Advanced Training for Service on Ships Subject to the IGF Code

The course aims to meet the mandatory minimum standards of competence for Master's, Engineer officers, and all ship personnel with immediate responsibility for the care and use of fuels and fuel systems on ships subject to the International Code of Safety for Ships using Gases or Low-flashpoint fuels (IGF Code) specified in table A-V/3-2 of the STCW Code. 

Training Outcome/s:

• Demonstrate the following competencies in Advanced Training for Service on Ships Subject to the IGF Code, extensively covering both gas and low-flashpoint liquid fuels.
• Familiarize the physical and chemical properties of fuels aboard ships subject to the IGF Code.
• Operate controls of fuel related to propulsion plant and engineering systems and services, and safety devices on ships subject to the IGF Code.
• Perform and monitor all operations related to the fuels used on board ships subject to the IGF Code.
• Plan and monitor safe bunkering, stowage, and securing of the fuel on board ships subject to the IGF Code.
• Take precautions to prevent pollution of the environment from the release of fuels from ships subject to the IGF Code.
• Monitor and control compliance with legislative requirements.
• Take precautions to prevent hazards.
• Apply occupational health and safety precautions and measures on board a ship subject to the IGF Code.
• Knowledge of the prevention, control, and fire-fighting and extinguishing systems on board ships subject to the IGF Code.