Global Learning for Operational Leaders
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Introduction
Course overview
Tank farms and terminals store and transfer crude oil, products and chemicals. Safe and efficient operation requires sound knowledge of tank design, product handling, measurement, inspection and emergency preparedness.
This Aractech course covers tank types and design, product receipt and dispatch, measurement and loss control, tank inspection and maintenance, fire protection, environmental controls, terminal safety and operational efficiency. Participants analyse real incidents and develop improvement actions.
The course is designed for terminal operators, supervisors and engineers.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Describe tank types and terminal facilities
- Manage product receipt, storage and dispatch
- Apply measurement and loss control practices
- Plan tank inspection and maintenance
- Manage fire protection and emergency response
- Improve terminal safety and efficiency
Who should attend
Target audience
- Terminal and depot operators
- Tank farm supervisors
- Maintenance and inspection engineers
- HSE professionals
- Product accounting staff
- Logistics managers
Methodology
Learning approach
- Technical presentations
- Incident case studies
- Measurement exercises
- Inspection planning workshops
- Group discussions
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Terminals and Tank Farms
- Terminal functions
- Tank types
- Ancillary systems
- Product types
- Coffee break
- Product types (continued)
- Regulations
- Exercise: Terminal layout review
Day 2
Operations
- Receipt and dispatch
- Tank transfers
- Blending
- Marine and truck loading
- Coffee break
- Marine and truck loading (continued)
- Operating procedures
- Workshop: Operations planning
Day 3
Measurement and Loss Control
- Tank gauging
- Metering
- Product accounting
- Loss control
- Coffee break
- Loss control (continued)
- Reconciliation
- Exercise: Loss calculation
Day 4
Inspection and Maintenance
- Tank inspection standards
- Floating roofs and seals
- Corrosion and repairs
- Cleaning
- Coffee break
- Cleaning (continued)
- Maintenance planning
- Case study: Tank failure
Day 5
Safety and Environment
- Fire protection
- Overfill prevention
- Vapour control
- Coffee break
- Vapour control (continued)
- Emergency response
- Performance improvement
- Capstone: Terminal improvement plan
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Tank Farm and Terminal Operations (OG-064) cover?
This course covers Oil and Gas through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 16 - 20 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Terminal and depot operators, Tank farm supervisors, Maintenance and inspection engineers
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Barcelona, Munich, Amsterdam, London.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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