IGF Code - Basic Training
Purpose of IGF Code Basic Training
The IGF Code Basic Training course is designed to meet the mandatory STCW standards for seafarers with safety duties related to ships powered by gases or other low-flashpoint fuels. This course helps you build critical safety and emergency response skills for operating LNG and alternative-fuelled vessels.
Approved by the Danish Maritime Authority (DMA), this training supports compliance with the International Code of Safety for Ships using Gases or other Low-flashpoint Fuels (IGF Code), as outlined in STCW Table A-V/3-1.
You’ll learn how to:
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Operate ships safely under the IGF Code
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Manage low-flashpoint fuel risks and fire hazards
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Respond to onboard emergencies and prevent fuel-related pollution
Essential Information
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Who is it for?
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Prerequisites
To enrol, you must provide: • A valid identity document (passport or national ID) • A valid seafarer health certificate • A Basic Safety Training certificate (STCW Section A-VI/1)
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Assessment
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Certification
Course Content
Introduction to safe operations
Fuel characteristics
Fuel storage systems
Cryogenic and LNG fire demonstrations
Gas firefighting techniques
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
Why Choose Maersk Training for the IGF Code Basic Training?
Industry-leading expertise
With decades of experience, we understand the operational needs of the maritime and energy sectors better than anyone.
Read moreHands-on, realistic simulations
Our facilities provide real-life scenarios for critical firefighting and fuel hazard training.
About Simulation TrainingGlobally recognised certification
Certification is compliant with STCW standards and recognised across the international shipping industry.
Our Accreditations
Training in Action: Real-Life IGF Code Basic Training scenarios
Scenario 1: During bunkering operations on an LNG-fuelled vessel, an officer uses training from the course to detect a potential leak and initiate emergency shutdown protocols.
Scenario 2: A seafarer applies practical firefighting techniques from the course to contain and suppress a cryogenic fire near the engine room.
Scenario 3: After a minor fuel spill, the crew uses the HSE procedures covered in training to prevent environmental contamination and report the incident safely.
Frequently Asked Questions
How it works
Step 1
Identify the specific training modules for your desired role and decide if you want on-site training or a mix of digital and on-site (blended).Step 2
Once you've chosen the right course, register and pay online. You'll receive a confirmation email instantly.Step 3
After enrolling, you'll receive a separate email with detailed joining instructions for the training session.Step 4
Attend your scheduled training session and pass the required assessments to successfully achieve certification.Step 5
Upon successfully completing the course and passing the assessments, you'll receive your official certification from Maersk Training or the relevant accreditation body.
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IGF Code - Basic Training
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DKK 9,150.00