Course Criteria for Ships Using Fuels Subject to the IDF Code - 3rd Edition

The specifications described in this document have been developed by the Merchant Navy Training Board (MNTB) and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA). Tables A-V/3-1 and A-V/3-2 of Regulation V/3 from the STCW Code list the knowledge, understanding and proficiency required to competently operate ships powered by these fuels, in addition to criteria against which competency can be measured.

1.1 This document provides the criteria for the development of courses to deliver training for service on ships subject to the International Code of Safety for Ships Using Gases or Other Low-flashpoint Fuels (IGF Code) at basic and advanced levels, in accordance with international regulations for seafarer training.

1.2 Training courses developed in line with these criteria, and delivered at centres approved by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), will cover:

• Basic training for service on ships using fuels subject to the IGF Code (Section Two)
• Advanced training for service on ships using fuels subject to the IGF Code (Section Three)
• Revalidation training requirements (Section Four).

1.3 The specifications described in this document have been developed by the Merchant Navy Training Board (MNTB) in conjunction with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA). The MCA, on behalf of the Secretary of State, is responsible for approving the courses and their content, which enables a training provider to issue the corresponding course completion certificate or STCW Certificate of Proficiency.

1.4 The MCA has agreed with the MNTB that the specifications described in this document will satisfy the requirements for training. A course developed shall be approved by the MCA in accordance with the approval process described in Annex A.

1.5 The National Occupational Standards (NOS) relating to this training are:

• A32 Maintain safe, legal and effective working practices on board a vessel
• A33 Ensure safe, legal and effective working practices on board a vessel
• B13 Contribute to vessel operations
• B14 Monitor and control vessel operations
• B15 Plan and direct vessel operations.

Section One Introduction

Section Two Basic training for service on ships using fuels subject to the IGF Code

Section Three Advanced training for service on ships using fuels subject to the IGF Code

Section Four Revalidation training requirements

Annex A Conditions for MCA approval of short courses

Annex B Guidance on training programmes

Annex C Guidance on simulator exercises

Annex D Assessment requirements

Annex E Qualifications of instructors and assessors

Annex F Equipment specification

Annex G Specimen certificates:

(i) Certificate of Proficiency (CoP) in basic training for service on ships subject to the IGF Code

(ii) Certificate of Advanced Training for service on ships subject to the IGF Code and specimen report of service on ships subject to the IGF Code

(iii) Certificate of Proficiency (CoP) in advanced training for service on ships subject to the IGF Code

Annex H STCW Code

(i) Table A-V/3-1 ? Specification of minimum standard of competence in basic training for ships subject to the IGF Code

(ii) Table A-V/3-2 ? Specification of minimum standard of competence of advanced training for ships subject to the IGF Code

Annex I Industry guidelines

The Merchant Navy Training Board is the shipping industry?s central body for promoting and developing sector specific education, training and skills.

https://mntb.org.uk/