Advanced Training for ships using fuels covered within the IGF (IGFA)

Subject Area

1

Familiarity with physical and chemical properties of fuels aboard ships subject to the IGF Code

1.1

Basic knowledge and understanding of simple chemistry and physics and the relevant definitions related to safe bunkering and use of fuels used on board ships subject to the IGF Code

1.2

Understanding the information contained in a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) about fuels addressed by the IGF Code

2

Operate controls of fuel related to propulsion plant and engineering systems and services and safety devices on ships subject to the IGF Code

2.1

Operating principles of marine power plants

2.2

Ships' auxiliary machinery

2.3

Knowledge of marine engineering terms

3

Ability to safely perform and monitor all operations related to the fuels used on board ships subject to the IGF Code

3.1

Design and characteristics of ships subject to the IGF Code

3.2

Knowledge of ship design, systems and equipment found on ships subject to the IGF Code

3.3

Knowledge of fuel system theory and characteristics, including types of fuel system pumps and their safe operation on board ships subject to the IGF Code

3.4

Knowledge of safe procedures and checklists for taking fuel tanks in and out of service

4

Plan and monitor safe bunkering, stowage and securing of the fuel on board ships subject to the IGF Code

4.1

Ability to use all data available on board related to bunkering, storage and securing of fuels addressed by the IGF Code

4.2

Ability to establish clear and concise communications and between the ship and the terminal, truck or the bunker-supply ship

4.3

Knowledge of safety and emergency procedures for operation of machinery, fuel-and control systems for ships subject to the IGF Code

4.4

Proficiency in the operation of bunkering systems on board ships subject to the IGF Code

4.5

Proficiency to perform fuel-system measurements and calculations

4.6

Ability to ensure the safe management of bunkering and other IGF Code fuel related operations concurrent with other onboard operations, both in port and at sea

5

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

5.1

Knowledge of the effects of pollution on human and environment

5.2

Knowledge of measures to be taken in the event of spillage / leakage / venting

6

Monitor and control compliance with legislative requirements

6.1

Knowledge and understanding of relevant provisions of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL), as amended and other relevant IMO instruments, industry guidelines and port regulations as commonly applied

6.2

Proficiency in the use of the IGF Code and related documents

7

Take precautions to prevent hazards

7.1

Knowledge and understanding of the hazards and control measures associated with fuel system operations on board ships subject to the IGF Code

7.2

Proficiency to calibrate and use monitoring and fuel detection systems, instruments and equipment on board ships subject to the IGF Code

7.3

Knowledge and understanding of dangers of non-compliance with relevant rules/regulations

7.4

Knowledge and understanding of risks assessment method analysis on board ships subject to the IGF Code

7.5

Ability to elaborate and develop risks analysis related to risks on board ships subject to the IGF Code

7.6

Ability to elaborate and develop safety plans and safety instructions for ships subject to the IGF Code

7.7

Knowledge of hot work, enclosed spaces and tank entry including permitting procedures

8

Apply occupational health and safety precautions and measures on board a ship subject to the IGF Code

8.1

Proper use of safety equipment and protective devices

8.2

Knowledge of safe working practices and procedures in accordance with legislation and industry guidelines and personal shipboard safety

8.3

Basic knowledge of first aid with reference to a Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for fuels addressed by the IGF Code

9

Knowledge of the prevention, control and fire-fighting and extinguishing systems on board ships subject to the IGF Code

9.1

Knowledge of the methods and fire-fighting appliances to detect, control and extinguish fires of fuels addressed by the IGF Code #