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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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