- At least one year’s experience on crude oil tankers where his or her duties have included all cargo handling operations relevant to VOC management. In the absence of experience with VOC management, he or she should have completed a training programme in VOC management as specified in the VOC management plan;
- Participated at least twice in cargo loading operations, Crude Oil Washing Operations and transit where VOC management procedures have been applied, one of which should be on the particular ship or a similar ship in all relevant aspects, for which he or she is to undertake the responsibility of VOC management; and
- Full knowledge of the contents of the VOC management plan.
