Tanker (Marine Training Centre Courses)
A suite of three short maritime tanker safety courses offered at the Marine Training Centre: Oil & Chemical Tanker Familiarization (OCTF, ~10 days, $1,800–$1,950), Specialized Oil Tanker Safety (SOTS, ~10 days, $1,800), and Specialized Chemical Tanker Safety (SCTS, ~5 days, $1,800). OCTF requires STCW Basic Safety Training; SOTS and SCTS additionally require OCTF and Advanced Fire Fighting. Multiple intakes run annually.
| Campuses | Marine Training Centre |
| Delivery | In-person |
| Start dates | December 3, 2025, April 15, 2026, October 1, 2025, May 4, 2026, September 15, 2025, January 5, 2026, December 2, 2026, April 14, 2027 |
Prerequisites
Section titled “Prerequisites”- STCW Basic Safety Training (OCTF)
- OCTF, STCW Basic Safety, Advanced Fire Fighting (SOTS)
- OCTF, STCW Basic Safety, Advanced Fire Fighting (SCTS)
Courses
Section titled “Courses”- OCTF
- SOTS
- SCTS
Source: https://hollandcollege.com/academics/specialized-training/mtc-courses/tanker.html