Basic Training For Oil And Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations (OCTCO)
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The OCTCO course is offered by 88 DG Shipping-approved institutes across India, including locations in: Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Haryana, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh.
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Anvay Maritime Institute
Euro Tech Maritime Academy
Urmila Institutes of Maritime Studies
GKM Institute of Marine Sciences And Technology
Bernhard Schulte Ship Training Foundation
HSNA Maritime Education And Research
Institute of Marine Education And Research
Gurship Education Trust Maritime Training Institute
Institute of Marine Engineers(India) Goa
CV Raman College of Engineering
Yak Management And Marine Education Centre
Hoon Maritime Institute
Ocean Dream Marine Training Institute
BP Marine Academy
BIMT VIZAG
Centre For Maritime Training Noida (CMT)
TS Rahaman
CMC Maritime Academy, Chennai
U.V. Patel College of Engineering
Zasha Institute Of Maritime Studies - Dehradun
Asha International Institute of Marine Technology Varanasi
Sakshi Institute of Maritime Foundation
Mercantile Marine Academy
Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies Mumbai
SSNT COLLEGE
Oceana Maritime Training Institute
DEV MARINE ACADEMY
Maritime Foundation
Naval Maritime Academy West
International Maritime Institute
Samudra Gyan Marine Academy
Pondicherry Maritime Academy
Navigator Maritime Academy
Seacom Marine College
AMET City College
Seaskills Maritime Academy
HIMT VIZAG
Sriram Institute of Marine Studies
Setrac College of Offshore Training
Asha International Institute of Marine Technology Mumbai
Indus Seafarers Training Academy
Jeyanthinather Academy of Marine Studies
Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies
Marine Training Academy
Aquatech Institute of Maritime Studies
SNS Maritime Training Institute
Tamil Nadu Maritime Academy
Girik Maritime Academy
Meridian Marine Academy
HIMT Chennai
| Name of the Institute | Location | Price (INR) | Starts | Apply Now |
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| Anvay Maritime Institute | Mumbai, Maharashtra | ₹3000 | 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 28 Apr |
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| Euro Tech Maritime Academy | Kochi, Kerala | ₹6500 | 7 Apr,23 Apr |
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| Urmila Institutes of Maritime Studies | Patna, Bihar | ₹4500 | Dates coming soon. Stay notified! |
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| GKM Institute of Marine Sciences And Technology | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | ₹2600 | 13 Apr, 27 Apr |
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| Bernhard Schulte Ship Training Foundation | Kochi, Kerala | ₹6500 | Dates coming soon. Stay notified! |
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| HSNA Maritime Education And Research | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh | ₹7000 | 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr |
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| Institute of Marine Education And Research | Patna, Bihar | ₹5100 | 06 Apr, 20 Apr |
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| Gurship Education Trust Maritime Training Institute | Mumbai, Maharashtra | ₹2700 | Dates are coming soon stay notified! |
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| Institute of Marine Engineers(India) Goa | Dabolim, Goa | ₹6900 | Dates coming soon. Stay notified! |
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| CV Raman College of Engineering | Bhubaneshwar, Odisha | ₹6000 | Dates coming soon. Stay notified! |
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| Yak Management And Marine Education Centre | Mumbai, Maharashtra | ₹2500 | 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr |
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| Hoon Maritime Institute | Kolkata, West Bengal | ₹3839 | 13 Apr, 27 Apr |
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| Ocean Dream Marine Training Institute | Mumbai, Maharashtra | ₹4000 | Dates coming soon. Stay notified! |
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| BP Marine Academy | Mumbai, Maharashtra | ₹3555 | Dates coming soon. Stay notified |
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| BIMT VIZAG | Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh | ₹6100 | Dates coming soon. Stay notified! |
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| Centre For Maritime Training Noida (CMT) | Noida, Uttar Pradesh | ₹5500 | 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr |
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| TS Rahaman | Mumbai, Maharashtra | ₹4000 | Dates coming soon. Stay notified! |
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| CMC Maritime Academy, Chennai | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | ₹4000 | Dates coming soon. Stay notified! |
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| U.V. Patel College of Engineering | Mehsana, Gujarat | ₹5000 | Dates coming soon. Stay notified! |
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| Zasha Institute Of Maritime Studies - Dehradun | Dehradun, Uttarakhand | ₹6050 | Dates coming soon. Stay notified! |
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| Asha International Institute of Marine Technology Varanasi | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh | ₹4500 | Dates coming soon. Stay notified! |
