic - Open / Closed / Restricted Methods |
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Dynamic Measurement / Sampling / Proving |
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Ship / Shore Measurement - All Aspects - VEF, OBQ, ROB, Free Water, Line Fills, Wedge, Etc. |
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Field Activities - Need for Good Inspections |
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Latest Industry Standards, Procedures and Practices - API - IP - ASTM - ISO - ANSI |
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Storage Tanks / Terminals / Refinery Operations |
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Inventory / Custody Transfer Oil Accounting |
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Basic Ship / Barge Design and Operation |
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Assuring Measurement Accuracy |
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Characteristics of Petroleum and its Products |
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Safety
Aspects and Concerns |
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Loss Prevention and Recovery |
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Legal Aspects of Custody Transfer and Carriage |
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Causes
of Loss - Loss Investigations |
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Contract
Terms and Conditions - INCOTERMS
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ISPS / MTSA Security Codes |
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Documentation
- Record Keeping |
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API MPMS
Chpt 12 Volume Calculations |
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Equipment
/ Hardware / Software Update |
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Cargo Reconciliation - Voyage Analysis |
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Recognizing
the Existence of a Loss |
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Determining
Magnitude of Loss |
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Assigning
Responsibility and Allocation of |
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Detailed
Cargo Reconciliation / Voyage |
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How Best
to Proceed if Loss Exists |
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Calculation
of Acceptable Loss Allowance |
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Trouble
Shooting Measurement Problems - Equipment, Personnel and Procedures |
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Finding
Hidden Cargo – Accidental or |
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Bills of
Lading / INCOTERMS / UCC |
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Field
Activities That Reduce Losses |
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Importance
of Good Inspectors and |
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Practical
Sample Problems and Calculations |
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Loss
Prevention and Recovery Methods |
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What’s
Best Recovery / Settlement Option |
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Minimizing
Risk and Loss Exposure |
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Elements
of a Successful Loss Control Program |
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Time
Limits - Filing - Refuting Claims |
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Mock
Arbitration of Actual Cargo Loss |
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Reduce
Loss – Increase Demurrage? |
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System
Troubleshooting – Avoid Pitfalls |
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Reducing
Risk thru C/P-Contract Clauses |
Program Objective: To familiarize the participants with the complexities and difficulties involved in marine custody transfer operations, measurement and loss control from both ship and shore perspectives, and reviews the latest industry standards in these areas. Shows participants how to best find and use the measurement data needed to determine if an oil loss has occurred, how to allocate responsibility for it and to proceed to recover and/or prevent the loss from occurring again. Reviews various technologies, methods and techniques available to prevent and or minimize exposure to oil losses.
INSPECTION
/ SURVEY OF MARINE
PETROLEUM
CARGOES
12-16 March 2007
This
five-day program offers qualified certification candidates three days of review
and training before taking the two-day exam.
Review topics include:
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Industry
Measurement and Safety Standards |
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API
– ISGOTT Procedures and Regulations |
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Terminal
/ Ship Operations / Safety |
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Petroleum
Measurement Review
– All Aspects |
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Contract
Terms and Definitions
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Documentation |
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Oil Loss
Prevention and Control |
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Cargo Reconciliation – Identification of Loss |
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VEF - Wedge - Deadweight Survey |
The
two-day exam offers qualified candidates the opportunity to become certified in
the area of Inspection or Survey of Marine Petroleum Cargoes.
THE
EXAM
Candidates must have one year of experience as a cargo inspector or have equivalent time involved with the measurement of marine petroleum cargoes and pass a comprehensive two-part exam. Part One consists of 400 multiple choice, true/false and fill in the blank questions. These questions are totally based on API measurement standards and safety issues found in the International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals (ISGOTT). Part Two consists of five practical problems including – Knowledge of Applicable Standards, Finding and Allocating Losses by Voyage Analysis, Deadweight Survey, and Calculation and Application of VEF and Wedge.
CERTIFICATION
Successful candidates in the certification program will be awarded certificates in the area of "Inspection" or "Survey" of Marine Petroleum Cargoes, depending on the type of experience of the candidate. The certificates will be issued by the International School for Inspectors of Petroleum.
Program Objective: Provides a concise and practical review of cargo and bunker inspection, measurement, loss control, operations and safety. Also provides the opportunity for qualified individuals wishing to have their knowledge tested to become certified in the area of Inspection / Survey of Marine Petroleum Cargoes.
Managers, staff, vessel operators, agents, schedulers, charterers, attorneys, government, loss control analysts, oil accountants, terminal, vessel, field and administrative personnel and anyone else working with oil tankers or measurement and oil storage in any way wishing to enhance their knowledge in the described areas will benefit from these programs.
COURSE FORMAT
All courses use a combination of lectures, audio visual presentations,
hands on use of equipment (where applicable), problem solving discussion and
daily summary and question and answer sessions. The Advanced Tanker Operations course includes
a mock
arbitration of an actual tanker operations cas
MATERIALS
Participants
receive original reference books, pertinent industry publications, papers and other handouts. A
course certificate is awarded to all those successfully completing the program.
FEES
The base fee for each combined program is US$1,335 if paid before the start of the session and US$1,440 if paid on the first day. A special “early fee” US$1,235 is available if payment is received at least 21 days prior to commencement of the program. Group and multiple course discounts may also be available.
ENROLL
NOW AND SAVE!
You may enroll in any course by enrolling online, by calling our office at tel. 305-445-0647, or via email to info@enercongroup.com.
Confirmation and course outline will be sent to registrants.
IN-HOUSE PROGRAMS
If you can’t attend these sessions or you have a group of people in your organization that would benefit from these courses, you may want to take advantage of our in-house programs. All of our courses can be brought in-house "as is" or "custom-tailored" to meet your specific requirements on a very cost-effective basis. For more information about these or any of our other courses or services, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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