Guidance

MIN 595 (M) - Amendment 3 - Update on Training requirements for those Serving on Ships Subject to International Code of Safety for Ships Using Gases or other Low Flash-point Fuels (IGF), those that Operate in Polar Waters and Passenger Ships

This MIN sets out and explains the regulatory requirements regarding the implementation of training elements applicable under Chapter V of the STCW Convention and Code.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Published: 17 September 2019
• Last updated: 3 October 2022
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  1. 3 October 2022

     This MIN has been extended and expires 31st December 2022.

  2. 15 August 2022

     Updated MSF number for IGF application form. Ensured consistency of relevant professions between 3.3 and 4.3.

  3. 29 June 2022

     This MIN has been extended and expires 31st October 2022.

  4. 1 April 2022

     Annex G -Specimen Report of Service on Ships Subject to the IGF Code from Master/Chief Engineer added. Points 4.4 and 5.3 added to MIN 595 to make reference to Annex G.

  5. 5 January 2022

     Removed transitional requirements - deadline passed 01 Jul 2020. Updated Polar Code Refresher seagoing service requirements to 2 months (ex. 3 months), in line with STCW requirements.

  6. 17 September 2019

     First published.

This publication was withdrawn on 16 January 2023

This information note has been replaced with MSN 1866 (M) - Amendment 1 - Training Requirements for Seafarers on Tankers, IGF Code Ships, Ships that Operate in Polar Waters and Passenger Ships.

Documents

MIN 595 (M) - Amendment 3 - Update on Training requirements for those Serving on Ships Subject to International Code of Safety for Ships Using Gases or other Low Flash-point Fuels (IGF), those that Operate in Polar Waters and Passenger Ships

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Annex A - Specimen Certificate of Proficiency in Basic Training for Ships Subject to the IGF Code

PDF, 523 KB, 1 page

Annex B - Sample Certificate of Proficiency for Advanced Training for Ships Subject to the IGF Code

PDF, 452 KB, 1 page

Annex C - Instructions for Training Centres to issue an Advanced Training CoP for Service on Ships Subject to the IGF Code

PDF, 558 KB, 1 page

Annex D - Sample Certificate of Proficiency in Basic Training for Service on Ships Operating in Polar Waters

PDF, 459 KB, 1 page

Annex E - Certificate of Proficiency for Advanced Training for Ships Training for Service on Ships Operating in Polar Waters

PDF, 471 KB, 1 page

Annex F - Instructions for Training Centres to issue a Training CoP for Service on Ships Operating in Polar Waters

PDF, 361 KB, 1 page

Annex G - Specimen Report of Service on Ships Subject to the IGF Code from Master/Chief Engineer

PDF, 103 KB, 1 page

Details

This MIN details the training and certification requirements for personnel working on ships subject to the IGF code, those working on ships operating in polar waters and the new requirements for those working on passenger ships. It also details the new entry requirements for HELM Management in line with MSN 1856.

Notice to all ship owners, Masters, Officers, Ratings and those concerned with maritime training.

This notice should be read with MSN 1866 and MGN 637

This MIN has been extended and expires 10 January 2023.