Basic Training for ships using fuels covered within the IGF (IGFB)

Subject Area

1

Contribute to the safe operation of a ship subject to the IGF Code

1.1

Design and operational characteristics of ships subject to the IGF Code

1.2

Basic knowledge of ships subject to the IGF Code, their fuel systems and fuel storage systems

1.3

Basic knowledge of fuels and fuel storage systems’ operations on board ships subject to the IGF Code

1.4

Basic knowledge of the physical properties of fuels on board ships subject to the IGF Code

1.5

Knowledge and understanding of safety requirements and safety management on board ships subject to the IGF Code

2

Take precautions to prevent hazards on a ship subject to the IGF Code

2.1

Basic knowledge of the hazards associated with operations on ships subject to the IGF Code

2.2

Basic knowledge of hazard controls

2.3

Understanding of fuel characteristics on ships subject to the IGF Code as found on a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

3

Apply occupational health and safety precautions and measures

3.1

Awareness of function of gas-measuring instruments and similar equipment

3.2

Proper use of specialized safety equipment and protective devices

3.3

Basic knowledge of safe working practices and procedures in accordance with legislation and industry guidelines and personal shipboard safety relevant to ships subject to the IGF Code

3.4

Basic knowledge of first aid with reference to a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

4

Carry out firefighting operations on a ship subject to the IGF Code

4.1

Fire organization and action to be taken on ships subject to the IGF Code

4.2

Special hazards associated with fuel systems and fuel handling on ships subject to the IGF Code

4.3

Firefighting agents and methods used to control and extinguish fires in conjunction with the different fuels found on board ships subject to the IGF Code #

4.4

Firefighting system operations

5

Respond to emergencies

5.1

Basic knowledge of emergency procedures, including emergency shutdown

6

Take precautions to prevent pollution of the environment from the release of fuels found on ships subject to the IGF Code

6.1

Basic knowledge of measures to be taken in the event of leakage/spillage/venting of fuels from ships subject to the IGF Code