PREREQUISITES

• Basic training certification for cargo operations on liquefied gas tankers
• A valid seafarer medical certificate confirming fitness for duty at sea, issued less than 12 months ago

OBJECTIVES

• Gain a solid understanding of the physical and chemical properties of fuels used on ships subject to the IGF Code
• Operate fuel controls for propulsion systems, machinery systems, and safety devices on board
• Be able to safely carry out and monitor all operations related to the fuels used
• Plan and supervise bunkering, storage, and securing of fuels safely
• Take precautions to prevent environmental pollution caused by fuel spills
• Monitor and ensure compliance with regulations
• Apply health and safety measures and precautions
• Prevent, control, and fight fires, and use fire-fighting equipment effectively

DURATION

36 hours (30 hours of theory + 6 hours of simulator training)

REFERENCE

• STCW Code, Section A-V/3: Minimum standard of competence for advanced training for ships subject to the IGF Code

PROGRAMME

• Machinery installations using gas as fuel and related regulations
• Safe operation of ships using fuels covered by the IGF Code
• Precautions to prevent fuel-related risks; execution and monitoring of fuel operations
• Fire-fighting operations on board ships using IGF Code fuels
• Physical and chemical properties of the fuels used
• Remote controls of propulsion systems and machinery operating on these fuels
• Fuel storage spaces under the IGF Code / Safe bunkering operations / Pollution prevention / Hydrogen storage techniques

TEACHING METHODS

Training combining theoretical input, experience feedback, and simulator use

TRAINING LOCATION

ENSM
École Nationale Supérieure Maritime (ENSM)
39 avenue du Corail
13008 Marseille, France

INSTRUCTOR

Gazocean Expert (Merchant Navy Officer) and ENSM Professor

LANGUAGE

French

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