This course is intended for Masters, Engineer Officers and all personnel with immediate responsibility for the care and use of fuels and fuel systems on ships subject to the IGF Code.

Pursuant to Regulation V/3 Paragraph 8 of the STCW Convention, this course is in accordance with provisions of Section A-V/3, Paragraph 2 and covers the mandatory competencies and the required knowledge, understanding and proficiencies set out in Table A-V/3-2 of the STCW Code, as amended.

This course aims to meet the mandatory minimum requirements for Advanced Training for Service on Ships subject to the IGF Code, in accordance with provisions of Section A-V/3 Paragraph 2, Table A-V/3-2 of the STCW Code.

• Contribute to the safe operation of a ship subject to the IGF Code

• Familiarity with 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

• Ability to safely 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 

The course deals with the following subject/training areas:

• Legislative Requirements

• LNG Fuel Properties

• Propulsion Plant and Engineering Systems

• Ship Design and Characteristics

• Gas Freeing and Cleaning Principles 

• Health & Safety Precautions

• Hazard Control and Risk Management

• Pollution Prevention

• Bunkering Operations

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