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IGF Code Advanced Refresher

This IGF Code Advanced Refresher course includes the mandatory IGF Basic Refresher part.

The course includes two parts: the mandatory IGF Basic Refresher, which is delivered as a 16-hour web-based module, and the IGF Advanced Refresher, delivered as an eight-hour on-site module. The web-based module can be completed at a time and place convenient for the attendee. However, participants must complete the web-based module before proceeding to the on-site module.

The course covers STCW code amendment A-V/3-1 and A-V/3-2 of vessels subject to the IGF code and fulfils Regulation V/3, paragraph 12 of the STCW Convention, as amended for persons working on ships subject to the IGF code.

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Language

English

Duration

16h web-based at your own pace and 8h on-site. 

Price

EUR 1030,00 (+ VAT 25,5 %)

Location

Web-based and on-site at Aboa Mare in Turku, Finland

Training method

Web-based tasks and exam. The web-based part must be completed ahead of the on-site part. On-site simulator exercises.

Upon completing this training,
the participant will

  • Understand safety requirements of vessel under IGF code
  • Be familiar with basic construction of LNG system
  • Know how to lead work related to gas systems
  • Be prepared to lead emergency situations
  • Basics of fuel physics and fuel properties
  • Safe handling of cryogenic fuel (LNG)
  • Operating and controlling IGF fuel system
  • Performing and monitoring operations on vessel, bunkering
  • Preventing environmental hazards
  • Bunkering procedure
  • The IGF courses are a result of the cooperation between Aboa Mare, Meriturva, Wärtsilä Land and Sea Academy, ESL Shipping and the Finnish Maritime Authorities
  • All IGF Code instructors have extensive gas knowledge and hands-on experience from technology companies
  • Our IGF Code training is approved by the Finnish Maritime Authorities (Traficom)
  • We have provided IGF code training since 2017
  • We are one of the only training centers in the world that offer a 5-day IGF Code Simulator course replacing the necessary sea time, 30 days, required for an advanced IGF Code CoP
Course codeIGFAR
Course titleIGF Advanced Refresher (includes IGF Basic Refresher as it is required by Traficom, The Finnish Transport and Communications Agency).
Student profileEngineers and deck officers responsible for LNG operations
on vessels subject to the IGF code
PrerequisitesThe participants have successfully completed a Traficom approved IGF Advanced course
Training personnelExperienced instructors with extensive gas knowledge and hands-on experience from technology companies
Course complianceSTCW Section A-V/3, paragraphs 1 and 2, paragraph 12 of the STCW Convention, as amended.
EquipmentAboa Mare LMS (Learning Management System) for the theory part and IGF fuel system simulators for the on-site part
AssessmentWeb-based tasks and exam. Competences and skills are assessed through simulator assessment.
CertificationAfter successful course completion a course certificate will be issued to the participant
Flag approvalThe IGF Code training is approved by the Finnish maritime authorities (Traficom)
Course recognition by flag stateOur courses are widely recognized abroad, but customers are advised to check the compatibility with their own flag state.

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