ANGLO-EASTERN MARITIME TRAINING CENTRE

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Course Details

Course Name:	BASIC TRAINING FOR SHIPS USING FUELS COVERED WITHIN THE IGF CODE - (DG APPROVED)
Entry Criteria:	Any seafarer who has completed the four Basic Safety Courses, under STCW Regulation VI/1 and Section A-VI/1.
Course Duration:	5 Days 29 Hours

Course Description:

This course aims to cover important safety and operational aspects related to the use of gases or low-flashpoint liquids as fuel in ships. The course aims to provide guidance for establishing a competence foundation for different ship arrangements and safety issues for ships using gases or other low flashpoint fuels. Specific details related to ship-specific arrangements / systems cannot be captured in this course which of a general nature as variation in design and operation for ships applicable under the IGF code may vary a lot. This course aims to identify a base set of competencies for personnel involved in the fuel-related activities on board. The training course is designed to meet the mandatory minimum standards of competence for seafarers responsible for designated safety duties associated with the care, use or in emergency response to the fuel on board ships subject to the International Code of Safety for Ships using Gases or other Low-flashpoint Fuels (IGF Code) specified in table A-V/3- 1 of the STCW Code.

Contents of the Course:

Design and operational characteristics of ships

Basic knowledge of ships, their fuel systems and fuel storage systems

Basic knowledge of the physical properties of fuels

Basic knowledge of the hazards associated with operations on ships and their controls

Understanding of fuel characteristics on ships as found on a Safety Data Sheet

Awareness of function of gas-measuring instruments and similar equipment

Proper use of specialized safety equipment and protective devices; breathing apparatus; protective clothing; resuscitators and equipment

Basic knowledge of safe working practices and procedures in accordance with legislation and industry guidelines and personal shipboard safety

Basic knowledge of first aid with reference to a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Fire organization and action to be taken

Special hazards associated with fuel systems and fuel handling

Firefighting agents and methods used to control and extinguish fires in conjunction with the different fuels found on board ships

Basic knowledge of emergency procedures, including emergency shutdown

Basic knowledge of measures to be taken in the event of leakage / spillage / venting of fuels from ships

Please find below the list of documents required to get on the first day of the course.

2 Passport Size Photos
Copy of Passport
Copy of COC
Copy of CDC
Copy of INDOS