BIGF Course in Lucknow

The BIGF (Basic Training for Ships Using Fuels Covered under IGF Code) Course is a program of training that must be undertaken by all seafarers who work on vessels using low flashpoint fuels such as LNG.

The BIGF Course has been approved by the DG Shipping and meets the requirements of both the STCW and IMO IGF Code; it covers numerous aspects about the characteristics of alternative fuels, fuel distribution systems, hazards associated with alternative fuels, and safe operations using alternative fuels. It also covers emergency response, fire safety, occupational health and environmental protection, ensuring that all seafarers possess the required level of knowledge and skill needed to operate and work safely on IGF compliant vessels.

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Eligibility requirement for BIGF Course

To qualify for Basic Training for Ships using Fuels under the IGF Code (“Basic IGF Training”), a candidate must fulfill several eligibility requirements. 

• Firstly, they must be a Seafarer.

•  The Second requirement is that the candidate must have completed STCW Basic Safety (VI/1) courses including PST (Personal Safety and Social Responsibility), FPFF (Fire Prevention/Fire Fighting), EFA (Elementary First Aid), and PSSR (Personal Survival Techniques). 

• The third eligibility requirement requires that the applicant provide documentation to the Directorate General of Shipping that the candidate possesses a minimum of six months of deck/service as a Trainee Seafarer (or if they qualify to be an Exempt Seafarer). The candidate can provide a copy of their Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC) or an updated Sea Service Logbook to confirm their six-month service requirement.

• The fourth requirement states that the candidate must have completed the e-learning component of the course as defined by the Directorate General of Shipping prior to writing the final exam.

• The final eligibility requirement states that all persons holding a Basic or Advanced Gas Tanker Endorsement will be exempt from the final examination.

BIGF Course Enrollment Requirement

The list below identifies the necessary documents required to enroll in a BIGF Course:

• Valid Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC).

• Valid Passport.

• PST Certificate (STCW Basic Safety Training): Personal Survival Techniques-Certificate of Completion, Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting-Certificate of Completion, Elementary First Aid-Certificate of Completion, Proficient in Lifeboats/Rafts/Emergency Boat Training-Certificate of Completion.

• Course Completion Certificate for PST (STCW Basic Safety Training).

• Certificate of Medical Fitness.

• Number of required Passport Photos.

• INDOS Number (only for Indian Seafarers).

Documents required for BIGF Course

The following documents are mandatory to enroll in a BIGF Course:

• A valid Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC)

• A valid Passport

• STCW Basic Safety Training: Personal Survival Techniques, Fire Prevention and Fire-Fighting, Elementary First Aid, Proficiency in Lifeboats and Rafts and Emergency Boats

• Course Completion Certificates for STCW Basic Safety Training

• A completion certificate for the DG Shipping e-Learning Course for BIGF

• A Medical Fitness Certificate

• The required number of passport photos

• An INDOS Number (only for Indian seafarers)

Institutes Offering BIGF Course in Lucknow/near Lucknow

BIGF Course Fees in Lucknow/near Lucknow

Candidates please note that the Dates and Batch availability  for the course are subject to change therefore, always refer to STCW Course Finder for the updated Dates and Batch availability before booking for the course.

Asha International Institute of Marine Technology (AIIMT)

Asha International Institute of Marine Technology (AIIMT) in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, is a maritime training institute approved by the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), Ministry of Shipping, Government of India, established to prepare students for careers in the Merchant Navy, especially as General Purpose (GP) Ratings on Indian and international ships. The institute operates on a spacious campus in Babatpur near LBS Airport with practical workshops, simulators, classrooms, library, and hostel facilities, and follows IMO and STCW regulations to blend theoretical knowledge with hands-on marine training. AIIMT also holds ISO 9001:2008 certification and offers various pre-sea, modular and simulator courses to enhance seafaring skills.

How to Book a BIGF Course in Lucknow

To reserve a seat for an BIGF Course in Lucknow/near Lucknow

Many candidates waste hours researching different Institutes before selecting the appropriate course and determining the cost of attending based on numerous phone calls to each Institute.

With the STCW Course Finder website, you can search for BIGF courses available throughout multiple Institutes at the click of a mouse.

1. Visit www.stcwcoursefinder.com

2. Select the AIGF course and choose "Uttar Pradesh" as your state Lucknow as your city; then select what month you would like to begin taking the AIGF course.

Step 3: Submit Your Query: Fill in your details and submit the form. We will contact the institute and find the best deal for you, all for free!

Conclusion

This blog offers guidance to sailors on what training university would fit them better based on where they live. Always verify stcwcoursefinder.com  prior to selecting any type of nautical completing these training breaks from seafarers and always verify all details from the website to provide up to date course information on a regular basis.