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IGF Code Basic On-Site Course

A three-day course covering requirements set by STCW A-V/3-1 for persons working on ships subject to the IGF code.

The IGF Code addresses ship design, construction and equipment, as well as operational and training concerns (imo.org).

The IGF Code Basic training course intends to provide basic training for seafarers responsible for designated safety duties associated with the care, use or in emergency response to the LNG fuel on board ships subject to the IGF Code.

Aboa Mare offers comprehensive Basic level training including practical fire-fighting exercises subject to the IGF Code training. The compulsory on-site practical fire-fighting exercises are conducted at approved training centers.

Aboa Mare’s Basic IGF Code courses comply with the requirements laid down in the International Convention on Standard of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW A-V/3-1).

Language

English

Duration

3 days

Price

EUR 1200,00 (+ VAT 25,5 %)

Location

Aboa Mare Maritime Academy Training Center. Turku, Finland

Training method

Classroom lectures, practical firefighting training

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 ensure working safety onboard
  • Be prepared to response emergency situations
  • Difference between regular ships and ships under IGF code
  • Importance of checklists and standard operating procedures
  • Safe handling of cryogenic fuel (LNG)
  • Preventing environmental hazards
  • Gas safety
  • Gas firefighting
  • 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 the only training center 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 codeIGFB
Course titleIGF Code Basic
Student profileEngine and deck ratings and officers onboard IGF ships
PrerequisitesThe participants must have basic knowledge of firefighting, first aid and safety training
Training personnelExperienced instructors with extensive gas knowledge and hands-on experience from technology companies
Course complianceSTCW Section A-V/3, paragraph 1
EquipmentBunker system CBT
AssessmentKnowledge is assessed with a final test
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 state
Our courses are widely recognized abroad, but customers are advised to check the compatibility with their own flag state.

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