Objective of the course

Provided they hold a Certificate of Proficiency and are otherwise qualified in accordance with section Table A-V/3-1 of the STCW code,1978 as amended, those successfully completed the course should be able to:

• Demonstrate familiarity with physical and chemical properties of fuels aboard ships subject to the IGF Code
• Operate controls of fuel related to propulsion plant and engineering systems and services and safety devices on ships subject to the IGF Code
• Safely perform and monitor all operations related to the fuels used on board ships subject to the IGF Code
• Plan and monitor safe bunkering, stowage and securing of the fuel on board ships subject to the IGF Code
• Take precautions to prevent pollution of the environment from the release of fuels from ships subject to the IGF Code; monitor and control compliance with legislative requirements;
• Take precautions to prevent hazards apply occupational health and safety precautions and measures on board a ship subject to the IGF Code and have knowledge of the prevention, control and fire-fighting and extinguishing systems on board ships subject to the IGF Code.