The course consists of lessons as well as tasks that need to be completed and approved. The course is delivered 100% online and no physical attendance is required. The course is based on individual attendance and can thus be conducted at any time and place convenient for the attendee.
IGF Code Basic Refresher (Online)
The IGF Code Basic Refresher consists of 16h of web-based training.
The course covers STCW code amendment A-V/3-1 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 under the IGF code.
Language
English
Duration
16h online at your own pace
Price
EUR 1030,00 (+ VAT 25,5 %)
Location
Online
Training method
Online lessons and tasks
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 code | IGFBR |
| Course title | IGF Basic Online Refresher |
| Student profile | Engine and deck ratings and officers onboard IGF ships |
| Prerequisites | The participants must have basic knowledge of firefighting, first aid and safety training |
| Training personnel | Experienced instructors with extensive gas knowledge and hands-on experience from technology companies |
| Course compliance | STCW Section A-V/3, paragraphs 1 and 2 |
| Equipment | Itslearning LMS for the theory part and firefighting equipment for the on-site part |
| Assessment | Knowledge is assessed with a final test |
| Certification | After successful course completion a course certificate will be issued to the participant |
| Flag approval | The IGF Code training is approved by the Finnish maritime authorities (Traficom) |
| Course recognition by flag state | All EU flags, Bahamas, Malta, Singapore and Liberia. More information on request. |
