The ‘Basic training for ships subject to the IGF Code’ is to provide training for personnel serving on LNG Fuelled vessels with a dedicated safety duty in accordance the STCW-code part A-V/3-1 training of personnel aboard ships subject to the IGF Code.
Prerequisites
For admission to the course, delegates must be have:
- An approved medical examination for SCBA users and a the competency
to use SCBA in firefighting operations on board vessels OR a valid medical
examination certificate for seafarers and
- A valid initial or refresher ‘Basic Training’ in Fire prevention and
firefighting as set out in table A-VI/1-3
For receiving an official approved STCW certificate the delegate must:
- A valid medical examination certificate for seafarers
- Meet the standards of competence for certificates at this LNG Basic
Training, set out in STCW-code part A-V/3-1.
Objective
The training objectives will include:
Theoretical assessment of the following subjects:
- Hazards of LNG
- Prevention & Hazard Control measures
- Emergency procedures; Gas alarm
- Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) measures
- LNG related elementary First Aid
Practical exercises of the following skills:
- Correct use Breathing apparatus during emergency response
- Controlling gas fires with water spray
- Controlling gas releases with water spray
- Correct use handheld chemical dry powder fire extinguisher on gas fires
Course content
- Induction to understand safe operation of a ship using gases or low-flashpoint fuels
- Basic knowledge of low-flashpoint fuel & characteristics
- Basic knowledge fuel storage systems on LNG fuelled vessels
- Practice – LNG & Cryogenic and fire experiments to understand and control the hazards
- Practice/ exercises – Basic Gas firefighting and control
- Knowledge and apply Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) measures
- Repetition and preparation for exams of the above topics
Exam
Theoretical Examination for evaluating competence STCW code table A-V/3-1:
- Communications within the area of responsibility are clear and effective
- Operations related to ships subject to the IGF Code are carried out in accordance with accepted principles and procedures to ensure safety of operations
- Correctly identifies, on a Safety Data Sheet (SDS), relevant hazards to the ship and to personnel, and takes the appropriate actions in accordance with established procedures
- Identification and actions on becoming aware of a hazardous situation conform to established procedures in line with best practice
- Procedures and safe working practices designed to safeguard personnel and the ship are observed at all times
- Appropriate safety and protective equipment is correctly used
- First aid do's and don'ts
- The type and impact of the emergency is promptly identified and the response actions conform to the emergency procedures and contingency plans
- Procedures designed to safeguard the environment are observed at all times
