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Competence
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Knowledge, understanding and
proficiency
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Methods for demonstrating competence
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Criteria for evaluating competence
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Familiarity with physical and chemical properties of
fuels aboard ships subject to the IGF Code
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Basic knowledge and understanding of simple chemistry
and physics and the relevant definitions related to safe bunkering and
use of fuels used on board ships subject to the IGF Code, including:
.1 the chemical structure of different fuels used on
board ships subject to the IGF Code
.2 the properties and characteristics of fuels used
on board ships subject to the IGF Code, including:
.2.1 simple physical laws
.2.2
states of matter
.2.3 liquid and vapour
densities
.2.4 boil-off and weathering of
cryogenic fuels
.2.5 compression and expansion
of gases
.2.6 critical pressure and temperature
of gases
.2.7 flashpoint, upper and lower
flammable limits, auto-ignition temperature
.2.8 saturated vapour pressure/ reference temperature
.2.9 dewpoint and bubble point
.2.10 hydrate formation
.2.11 combustion
properties: heating values
.2.12 methane number/
knocking
.2.13 pollutant characteristics of
fuels addressed by the IGF Code
.3 the properties of single liquids
.4 the nature and properties of solutions
.5 thermodynamic units
.6 basic
thermodynamic laws and diagrams
.7 properties
of materials
.8 effect of low temperature,
including brittle fracture, for liquid cryogenic fuels
Understanding the information contained in a Safety
Data Sheet (SDS) about fuels addressed by the IGF Code
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Examination and assessment of evidence obtained from
one or more of the following:
.1 approved in-service
experience
.2 approved training ship experience
.3 approved simulator training
.4 approved training programme
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Effective use is made of information resources for
identification of properties and characteristics of fuels addressed by
the IGF Code and their impact on
safety, environmental protection and ship operation
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Operate controls of fuel related to propulsion plant
and engineering systems and services and safety devices on ships
subject to the IGF Code
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Operating principles of marine power plants
Ships' auxiliary machinery
Knowledge of marine engineering terms
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Examination and assessment of evidence obtained from
one or more of the following:
.1 approved in-service experience
.2 approved training ship experience
.3 approved simulator training
.4 approved training programme
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Plant, auxiliary machinery and equipment is operated
in accordance with technical specifications and within safe operating
limits at all times
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Ability to safely perform and monitor all operations
related to the fuels used on board ships subject to the IGF Code
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Design and characteristics of ships subject to the
IGF Code
Knowledge of ship design, systems, and equipment found
on ships subject to the IGF Code, including:
.1 fuel systems for different propulsion engines
.2 general arrangement and construction
.3 fuel storage systems on board ships subject to the
IGF Code, including materials
of construction and insulation
.4 fuel-handling
equipment and instrumentations on board ships:
.4.1 fuel pumps and pumping arrangements
.4.2
fuel pipelines
.4.3 expansion devices
.4.4 flame screens
.4.5 temperature
monitoring systems
.4.6 fuel tank level-gauging
systems
.4.7 tank pressure monitoring and
control systems
.5 cryogenic fuel tanks
temperature and pressure maintenance
.6 fuel
system atmosphere control systems (inert gas, nitrogen), including
storage, generation and distribution
.7 toxic
and flammable gas-detecting systems
.8 fuel
Emergency Shut Down system (ESD)
Knowledge of
fuel system theory and characteristics, including types of fuel
system pumps and their safe operation on board ships subject to the
IGF Code
.1 low pressure pumps
.2 high
pressure pumps
.3 vaporizers
.4 heaters
.5 pressure build-up units
Knowledge of safe procedures and checklists for taking
fuel tanks in and out of service, including:
.1
inerting
.2 cooling down
.3
initial loading
.4 pressure control
.5 heating of fuel
.6 emptying
systems
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Examination and assessment of evidence obtained from
one or more of the following:
.1 approved in-service
experience
.2 approved training ship experience
.3 approved simulator training
.4 approved training programme
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Communications are clear and understood
Successful ship operations using fuels addressed by
the IGF Code are carried out in a
safe manner, taking into account ship designs, systems and
equipment
Pumping operations are carried out in
accordance with accepted principles and procedures and are relevant
to the type of fuel
Operations are planned, risk
is managed and carried out in accordance with accepted principles
and procedures to ensure safety of operations and to avoid
pollution of the marine environment
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Plan and monitor safe bunkering, stowage and securing
of the fuel on board ships subject to the IGF Code
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General knowledge of ships subject to the IGF Code
Ability to use all data available on board related to
bunkering, storage and securing of fuels addressed by the IGF Code
Ability to establish clear and concise
communications and between the ship and the terminal, truck or the
bunker- supply ship
Knowledge of safety and
emergency procedures for operation of machinery, fuel- and control
systems for ships subject to the IGF Code
Proficiency in the operation of bunkering systems
on board ships subject to the IGF Code including:
.1 bunkering procedures
.2 emergency
procedures
.3 ship-shore/ship-ship interface
.4 prevention of rollover
Proficiency to perform fuel-system measurements and calculations,
including:
.1 maximum fill quantity
.2 On Board Quantity (OBQ)
.3
Minimum Remain On Board (ROB)
.4 fuel
consumption calculations
Ability to ensure the
safe management of bunkering and other IGF Code fuel related
operations concurrent with other onboard operations, both in port
and at sea
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Examination and assessment of evidence obtained from
