ISOtank Container Safety Requirement Training

The Singapore Chemical Industry Council (SCIC) will be organising a one-and-a-half-day Training Course on “Regulatory, Technical & Safety Requirements of ISO Tank Containers”. Over the years, ISO Tank Containers have become a more prominent packaging mode for the bulk liquid product distribution process. In the Chemical Industry, most of the products transported are hazardous by nature. Hence, it is important to have prior training and knowledge of this technical equipment before personnel are put to take charge of the operational activities.

This course provides a foundation in the use and operation of this highly specialised equipment, introducing the regulatory framework and various technical aspects of operating tank containers. It includes safety and testing requirements, operational issues such as capacity, loading and unloading methods, and cleanliness. The participants will have an opportunity to inspect an actual tank container during the practical session.

1. Course Aims & Objectives

2. Description of a tank container

•Equipment Attributes: Tank designs; standard liquid tank container

•Construction: Pressure vessel, insulation, and steam heating system

•Specials: Gases, electrical heating and cooling, others

3. Standardisation

•ISO standards for tank containers

•New mandatory size and type code per Convention for Safe Containers

•Mandatory operational markings and transport approvals

•UN marking requirements

4. New Tank Test Requirements

•Overview of manufacturing process

•Prototype Tests

5. Tank Components, Function, and Maintenance Considerations

6. Operating Safely

•Common hazards of operating tank containers

•Identifying Hazards: Classes, proper description, packing groups, etc.

•Descriptive marking and warning labelling

•IMDG danger warning requirements and variation

7. Tank Filling: Critical to Safety

• Related to tank capacity

• Safe minimum and maximum load

• 80/20 Rule

• Baffle Tanks

•Compulsory Container Weighing (VGM)

8. Loading & Unloading Tanks

•Basic methods

• Use of nitrogen

9. Maintenance Criteria

•International Tank Container Organisation (ITCO) Industry Standard

•Acceptable Container Condition (ACC)

•Priorities for operating tank containers

•Repairs and Repair Estimating: Standards

10. Regulations

•Recommendations for the Transport of Dangerous Goods / UN Model Regulations

•International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG) Amendment 40-20

•Convention for Safe Containers (CSC)

•IMO and UN Tanks: continued use of 1st generation IMO tank containers

•ADR and UN Tanks: Dual approval systems

•USA 49 CFR Tanks: Authorized tanks for hazardous material in the USA

11. Compatibility

•Assessing compatibility of products with tank containers

•Product list suitable for carriage mentioned in factory specifications

•Safety Data Sheets main source of evaluation other resources

12. Issues in the Transportation of Chemical Products in Stainless Steel Tanks

•Stainless Steel Properties: ‘Non-corroding’ and ‘non-contaminating’ metal

•316L dominant grade; grades

•Surface Finish: Important to corrosion resistance and cleanliness

•Corrosion Prevention: Drivers of corrosion

13. Cleanliness

•“What is clean?”

•Discolouration, stains, and colours: cosmetic or concern?

•Cleaning cargoes: Process and procedures; the most dangerous activity of tank operation

•Cleanliness Certificate: An acceptable warranty?

14. Testing Tanks & Legal Requirements

•Purpose

•Original Test

•Scope of Inspections: 2.5 and 5 year inspection and test, new requirement delayed tests

•Legal Exemptions

TRAINING PROGRAMME

Day 1- Theory session

9 am to 5 pm - Lecture

Day 2 – Practical session

9 am to 12 pm - Visit ISO Tank Depot

**The bus will depart at 8.30 am

ABOUT THE TRAINER

Paul Sireci is an expert in the handling and transportation of a wide range of commodities from food and raw materials to chemicals. He has over 30 years of experience running technical operations and inspection businesses for international companies. He has managed maintenance and repairs for ocean carriers including refrigerated and bulk liquid cargo services. He established tank cleaning operations and managed tank cleaning and repair depots in Australia and the US. He has continued to work with primary industries and commodity shippers on food transportation and safety and managing hazardous materials. He has previously held senior management positions in international inspection companies. He’s the Senior Consultant for Training and Business Development with SEA Train Advisors, a global consultancy based in Singapore.

Paul Sireci has also developed and conducted training courses and seminars on specialized equipment inspection, maintenance and operation in Australia, Belgium, Brazil, China, Indonesia, Japan, The Netherlands, Singapore, and the USA. He developed the Certified Tank Container Inspector training program for Unicon International

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Operational staff members from chemical companies and chemical logistics service providers, especially those associated with the transport logistics and handling of dangerous goods in ISO Tank Containers.

Workshop Details

Date : 03-04 April 2024, Wednesday and Thursday

Time : 9 am to 5 pm (Day 1) & 8.30 am to 2 pm (Day 2)

Venue : SCIC Training Room, Level 25

8 Jurong Town Hall Road, The JTC Summit

#25-05, Singapore 609434

Registration Fee

(Inclusive of GST) : S$708.50 for SCIC Members & S$872 for non-members

For Day-1: Training materials, lunch and 2 tea breaks will be provided

For Day-2: On lunch provided

Bus service will be chartered to bring the participants to the ISO tank depot for their practical session on day 2.

E-certificate of Completion

An e-certificate of completion will be issued within 2-3 weeks to the candidates who have attended the course.

How to Register

All participants are requested to complete the online registration form at www.scic.sg. An invoice will be sent to you upon receiving your registration form.

A confirmation email will be sent to you upon receiving your registration. Should you require further details, please do not hesitate to contact the SCIC Secretariat Office at 6267 8891 or email us at secretariat1@scic.sg

Schedule for Day 2 - Visit to Depot

Dress code

Gentlemen - Comfortable wear, covered shoes.

Ladies – jeans/pants, covered shoes, and heels are not allowed.

Programme

8.20 am – Participants assemble at JTC Summit Lobby

8.30 am (sharp) – Depart JTC Summit to the depot 9.00am - Participants arrive at the depot 9.05am to 11.55 am – Practical Session 12.00pm - Participants depart depot back to JTC Summit for lunch and wrap-up.