AMC Search (Australian Maritime College)
Approximately 14 hours
This AMSA-approved online course prepares seafarers to safely manage low-flashpoint fuels on ships subject to the IGF Code. Designed for crew with designated safety responsibilities, it covers emergency response procedures and compliance with international maritime regulations.
Participants must hold a minimum STCW-issued Certificate of Safety Training. Evidence of this certification must be provided upon enrolment. Participants require a computer or laptop with a reasonable internet connection speed, web camera for final assessment, and Google Chrome browser recommended. Desktop/laptop access required for certain course components.
The course covers the International Code of Safety for Ships Using Gases or Other Low-Flashpoint Fuels (IGF Code), including mandatory provisions for machinery, equipment and systems arrangement, installation, control and monitoring. Content addresses STCW Regulation V/3 requirements, designated safety duties, fuel care and use procedures, emergency response protocols, and risk minimisation strategies for ships, crew and environment protection. Course delivery includes multiple videos and online assessments delivered through MyLO learning environment.
AMC Search is part of the Australian Maritime College, a leading maritime training institution with extensive experience in STCW-approved courses. The course is AMSA-approved and accepted by major maritime authorities including Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Hong Kong, Liberia and Panama. The provider offers flexible online delivery with professional support and uses established university learning infrastructure.
Completion of this course enables seafarers to meet international maritime safety requirements for service on ships using gases or low-flashpoint fuels. Career opportunities include positions as designated safety personnel on LNG-fuelled vessels and ships using alternative low-flashpoint fuels. The certification supports career advancement in maritime operations, engineering, and safety management roles within the global shipping industry.
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