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

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 - 05:30 PM BST

Paisley

  • PD points: 1
Session information

Sessions

Theory Development & Practical Experience
08:30 BST - 17:30 BST
2 days
Paisley
    • £750.00 excl. VAT

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

    Paisley

    • PD points: 1
    Session information

    Sessions

    Theory Development & Practical Experience
    08:30 BST - 17:30 BST
    2 days
    Paisley
      • £750.00 excl. VAT

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

      Paisley

      • PD points: 1
      Session information

      Sessions

      Theory Development & Practical Experience
      08:30 BST - 17:30 BST
      2 days
      Paisley
        • £750.00 excl. VAT

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

        Paisley

        • PD points: 1
        Session information

        Sessions

        Theory Development & Practical Experience
        08:30 - 17:30
        2 days
        Paisley
          • £750.00 excl. VAT

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

            Paisley

            • PD points: 1
            Session information

            Sessions

            Theory Development & Practical Experience
            08:30 - 17:30
            2 days
            Paisley
              • £750.00 excl. VAT

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

              Paisley

              • PD points: 1
              Session information

              Sessions

              Theory Development & Practical Experience
              08:30 - 17:30
              2 days
              Paisley
                • £750.00 excl. VAT

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

                Paisley

                • PD points: 1
                Session information

                Sessions

                Theory Development & Practical Experience
                08:30 - 17:30
                2 days
                Paisley
                  • £750.00 excl. VAT

                  Description

                  The MCA approved 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. STCW Tanker Fire Fighting  

                  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). 

                  Certification

                  MCA approved STCW 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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