Course Topics

This three-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

  •     Assuring Measurement Accuracy

  •    Static Measurement - Manual - Automatic       
       - Open / Closed / Restricted Methods

  •     Characteristics of Petroleum and its Products

  •     Safety Aspects and Concerns

  •    Dynamic Measurement / Sampling / Proving

  •     Loss Prevention and Recovery

  •    Ship / Shore Measurement - All Aspects - VEF,
       OBQ, ROB, Free Water, Line Fills, Wedge, Etc.

  •     Legal Aspects of Custody Transfer and Carriage

  •     Causes of Loss - Loss Investigations

  •    Field Activities - Need for Good Inspections

  •     Contract Terms and Conditions - INCOTERMS

  •    Latest Industry Standards, Procedures and
       Practices - API - EI - ASTM - ISO - ANSI

  •     ISPS / MTSA Security Codes

  •     Documentation - Record Keeping

  •    API MPMS Chpt 12 Volume Calculations

  •     Equipment / Hardware / Software Update

  •    Inventory / Custody Transfer Oil Accounting

  •     Cargo Reconciliation - Voyage Analysis

  •    Basic Ship / Barge Design and Operation

  •     Shore Storage Tanks / Terminals / Refinery Ops

  •    Bills of Lading - Validity and Use

  •     Measurement Technology Updates



Course 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.