Training and Certification of Seafarers on ships subject to IGF Code

1. Training Requirements

Seafarers must complete approved training programs for basic and advanced service on ships subject to the IGF Code.

• Basic Training: Complete an approved basic training program or hold a valid basic gas tanker CoP or advanced gas tanker CoP.
• Advanced Training: Complete an approved advanced training program and meet the standard of competence specified in section A-V/3, paragraph 2 of the STCW Code. Also, complete at least one month of approved seagoing service that includes a minimum of three bunkering operations onboard ships subject to the IGF Code.

2. Certification

Seafarers must hold a valid Certificate of Proficiency (CoP) for basic and advanced training to work on ships subject to the IGF Code.

3. Renewal of Certificate of Proficiency

Seafarers can apply for renewal of their Basic or Advanced IGF CoP within six months before expiry by submitting evidence of at least three months of seagoing service on IGF Code ships in the previous five years or retaking the relevant training course.