Basic Training For Handling of Methanol As Fuel For Maritime Personnel

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Basic Training For Handling of Methanol As Fuel For Maritime Personnel

Overview

Course Date:
13 Aug 2024 to 13 Aug 2024
03 Sep 2024 to 03 Sep 2024
Registration Period:
10 Jun 2024 to 17 Jul 2024
10 Jun 2024 to 31 Jul 2024
Duration/Frequency:
1 day programme
Mode of Training:
Classroom
Venue:
PolyMarina, West Coast Ferry Road
Funding:
Eligible for SkillsFuture Credit

The course is designed for the maritime personnel responsible for the designated safety duties associated with the care, use, or emergency response to the fuel on board ships.

Course Objective

This course equips participants with essential knowledge and skills in the safe handling of methanol as fuel on board a ship.

Participants can apply their skills in carrying out firefighting operations and responding to emergencies on a ship using methanol as fuel. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of the characteristics of methanol and the relevant safety regulations as per the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) interim guidelines.

Course Outline

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Interpret the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) of methanol as fuel.
Understand the risks and hazards associated with handling of methanol as fuel.
Evaluate the effectiveness of hazard control measures to prevent personnel injuries or fatalities, minimise asset losses and mitigate environmental pollution.
Describe the response to emergencies to prevent fire, pollution of the environment and vapour intoxication through inhalation.
Demonstrate the donning and interpret the functions of a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), EEBD and PPE.
Display proficiency in the operation and management of methanol firefighting equipment and extinguishing agents.

Topics to be covered

- Interpret the MSDS specific to methanol as fuel, and its potential hazards, safe handling procedures, and necessary precautions.

- Evaluate the risks and hazards associated with methanol fuel leakage, static discharge, compatibility, fire, health effects (toxicity) and environmental impacts.

- Explain the principles of chemical gas detector used to determine methanol gas concentration, and the vapour recovery procedures to prevent the release of harmful volatile organic compounds (VOC) and hazardous pollutants into the atmosphere.

- Explain the controlled shutdown system (ESD) in case of emergency or abnormality to ensure the safety of ship and personnel, and the Shipboard Marine Pollution and Emergency Plan (SMPEP).

- Practical SCBA Training, and the correct usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) against methanol splash. This includes face shields, Polyvinylidene Chloride (PVDC) gloves, and chemical aprons or splash suits.

- Practical session on proper handling and deployment procedures for alcohol-resistant foam fire extinguishers, including Dry Chemical Powder (DCP), Carbon Dioxide (CO2) for methanol fires, and the functions and operation of infrared cameras (FLIR) for detecting fires.

Minimum Requirements

Participants must be medically fit.

Certification / Accreditation

• Certificate of Attendance (electronic Certificate will be issued)
A Certificate of Attendance will be awarded to participants who meet at least 75% attendance rate

• Certificate of Completion (electronic Certificate will be issued)
A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to participants who pass the assessment and meet at least 75% attendance rate

Suitable for

Seafarers and Maritime Personnel

Course Fees

The course fees payable above are inclusive of 9% GST rate.

Applicants/Eligibility	SkillsFuture Funding	GST	Subsidised Fee (after GST)
Singapore Citizens aged 40 and above	$567.00	$17.01	$80.01
Singapore Citizens aged below 40	$441.00	$17.01	$206.01
Singapore Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders	$441.00	$ 17.01	$206.01
SME-sponsored Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders	$567.00	$17.01	$80.01
Others (Full fees payable)	$0.00	$56.70	$686.70

As per SSG’s policy, the GST payable for all funding-eligible applicants is calculated based on prevailing GST rate after baseline funding subsidy of 70%

Singaporeans aged 25 years and above may use **SkillsFuture Credit balance to offset respective course fees.

1Under the SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy. For more information, visit the SkillsFuture website here.
2 Under the Enhanced Training Support for Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Scheme. For more information of the scheme, click here. To view SP’s list of similar funded courses, click here. Please submit the attached “Declaration Form for Enhanced Training Support Scheme for SME” together with your online application.

Application Procedure

1. For self-sponsored applicant, please click on the “Register” button to apply for the course. You will be directed to STEP portal to manage all your course activities. Please note that you will be prompted to sign in with Singpass/Student ID.

2. For company-sponsored applicant, please approach your company's Human Resource (HR) team to put in the application through the company portal using CorpPass. You may only apply after receiving the registration link from your company's HR.

3. Your application does not guarantee acceptance into the course. Your acceptance into the course is dependent on meeting the course requirements and course vacancy.

4. All successful applicants will be notified with a letter of confirmation via email.

6. PACE Academy course schedules, including course trainer, course fees and course availability are subject to change.

7. PACE Academy reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course at short notice; & at its absolute discretion without assigning any reason for such cancellation/postponements. In the event that the applicant’s chosen course is cancelled prior to its commencement, PACE Academy will make a full refund of course fees already paid by the applicant.

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