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| Sakshi Institute of Maritime Foundation | Mumbai, Maharashtra | ₹6000 | Dates coming soon. Stay notified! |
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| Mercantile Marine Academy | Kolkata, West Bengal | ₹3850 | Dates coming soon. Stay notified! |
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| Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies Mumbai | Mumbai, Maharashtra | N/A | Dates coming soon. Stay notified! |
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| SSNT COLLEGE | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | ₹4000 | Dates not released yet from institute |
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| Oceana Maritime Training Institute | Mumbai, Maharashtra | ₹3000 | Dates coming soon. Stay notified! |
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| DEV MARINE ACADEMY | Kalol, Gujarat | ₹8000 | Dates coming soon. Stay notified! |
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| Maritime Foundation | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | ₹4800 | Dates coming soon. Stay notified! |
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| Naval Maritime Academy West | Mumbai, Maharashtra | ₹5200 | 15 Apr |
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| International Maritime Institute | Noida, Uttar Pradesh | ₹7500 | Dates coming soon. Stay notified! |
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| Samudra Gyan Marine Academy | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh | N/A | Dates coming soon. Stay notified! |
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| Pondicherry Maritime Academy | Puducherry, Tamil Nadu | ₹3705 | 13 Apr, 27 Apr, 30 Apr |
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| Navigator Maritime Academy | Agra, Uttar Pradesh | ₹6500 | Dates not released yet from institute |
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| Seacom Marine College | Howrah, West Bengal | ₹3840 | Dates coming soon. Stay notified! |
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| AMET City College | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | ₹4000 | Dates coming soon. Stay notified! |
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| Seaskills Maritime Academy | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu | ₹5000 | Dates coming soon. Stay notified! |
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| HIMT VIZAG | Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh | ₹5900 | 27 Apr |
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| Sriram Institute of Marine Studies | New Delhi, Delhi | ₹6500 | 13 Apr, 20 Apr |
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| Setrac College of Offshore Training | Mumbai, Maharashtra | ₹3500 | 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr |
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| Asha International Institute of Marine Technology Mumbai | Mumbai, Maharashtra | ₹3000 | 1 Apr, 3 Apr, 6 Apr, 8 Apr, 10 Apr, 13 Apr, 15 Apr, 17 Apr, 20 Apr, 22 Apr, 24 Apr, 27 Apr, 29 Apr |
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| Indus Seafarers Training Academy | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | N/A | Dates coming soon. Stay notified! |
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| Jeyanthinather Academy of Marine Studies | Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu | ₹5950 | Dates coming soon. Stay notified! |
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| Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies | Lonavala, Maharashtra | N/A | Dates coming soon. Stay notified! |
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| Marine Training Academy | Udvada, Gujarat | ₹7400 | 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr |
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| Aquatech Institute of Maritime Studies | New Delhi, Delhi | ₹6000 | Dates coming soon. Stay notified! |
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| SNS Maritime Training Institute | Mumbai, Maharashtra | ₹4000 | 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr |
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| Tamil Nadu Maritime Academy | Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu | ₹3000 | Dates coming soon. Stay notified! |
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| Girik Maritime Academy | Mumbai, Maharashtra | ₹4000 | Dates not released yet from institute |
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| Meridian Marine Academy | Mumbai, Maharashtra | ₹4000 | Dates coming soon. Stay notified! |
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| HIMT Chennai | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | ₹4900 | 6 Apr, 20 Apr |
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OCTCO Course Description:
The OCTCO course (Full form: Basic Training For Oil And Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations) is 6 days DG Shipping approved structured course crucial certification for seafarers aspiring to work on oil and chemical tankers and is mandatory for obtaining an Indian Oil and chemical Tanker DCE. This comprehensive 6-days course is structured in accordance with the latest STCW Convention and DG Shipping Guidelines. Participants will gain in-depth knowledge of:
- Core principles of oil and chemical cargo operations
- Safety protocols and industry best practices
- Properties and characteristics of oil and chemical cargoes.
