Advanced Training for Service on Ships Subject to the IGF Code (STCW)

Course Description

This course is aimed at Masters, Engineering Officers and any personnel who have immediate responsibility for making decisions concerning the handling of fuels subject to the IGF Code, and for the care and use of fuel and fuel systems on vessels associated with the IGF Code. This course complies with the UK Merchant Navy Training Board (MNTB) requirements and SGMF guidance.

Course Content

Successful completion of this course, delegates will be able to:

  • Understand the care of, storage and handling of LNG as a Fuel
  • Understand the effects of Cryogenic substances on the vessel and equipment
  • Safe operation when handling, transferring or bunkering LNG
  • Identify the Custody Transfer document
  • Interaction with bunker vessels or trucks
  • Identify the process of bunkering LNG and the Person In Charge (PIC or POAC)
  • Deal with various emergencies
  • Protect and prevent hazards
  • Environmental aspects of LNG
Entry Standards

Completion of a Basic IGF Code course under STCW. Minimum of one month of approved sea service on vessels subject to the IGF Code, and a minimum of three bunkering operations of fuels covered by the IGF Code, two of which may be replaced by approved simulator training on bunkering operations.

Facilities

Classroom, Videos, Gas Bunkering Simulator – G-Sim DNV approved Class A Liquid Cargo Handling Simulator (Pressurized Type-C and Membrane models).

Teaching Method

Classroom lectures, videos, various examples, simulated bunkering exercises

Guidelines

STCW Regulation V/3.8 and Table A-V/3-2. Society for Gas as a Marine Fuel (SGMF)

Course Duration

5 days

Assessment

Knowledge and practical assessments.

Certification

Attendance certificate leading to STCW certification.

Venue

This course is regularly offered by our Maritime Training Centres.

If you are a BSM seafarer, please contact your local Crew Service Centre (CSC) to learn about the next available course dates.

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