Gas tankers and ships subject to IGF Code basic training, BTT-G & IGF 1 (A-V/1-2-1, A-V/3-1) (1 cr)

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- types of gas tankers and IGF ships, general arrangement and construction.
- basics of cargo and fuel systems and physical properties of liquefied gases.
- basics of cargo and bunkering operations.
- basics of the hazards and precautions associated with gas operations
- basics of hazard controls and pollution prevention
The course includes practical fire-fighting exercise at a certified fire training centre.

Content

- construction and characteristics of gas tankers and IGF ships
- cargo systems
- fuel systems and storage
- physical properties of gases
- health hazards, environmental hazards, reactivity hazards
- explosion and flammability hazards, sources of ignition and electrostatic hazards, toxicity hazards
- hazard controls
- gas related safety culture and safety management
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and its use in emergencies
- safe working practices and procedures including emergency shutdowns
- leaks, venting and environment protection procedures

Evaluation

Students can
- use professional vocabulary systematically
- identify interrelated tasks
- work together with customers, users and target groups
- work as team members in a goal-oriented way

In addition, competence evaluation according to STCW code tables A-V/1-2-1 and A-V/3-1 columns 4 are used:
- communications within the area of responsibility are clear and effective
- cargo and IGF operations are carried out in accordance with accepted principles and procedures to ensure safety of operations
- correctly identifies, on an SDS, relevant gas-related hazards to the vessel and to personnel, and takes the appropriate actions in accordance with established procedures
- identification and actions on becoming aware of a hazardous situation conform to established procedures in line with best practice
- procedures for entry into enclosed spaces are observed
- procedures and safe working practices designed to safeguard personnel and the ship are observed at all times
- appropriate safety and protective equipment is correctly used
- first aid do’s and don’ts
- the type and impact of the emergency is promptly identified and the response actions conform to the emergency procedures and contingency plans
- procedures designed to safeguard the environment are observed at all times
and
- approved fire course certificate

Course material

The material is distributed during the course.

Study forms and methods

Teaching will be held as a two-day intensive session on campus during the scheduled times, and 100% attendance is mandatory for the course.

RDI and work-related cooperation

The lectures in the course will cover examples from working life.

Timing of exams and assignments

Exams and other tasks to be assessed are agreed upon at the start

Student workload

The tasks for the course are to be completed during the intensive session or immediately after it. 1 credit corresponds to approximately 27 hours of student work.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment methods and criteria

Completing the course requires active participation in in-person instruction and timely completion of any assignments.

Further information

Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.