Methanol / Ethanol Firefighting Course

The course is designed for seafarers and maritime professionals to gain essential knowledge and practical understanding of properties of Methanol / Ethanol, safe and effective use of firefighting equipment specific to Methanol / Ethanol fire and effectively execute fire fighting tactics for Methanol / Ethanol related fires onboard ships using Methanol / Ethanol as fuel.

Successful completion of this course will enable participants to understand:

• Methanol / Ethanol properties and its unique Fire and vapour hazards.
• Effective use of firefighting equipment specific to Methanol / Ethanol fires.
• Pre-checks and correct use of PPE while fighting Methanol / Ethanol fire.
• Methanol / Ethanol fire fighting/ suppression techniques.

All Engine/ deck officers and ratings, shore personnel associated with Methanol / Ethanol powered vessels’ operations.

Classroom, Offline / Practical training.

Classroom Lecture and Power Point Presentations, Training Videos and Group Discussions, practical demonstration and exercises.

IGF Code, SOLAS, Guide for Methanol Fuelled Vessels by ABS, Lloyds, CCS, IR Class & BV Methanol as a Marine fuel – Safety Handbook.

1 day.

MTC Course Certificate on successful completion of course and summative assessment.

This course is regularly offered by our Maritime Training Centres. If you are a BSM seafarer, please contact your local Crew Service Centre (CSC) to learn about the next available course dates. For new seafarers and companies, please click on the 'Request Information' button below, fill and submit the online form. One of our team members will contact you as soon as possible.