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

• Contribute to the safe operation of a ship subject to the IGF Code
• Take precautions to prevent hazards on a ship subject to the IGF Code
• Apply occupational health and safety precautions and measures
• Respond to Emergencies
• Take precautions to prevent pollution of the environment from the release of fuels found on ships subject to the IGF Code

All relevant crew on vessels are covered by the IGF Code as above. Completion of a Tanker Fire Fighting Course (as per administration issuing certification). No prior special sea service is required. Seafarers already holding the Basic Gas Tanker Operations certificate are exempted from attending this course.

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

Classroom lecture, videos, various examples, simulated bunkering exercises

STCW A-V/3-1. Information published by the Society for Gas as a Marine Fuel (SGMF)

2 days

Knowledge and practical assessments

Attendance certificate leading to STCW certification.

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.

For new seafarers and companies, please click on the ‘Request Information’ button below, fill and submit the online form. One of our team members will contact you as soon as possible.