one or more of the following:
.1 approved in-service
experience
.2 approved simulator training
.3 approved training programme
.4
approved laboratory equipment training or witnessing bunker
operation
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Fuel quality and quantity is determined taking into
account the current conditions and necessary corrective safe measures
are taken
Procedures for monitoring safety systems to
ensure that all alarms are detected promptly and acted upon in
accordance with established procedures
Operations are planned and carried out in accordance with fuel
transfer manuals and procedures to ensure safety of operations and
avoid spill damages and pollution of the environment
Personnel are allocated duties and informed of
procedures and standards of work to be followed, in a manner
appropriate to the individuals concerned and in accordance with
safe working procedures
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Take precautions to prevent pollution of the
environment from the release of fuels from ships subject to the IGF Code
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Knowledge of the effects of pollution on human and
environment
Knowledge of measures to be taken in the
event of spillage/leakage/venting
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Examination and assessment of evidence obtained from
one or more of the following:
.1 approved in-service
.2 approved training ship experience
.3 approved simulator training
.4
approved training programme
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Procedures designed to safeguard the environment are
observed at all times
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Monitor and control compliance with legislative
requirements
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Knowledge and understanding of relevant provisions of
the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from
Ships (MARPOL), as amended and other relevant IMO instruments,
industry guidelines and port regulations as commonly applied
Proficiency in the use of the IGF Code and related documents
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Assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of
the following:
.1 approved in-service experience
.2 approved training ship experience
.3 approved simulator training
.4 approved
training
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The handling of fuels on board ships subject to the
IGF Code complies with relevant
IMO instruments and established industrial standards and codes of safe
working practices
Operations are planned and performed
in conformity with approved procedures and legislative requirements
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Take precautions to prevent hazards
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Knowledge and understanding of the hazards and
control measures associated with fuel system operations on board ships
subject to the IGF Code, including:
.1 flammability
.2 explosion
.3 toxicity
.4 reactivity
.5 corrosivity
.6 health
hazards
.7 inert gas composition
.8 electrostatic hazards
.9
pressurized gases
.10 low temperature
Proficiency to calibrate and use monitoring and fuel
detection systems, instruments and equipment on board ships subject
to the IGF Code
Knowledge and understanding of dangers of
non-compliance with relevant rules/regulations
Knowledge and understanding of risks assessment method analysis on
board ships subject to the IGF Code
Ability to elaborate and develop risks analysis
related to risks on board ships subject to the IGF Code
Ability to elaborate and develop safety plans and
safety instructions for ships subject to the IGF Code
Knowledge of hot work, enclosed spaces and tank
entry including permitting procedures
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Examination and assessment of evidence obtained from
one or more of the following:
.1 approved in-service
.2 approved training ship experience
.3 approved simulator training
.4
approved training programme
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Relevant hazards to the ship and to personnel
associated with operations on board ships subject to the IGF Code are correctly identified
and proper control measures are taken
Use of flammable
and toxic gas-detection devices are in accordance with manuals and
good practice
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Apply occupational health and safety precautions and
measures on board a ship subject to the IGF Code
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Proper use of safety equipment and protective
devices, including:
.1 breathing apparatus and
evacuating equipment
.2 protective clothing and
equipment
.3 resuscitators
.4 rescue and escape equipment
Knowledge of
safe working practices and procedures in accordance with
legislation and industry guidelines and personal shipboard safety
including:
.1 precautions to be taken before,
during and after repair and maintenance work on fuel systems
addressed in the IGF Code
.2 electrical safety (reference to IEC 600079-17)
.3 ship/shore safety checklist
Basic knowledge of first aid with reference to a
Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for fuels addressed by the IGF Code
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Examination and assessment of evidence obtained from
one or more of the following:
.1 approved in-service
experience
.2 approved training ship experience
.3 approved simulator training
.4 approved training programme
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Appropriate safety and protective equipment is
correctly used
Procedures designed to safeguard
personnel and the ship are observed at all times
Working practices are in accordance with legislative
requirements, codes of practice, permits to work and environmental
concerns
First aid dos and don'ts
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Knowledge of the prevention, control and firefighting
and extinguishing systems on board ships subject to the IGF Code
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Knowledge of the methods and firefighting appliances
to detect, control and extinguish fires of fuels addressed by the
IGF Code
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Examination and assessment of evidence obtained from
one or more of the following:
.1 approved in-service
experience
.2 approved training ship experience
.3 approved simulator training
.4 approved training programme
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The type and scale of the problem is promptly
identified, and initial actions conform with the emergency procedures
for fuels addressed by the IGF Code
Evacuation, emergency shutdown and isolation procedures
are appropriate to the fuels addressed by the IGF Code
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