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FOSMA / BEACON / Jan 2023

All Simulators at the Institute have been upgraded to latest

systems completely to current standards.

IGF Course -Training for ships using fuels covered under IGF code

We have installed the IGF Simulator at FOSMA important skills required for safe operation in

Institute at NOIDA and have recruited qualified handling Low flash point fuels aboard ships
faculty for this course. FMIRO has commenced subject to IGF code
the IGF Course from January 2023. This course
provides the knowledge and skills to the Ÿ Familiarity with physical and chemical

officers and personnel responsible for the care, properties of low flash point fuels
use of the fuel, or in an emergency, adequate Ÿ Operate controls of fuel related to
response to the fuel and fuel system on board propulsion plant and engineering systems

ships subject to the International Code of and services and safety devices.
Safety for Ships using Gases or other Low- Ÿ Safely perform and monitor all operations
flashpoint Fuels (lGF Code). During the 5-day Ÿ Plan and monitor safe bunkering, stowage

course candidates acquire below mentioned and securing of the IGF fuel