Προεδρικά Διατάγματα — ΦΕΚ A' 207/2018

Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence Apply occupational health and safety precautions and measures Awareness of function of gasmeasuring instruments and similar equipment: .1 gas testing Proper use of specialized safety equipment and protective devices, including: .1 breathing apparatus .2 protective clothing .3 resuscitators .4 rescue and escape equipment Basic knowledge of safe working practices and procedures in accordance with legislation and industry guidelines and personal shipboard safety relevant to ships subject to the IGF Code, including: .1 precautions to be taken before entering hazardous spaces and zones .2 precautions to be taken before and during repair and maintenance work .3 safety measures for hot and cold work Basic knowledge of first aid with reference to a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Examination or assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following: .1 approved in-service experience .2 approved training ship experience .3 approved simulator training 4 approved training programme Procedures and safe working practices designed to safeguard personnel and the ship are observed at all times Appropriate safety and protective equipment is correctly used First aid do's and don'ts

Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence Carry out firefighting operations on a ship subject to the IGF Code Fire organization and action to be taken on ships subject to the IGF Code Special hazards associated with fuel systems and fuel handling on ships subject to the IGF Code Firefighting agents and methods used to control and extinguish fires in conjunction with the different fuels found on board ships subject to the IGF Code Firefighting system operations Practical exercises and instruction conducted under approved and truly realistic training conditions (e.g. Simulated shipboard conditions) and, whenever possible and practicable, in darkness Initial actions and follow-up actions on becoming aware of an emergency conform with established practices and procedures Action taken on identifying muster signals is appropriate to the indicated emergency and complies with established procedures Clothing and equipment are appropriate to the nature of the firefighting operations The timing and sequence of individual actions are appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions Extinguishment of fire is achieved using appropriate procedures techniques and firefighting agents

Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence Respond to emergencies Basic knowledge of emergency procedures, including emergency shutdown Examination and assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following: .1 approved in-service experience .2 approved training ship experience .3 approved simulator training .4 approved training programme The type and impact of the emergency is promptly identified and the response actions conform to the emergency procedures and contingency plans Take precautions to prevent pollution of the environment from the release of fuels found on ships subject to the IGF Code Basic knowledge of measures to be taken in the event of leakage/spillage/ venting of fuels from ships subject to the IGF Code, including the need to: .1 report relevant information to the responsible persons .2 awareness of shipboard spill/leakage/venting response procedures .3 awareness of appropriate personal protection when responding to a spill/ leakage of fuels addressed by the IGF Code Examination or assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following: .1 approved in-service experience .2 approved training ship experience .3 approved simulator training .4 approved training programme Procedures designed to safeguard the environment are observed at all times

advanced training for ships subject to the IGF Code Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence Familiarity with physical and chemical properties of fuels aboard ships subject to the IGF Code Basic knowledge and understanding of simple chemistry and physics and the relevant definitions related to safe bunkering and use of fuels used on board ships subject to the IGF Code, including: .1 the chemical structure of different fuels used on board ships subject to the IGF Code .2 the properties and characteristics of fuels used on board ships subject to the IGF Code, including: .2.1 simple physical laws .2.2 states of matter .2.3 liquid and vapour densities .2.4 boil-off and weathering of cryogenic fuels .2.5 compression and expansion of gases .2.6 critical pressure and temperature of gases Examination and assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following: .1 approved in-service experience .2 approved training ship experience .3 approved simulator training .4 approved training programme Effective use is made of information resources for identification of properties and characteristics of fuels addressed by the IGF Code and their impact on safety, environmental protection and ship operation

Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence .2.7 flashpoint, upper and lower flammable limits, auto-ignition temperature .2.8 saturated vapour pressure/reference temperature .2.9 dewpoint and bubble point .2.10 hydrate formation .2.11 combustion properties: heating values .2.12 methane number/ knocking .2.13 pollutant characteristics of fuels addressed by the IGF Code .3 the properties of single liquids .4 the nature and properties of solutions .5 thermodynamic units .6 basic thermodynamic laws and diagrams .7 properties of materials .8 effect of low temperature, including brittle fracture, for liquid cryogenic fuels Understanding the information contained in a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) about fuels addressed by the IGF Code

Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence Operate controls of fuel related to propulsion plant and engineering systems and services and safety devices on ships subject to the IGF Code Operating principles of marine power plants Ships' auxiliary machinery Knowledge of marine engineering terms Examination and assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following: .1 approved in-service experience .2 approved training ship experience .3 approved simulator training .4 approved training programme Plant, auxiliary machinery and equipment is operated in accordance with technical specifications and within safe operating limits at all times Ability to safely perform and monitor all operations related to the fuels used on board ships subject to the IGF Code Design and characteristics of ships subject to the IGF Code Knowledge of ship design, systems, and equipment found on ships subject to the IGF Code, including: .1 fuel systems for different propulsion engines .2 general arrangement and construction .3 fuel storage systems on board ships subject to the IGF Code, including materials of construction and insulation .4 fuel-handling equipment and instrumentations on board ships: .4.1 fuel pumps and pumping arrangements .4.2 fuel pipelines Examination and assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following: .1 approved in-service experience .2 approved training ship experience .3 approved simulator training .4 approved training programme Communications are clear and understood Successful ship operations using fuels addressed by the IGF Code are carried out in a safe manner, taking into account ship designs, systems and equipment Pumping operations are carried out in accordance with accepted principles and procedures and are relevant to the type of fuel Operations are planned, risk is managed and carried out in accordance with accepted principles and procedures to ensure safety of operations and to avoid pollution of the marine environment

Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence .4.3 expansion devices .4.4 flame screens .4.5 temperature monitoring systems .4.6 fuel tank level-gauging systems .4.7 tank pressure monitoring and control systems .5 cryogenic fuel tanks temperature and pressure maintenance .6 fuel system atmosphere control systems (inert gas, nitrogen), including storage, generation and distribution .7 toxic and flammable gas-detecting systems .8 fuel Emergency Shut Down system (ESD) Knowledge of fuel system theory andcharacteristics, including types of fuel system pumps and their safe operation on board ships subject to the IGF Code .1 low pressure pumps .2 high pressure pumps .3 vaporizers .4 heaters

Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence .5 pressure build-up units Knowledge of safe procedures and checklists for taking fuel tanks in and out of service, including: .1 inerting .2 cooling down .3 initial loading .4 pressure control .5 heating of fuel .6 emptying systems Plan and monitor safe bunkering, stowage and securing of the fuel on board ships subject to the IGF Code General knowledge of ships subject to the IGF Code Ability to use all data available on board related to bunkering, storage and securing of fuels addressed by the IGF Code Ability to establish clear and concise communications and between the ship and the terminal, truck or the bunkersupply ship Knowledge of safety and emergency procedures for operation of machinery, fuel- and control systems for ships subject to the IGF Code Proficiency in the operation of bunkering systems on board ships subject to the IGF Code including: Examination and assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following: .1 approved in-service experience .2 approved simulator training .3 approved training programme .4 approved laboratory equipment training or witnessing bunker operation Fuel quality and quantity is determined taking into account the current conditions and necessary corrective safe measures are taken Procedures for monitoring safety systems to ensure that all alarms are detected promptly and acted upon in accordance with established procedures Operations are planned and carried out in accordance with fuel transfer manuals and procedures to ensure safety of operations and avoid spill damages and pollution of the environment

Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence .1 bunkering procedures .2 emergency procedures .3 ship-shore/ship-ship interface .4 prevention of rollover Proficiency to perform fuel-system measurements and calculations, including: .1 maximum fill quantity .2 On Board Quantity (OBQ) .3 Minimum Remain On Board (ROB) .4 fuel consumption calculations Ability to ensure the safe management of bunkering and other IGF Code fuel related operations concurrent with other onboard operations, both in port and at sea Personnel are allocated duties and informed of procedures and standards of work to be followed, in a manner appropriate to the individuals concerned and in accordance with safe working procedures Take precautions to prevent pollution of the environment from the release of fuels from ships subject to the IGF Code Knowledge of the effects of pollution on human and environment Knowledge of measures to be taken in the event of spillage/leakage/ venting Examination and assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following: .1 approved in-service .2 approved training ship experience .3 approved simulator training .4 approved training programme Procedures designed to safeguard the environment are observed at all times

Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence Monitor and control compliance with legislative requirements Knowledge and understanding of relevant provisions of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL), as amended and other relevant I MO instruments, industry guidelines and port regulations as commonly applied Proficiency in the use of the IGF Code and related documents Assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following: .1 approved in-service experience .2 approved training ship experience .3 approved simulator training .4 approved training The handling of fuels on board ships subject to the IGF Code complies with relevant IMO instruments and established industrial standards and codes of safe working practices Operations are planned and performed in conformity with approved procedures and legislative requirements Take precautions to prevent hazards Knowledge and understanding of the hazards and control measures associated with fuel system operations on board ships subject to the IGF Code, including: .1 flammability .2 explosion .3 toxicity .4 reactivity .5 corrosivity .6 health hazards .7 inert gas composition .8 electrostatic hazards .9 pressurized gases .10 low temperature Examination and assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following: .1 approved in-service .2 approved training ship experience .3 approved simulator training .4 approved training programme Relevant hazards to the ship and to personnel associated with operations on board ships subject to the IGF Code are correctly identified and proper control measures are taken Use of flammable and toxic gas-detection devices are in accordance with manuals and good practice

Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence Proficiency to calibrate and use monitoring and fuel detection systems, instruments and equipment on board ships subject to the IGF Code Knowledge and understanding of dangers of non-compliance with relevant rules/regulations Knowledge and understanding of risks assessment method analysis on board ships subject to the IGF Code Ability to elaborate and develop risks analysis related to risks on board ships subject to the IGF Code Ability to elaborate and develop safety plans and safety instructions for ships subject to the IGF Code Knowledge of hot work, enclosed spaces and tank entry including permitting procedures Apply occupational health and safety precautions and measures on board a ship subject to the IGF Code Proper use of safety equipment and protective devices, including: .1 breathing apparatus and evacuating equipment .2 protective clothing and equipment .3 resuscitators .4 rescue and escape equipment Examination and assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following: .1 approved in-service experience .2 approved training ship experience Appropriate safety and protective equipment is correctly used Procedures designed to safeguard personnel and the ship are observed at all times