Guidance

MIN 595 (M) - Amendment 23 - 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
293 JuneOctober 2022 — See all updates

Documents

MIN 595 (M) - Amendment 23 - 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 31st OctoberDecember 2022.

Published 17 September 2019
Last updated 293 JuneOctober 2022 + show all updates

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

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

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. First published.