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FOSMA / BEACON / Jan 2023
We have installed the IGF Simulator at FOSMA Course includes PC Based Simulator for LNG
Institute at NOIDA and have recruited qualified Fuel Bunkering approved by DNV-GL. It
faculty for this course. FMIRO has commenced includes an integrated Automation System for
the IGF Course from January 2023. This course LNG and Dual fuel systems integrating all
provides the knowledge and skills to the significant data into a single platform The IAS
officers and personnel responsible for the allows the operator to go through LNG
care, use of the fuel, or in an emergency, bunkering process. The Power Management
adequate response to the fuel and fuel system System in the simulator allows all the
on board ships subject to the International standard functions, such as load dependent
Code of Safety for Ships using Gases or other start, stop, load sharing, synchronizing, and
Low-flashpoint Fuels (lGF Code). During the 5- load shedding. The Alarm and Monitoring
day course candidates acquire below System allows the operator to control all
mentioned important skills required for safe propulsion system equipment parameters.
operation in handling Low flash point fuels Emergency (ESD) operating procedures can be
aboard ships subject to IGF code trained by fault simulation and scenario editor
mode. The main purpose of the simulator is the
Ÿ Familiarity with physical and chemical practical preparation of the trainee for the LNG
properties of low flash point fuels fuel bunkering operations, and more
Ÿ Operate controls of fuel related to particularly:
propulsion plant and engineering systems
and services and safety devices. Ÿ LNG bunkering and related safeties.
Ÿ Safely perform and monitor all operations Ÿ Tank preparation for LNG fuel bunkering
Ÿ Plan and monitor safe bunkering, stowage including inerting, gassing up and Cooling
and securing of the IGF fuel down procedures.
Ÿ Take precautions to prevent pollution from Ÿ Fuel Gas Supply System for preparation and
the release of IGF fuels delivery to Engine Room.
Ÿ Monitor and control compliance with Ÿ Tank pressure management.
legislative requirements. Ÿ Familiarization with the engine room
Ÿ Take precautions to prevent hazards installation and safe features
Ÿ Apply occupational health and safety Ÿ Acknowledgment with diesel generators,
precautions and measures thrusters and auxiliary equipment starting
Ÿ Prevention, control and fire-fighting and procedure
extinguishing systems. Ÿ Power management system operation.
