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 |
September 2007 Houston, Texas
Practical Courses for Office and Field Personnel
We'll Show You How To . . . Minimize / Recover Oil Losses
. . . Improve Operational Performance and Bottom Line
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Marine
Custody Transfer, Petroleum Measurement and Loss Control
September
10-11,
2007
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8:00 am to
5:00 pm
September 12, 2007
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8:00 am to
12:00 noon
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Advanced
Course Petroleum Loss Control, Claims and Recovery
September 12,
2007 -
1:30 pm to
5:00 pm
September 13-14, 2007 - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Terminal
Operations and Operational Audits
September 17-18,
2007
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8:00 am to
5:00 pm
For those who would like to be recognized as being knowledgeable in the area of inspection/survey of marine petroleum cargoes, there is the . . .
· Inspection / Survey of Marine Petroleum Cargoes - Review & Certification Program
September 10-14,
2007 -
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
WHERE
DoubleTree Guest Suites Hotel
5353 Westheimer Road (by the Galleria)
Houston, Texas 77056 USA
Tel. 713-961-9000, Fax 713-877-8834
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Special hotel rates are available to course participants needing accommodations. Contact us for information. |
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| Registration begins a half hour before the scheduled start of each session. |
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| Continental breakfast and refreshments will be served each day. Everyone will be on their own for lunch. |
MARINE CUSTODY TRANSFER, PETROLEUM MEASUREMENT AND LOSS CONTROL
10-12 September, 2007
This
two-and-a-half day course covers the topics you want and need to know to better understand the
complexities of the measurement transfer and accounting of marine petroleum
cargoes, such as:
· Ship / Shore Measurement Terms and Definitions
· Static Measurement - Manual - Automatic - Open / Closed / Restricted Methods
· Dynamic Measurement / Sampling / Proving
· Ship / Shore Measurement - All Aspects - VEF, OBQ, ROB, Free Water, Line Fills, Wedge, Etc.
· Field Activities - Need for Good Inspections
· Latest Industry Standards, Procedures and Practices - API - EI - ASTM - ISO - ANSI
· Shore Storage Tanks / Terminals / Refinery Operations
· Inventory / Custody Transfer Oil Accounting
· Basic Ship / Barge Design and Operation
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· Assuring Measurement Accuracy
· Characteristics of Petroleum and its Products
·
Safety
Aspects and Concerns
· Loss Prevention and Recovery
· Legal Aspects of Custody Transfer and Carriage
·
Causes
of Loss - Loss Investigations
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Contract
Terms and Conditions - INCOTERMS
· 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
· Cargo Reconciliation - Voyage Analysis
Program Objective:
To study 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.
ADVANCED
COURSE PETROLEUM LOSS CONTROL, CLAIMS AND RECOVERY
T
his two-and-a-half day course builds on the basics you know to increase your understanding of ship/shore petroleum loss control and effectiveness in claims and recovery, such as:
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Recognizing
the Existence of a Loss
·
Determining
Magnitude of Loss
·
Assigning
Responsibility and Allocation of
Loss
·
Detailed
Cargo Reconciliation / Voyage
Analysis
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How Best
to Proceed if Loss Exists
·
Calculation
of Acceptable Loss Allowance
·
Trouble
Shooting Measurement Problems -
·
Finding
Hidden Cargo Accidental or
Intentional
·
Bills of
Lading / INCOTERMS / UCC
·
Field
Activities that Reduce Losses
up to 45%
·
Importance
of Good Inspectors and
Inspections and How to Get Them
·
Practical
Sample Problems and Calculations
·
Loss
Prevention and Recovery Methods
·
Whats
Best Recovery / Settlement Option
·
Minimizing
Risk and Loss Exposure
·
Elements
of a Successful Loss Control
Program
·
Time
Limits - Filing - Refuting Claims
·
Mock
Arbitration of Actual Cargo Loss
Claim
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Reduce
Loss Increase Demurrage?
·
System
Troubleshooting Avoid Pitfalls
·
Reducing
Risk thru Charter Party / Contract Clauses
Program Objective: To expose participants to the various methods and techniques currently available to prevent oil losses, minimize exposure to loss and identify and recover those that do occur.
INSPECTION / SURVEY OF MARINE PETROLEUM CARGOES REVIEW & CERTIFICATION
10-14 September 2007
This
five-day program offers qualified certification candidates three days of review
and training before taking the two-day exam.
Review topics include:
>
Industry Measurement and Safety Standards>
API ISGOTT Procedures and Regulations>
Terminal / Ship Operations / Safety> Petroleum Measurement Review All Aspects
>
Contract Terms and Definitions Documentation
>
Loss
Prevention and Control
> Cargo Reconciliation Identification of Loss
> VEF - Wedge - Deadweight Survey
The two-day exam offers qualified candidates the opportunity to become certified
as knowledgeable 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 as being knowledgeable 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 the opportunity for qualified individuals to become certified in the area of Inspection / Survey of Marine Petroleum Cargoes.
TERMINAL
OPERATIONS AND OPERATIONAL AUDITS
17-18 September 2007
This two-day course covers the topics you want and need to know to increase your understanding of terminal operations, management, regulatory requirements, and operational audits, such as:
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Regulatory
Bodies |
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General
Terminal Design |
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Tank
Types and Design - Fixed, Floating / Cones up/down |
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Terminal
Pipes, Pumps and Systems |
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Inventory
Control / Planning |
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General
Operating Practices |
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Tank
Maintenance |
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Leak
Detection / Prevention |
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Soil
Remediation |
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Ship/Shore
Coordination |
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Environmental
Issues - Evaporation/Leakage |
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Measurement
Systems - Manual / Automatic |
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General
Safety Issues |
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Personnel
Training Programs |
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Vapor
Recovery Systems |
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Tank
Certification |
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Terminal
Auditing - Compliance / Safety / Inventory |
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Recognizing
Operational Shortcomings |
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Storage
Issues |
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Security
Concerns |
Program Objective: To give participants a practical knowledge of the workings of an oil terminal and how to effectively audit it as to its overall operational, governmental and safety compliance and oil loss accountability.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Management,
staff, schedulers, field personnel, vessel operators, charterers, attorneys,
loss control analysts, oil accountants, administrative personnel and anyone else
involved with the movement or measurement of oil in any way wishing to enhance
their knowledge in the described areas.
COURSE FORMAT
All courses use a combination of lectures, audiovisual presentations, hands-on use of equipment (where applicable), problem solving discussion and daily summary and question and answer sessions. The Advanced Course Petroleum Loss Control, Claims & Recovery includes a mock arbitration of an actual loss case.
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 course is US$1,335 if paid before the start of the session; US$1,440 if paid on the first day. Group and multiple course discounts may also be available.
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COURSE FEE PAYMENT IN FULL OR SUITABLE ARRANGEMENTS MUST BE MADE PRIOR TO START OF THE COURSE.
Bring Your Questions ….They Will Be Answered!
Enercon’s courses have been designed to be as practical and useful as possible and attempt to bring these subjects into a "real life" context for the participants. This is done, in part, by allowing the attendees to discuss their specific operations problems as well as directly participate in the structured course program. If a specific question raised cannot be answered immediately, all attempts will be made to have an answer before the end of the program. If this is not possible, the question will be researched and a response provided as soon as practical after the course.
You may enroll in any course by enrolling online or by calling 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 cant 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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Amended July 31, 2007