- Advanced equipment and technology used in cargo handling
- Emergency response procedures for oil and chemical tanker operations
This oil and chemical tanker course focuses on practical skills and regulatory compliance, equipping seafarers with the expertise required for safe and efficient oil and chemical tanker operations.
Eligibility for OCTCO Course
- Age Requirement
- Must be at least 18 years old. .
- Educational Qualification
- Minimum qualification: 10th pass.
- Must possess a valid Indian CDC.
- Should have successfully cleared:- Basic Safety Training (BST) exit exam & STSDSD (Security Training for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties) exit exam
- Medical Fitness
- Must be medically fit as per the International Maritime Organization (IMO) standards.
- A medical fitness certificate from an approved doctor is required.
- Vision and hearing should meet the required standards.
- Nationality & Identity Proof
- Valid passport or national identity document (as per country regulations).
- No Criminal Record
- Some training institutes may require a police clearance certificate if you had any record of offense.’
- E-Learning Requirement:-
- With a focus on practical skills and regulatory compliance, this program equips seafarers with the expertise required for safe and efficient gas tanker operations.
Documents Required for OCTCO Course
To apply for the OCTCO course you need a list of documents such as:
- INDoS Id
- BST STCW course (EFA, FFPFF) Certificate
- Valid Medical Certificate by a DG Shipping Approved Doctor.
- A valid passport
OCTCO Course Details
The OCTCO course equips seafarers with essential knowledge and skills required for safe oil and chemical tanker operations. The training covers:
- Basic knowledge of oil and chemical tankers
- Basic knowledge of the Physical and chemical properties of oil and chemicals
- Knowledge and understanding of tanker safety culture and safety management
- Basic knowledge of the hazards associated with tanker operations .
- Basic knowledge of hazard controls.
- Understanding of information on a Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
- Function and proper use of gas-measuring instruments, breathing apparatus and tank evacuation equipment.
- Proper use of safety equipment and protective devices.
- Basic knowledge of first aid with reference to a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
- Fire safety and fire fighting operations
- Basic knowledge of emergency procedures including emergency shutdown
- Basic knowledge of the effects of pollution on human and marine life
- Basic knowledge of shipboard procedures to prevent pollution
- Basic knowledge of measures to be taken in the event of spillage
- Case Studies on oil and NLS ship emergencies.
This DG Shipping-approved course ensures seafarers are fully prepared for a career in oil and chemical tanker operations.
OCTCO Course Fees
OCTCO course fees depend on college to college. Some colleges provide accommodation which ultimately affects the price of the course. The OCTCO course fees can vary from ₹3,000 – ₹9,000, so ensure you select the right college with our STCW Course Finder Portal.
Complete Process for OCTCO Exit Exam
1. E-Learning Requirements for OCTCO Exit Exam
- Minimum Study Hours: 28 hours
- Passing Marks: 50%
2. Steps to Complete E-Learning:
- Visit the DG Shipping website and access the e-learning portal.
- Click on Modular Courses, enroll in OCTCO, and log in with face verification.
- Complete the required e-learning hours and attempt the assessment exam.
- Upon passing, candidates become eligible for 6-day classroom training at a DG Shipping-approved MTI.
- After classroom training, candidates must take the Exit Exam on the DG Shipping website.
3. OCTCO Exit Exam Details
- Total Questions: 30
- Duration: 30 minutes
- Passing Marks: 15
- Marks per Question: 1
- Mandatory to Attempt: All questions
For better preparation, candidates should prepare for the OCTCO Exit Exam with our dedicated free STCW Exit Exam Test Series.
4. OCTCO Exit Exam Questions
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How to Download OCTCO Course Certificate?
- After completing E-Learning, Offline Training, and Exit Exam, the MTI generates the STCW OCTCO certificate.
- The certificate can be downloaded through the Indos CoP Checker on the DG Shipping website.
- If you face any difficulty in downloading, refer to our step-by-step video guide on how to download the STCW certificate. Click on the link to watch the video.
What is the OCTCO Certificate Validity?
- The OCTCO STCW certificate is valid indefinitely, while the DCE (Dangerous Cargo Endorsement) certificate is valid for 5 years.
- Update profile details (passport, CDC, etc.) on the Indos portal.
- The DCE certificate is system-generated and available within 3-15 days through the Indos CoP Checker.
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