STCW Basic Training for Service on Ships using Fuels Covered within the IGF Code (BIGF) - Online via Webinar

The Basic Training for Service on Ships using Fuels Covered within the IGF Code course that aims to develop the knowledge and skills of delegates that have designated safety duties associated with the care, use, or emergency response.

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Dates

2 days, 08:30 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST

Online

Session information

Sessions

Day 1: Zoom Link
08:30 BST - 17:00 BST
1 day
Online
    Day 2: Zoom Link
    08:30 BST - 17:00 BST
    1 day
    Online
      • £750.00 excl. VAT

      2 days, 08:30 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST

      Online

      Session information

      Sessions

      Day 1: Zoom Link
      08:30 BST - 17:00 BST
      1 day
      Online
        Day 2: Zoom Link
        08:30 BST - 17:00 BST
        1 day
        Online
          • £750.00 excl. VAT

          2 days, 08:30 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST

          Online

          Session information

          Sessions

          Day 1: Zoom Link
          08:30 BST - 17:00 BST
          1 day
          Online
            Day 2: Zoom Link
            08:30 BST - 17:00 BST
            1 day
            Online
              • £750.00 excl. VAT

              2 days, 08:30 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST

              Online

              Session information

              Sessions

              Day 1: Zoom Link
              08:30 BST - 17:00 BST
              1 day
              Online
                Day 2: Zoom Link
                08:30 BST - 17:00 BST
                1 day
                Online
                  • £750.00 excl. VAT

                    2 days, 08:30 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST

                    Online

                    Session information

                    Sessions

                    Day 1 - Zoom Link
                    08:30 BST - 17:00 BST
                    2 days
                    Online
                      Day 2 - Zoom Link
                      08:30 BST - 17:00 BST
                      1 day
                      Online
                        • £750.00 excl. VAT

                        2 days, 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM

                        Online

                        Session information

                        Sessions

                        Day 1: Zoom Link
                        08:30 GMT - 17:00 GMT
                        1 day
                        Online
                          Day 2: Zoom Link
                          08:30 GMT - 17:00 GMT
                          1 day
                          Online
                            • £750.00 excl. VAT

                            2 days, 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM

                            Online

                            Session information

                            Sessions

                            Day 1: Zoom Link
                            08:30 GMT - 17:00 GMT
                            1 day
                            Online
                              Day 2: Zoom Link
                              08:30 GMT - 17:00 GMT
                              1 day
                              Online
                                • £750.00 excl. VAT

                                2 days, 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM

                                Online

                                Session information

                                Sessions

                                Day 1: Zoom Link
                                08:30 GMT - 17:00 GMT
                                1 day
                                Online
                                  Day 2: Zoom Link
                                  08:30 GMT - 17:00 GMT
                                  1 day
                                  Online
                                    • £750.00 excl. VAT

                                    2 days, 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM

                                    Online

                                    Session information

                                    Sessions

                                    Day 1: Zoom Link
                                    08:30 GMT - 17:00 GMT
                                    1 day
                                    Online
                                      Day 2: Zoom Link
                                      08:30 GMT - 17:00 GMT
                                      1 day
                                      Online
                                        • £750.00 excl. VAT

                                        Description

                                        The Online Basic Training for Service on Ships using Fuels Covered within the IGF Code intends to provide a basic training for seafarers responsible for designated safety duties associated with the care, use or in emergency response to the fuels on board ships subject to the IGF code. 

                                        • Contribute to the safe operation of a ship subject to IGF code 

                                        • Take precautions to prevent hazards on a ship subject to the IGF code 

                                        • Apply occupational health and safety precautions and measures 

                                        • Respond to emergencies 

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

                                        Learning Objectives

                                        • The learner knows the properties of fuels covered within the IGF Code and the hazards associated with their use as a fuel. 
                                        • The learner is able to apply health, safety and environmental precautions and measures in working on vessels using fuels covered within the IGF Code.

                                        • The learner understands the transfer and storage process for fuels covered within the IGF Code.

                                        Prerequisites

                                        1. Photographic ID (A Government issued, photographic proof of identity on the day of the course and this should take the form of either a valid Passport or a driving license or a valid discharge book). 

                                        2. STCW Tanker Fire fighting Certificate (Not required for BMA Approved Certification) 

                                        Certification

                                        MCA approved Certificate of Proficiency in Basic training for Service on Ships Using Fuels Covered Within the IGF code

                                        OR

                                        Bahamas Maritime Authority approved Certificate of Proficiency in Basic training for Service on Ships Using Fuels Covered Within the IGF code. 

                                        Who is this course for?

                                        Officers and ratings who are responsible for designated safety duties associated with the care, use or in emergency response to the fuel on board ships subject to the IGF Code.

                                        Price

                                        £750 excl. VAT

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