VAPOUR EMISSION CONTROL

The present official training is aimed at the Masters and deck officers as well as senior engineers of the oil and chemical tankers, i.e. vessels considered subject to the VEC, i.e. vapor emission control. It supplements the video training devoted to VEC.

The declared learning objectives are to provide trainees with due understanding of the importance of VEC and with the good technical knowledge of the VEC systems that are commonly installed on such vessels, the layout of these systems, associated equipment and effective protective mechanisms. The trainees who go through both this booklet and video training will be able to operate the VEC system is a safe and efficient manner and will become thoroughly familiar with the applicable regulations and requirements.

The arrangement of the material in this booklet is similar to the one of the video - it opens with the introductory information followed by the several chapters addressing operation and training, procedures before arrival and loading, and after loading the cargo, lightering issues and others. there is a short glossary for easy use, and some questions for self-assessment. The appendices provide checklists to be filled prior to the use of the VEC system, and also sample VOC Management Plan for reference.