IGF Methanol

The IGF: Methanol – Methanol as Low Flash Point Fuel course equips maritime professionals with the essential knowledge and skills to safely and efficiently use methanol as a marine fuel in compliance with the IMO IGF Code. 

Online Training:

• 16 January 2026
• 06 February 2026
• 06 March 2026
• 03 April 2026
• 01 May 2026
• 29 May 2026
• 26 June 2026

Provided we have enough registrations (min 6 - max 10)

IGF: Methanol – Methanol as Low Flash Point Fuel aims to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible use of methanol as a low-flashpoint fuel on board seagoing vessels, in accordance with the IMO IGF Code and relevant international regulations.

The objective of the course “IGF: Methanol – Methanol as Low Flash Point Fuel” is to provide participants with the essential theoretical knowledge and practical competence required to safely handle, operate, and maintain methanol fuel systems on board ships that use methanol as a low-flashpoint fuel.

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the physical and chemical properties of methanol and its implications for safe shipboard use.
• Identify and apply appropriate health, safety, and environmental protection measures.
• Operate and monitor methanol fuel systems, including bunkering, storage, and engine operation.
• Respond effectively to emergencies, such as leaks, spills, or fires involving methanol.
• Demonstrate awareness of regulatory requirements and company Safety Management System procedures related to methanol as a marine fuel.

• Introduction to methanol as a low-flashpoint marine fuel and overview of the IGF Code
• Physical and chemical properties, production, advantages, and challenges of methanol
• Health, safety, and environmental protection measures for methanol handling
• Familiarization with ship systems, fuel storage, and engine modifications for methanol use
• Safe operational practices, including bunkering, monitoring, maintenance, and voyage planning
• Risk management, emergency response, and fire safety procedures specific to methanol
• Understanding of applicable international regulations (SOLAS, STCW, IGF Code, MARPOL)
• Environmental impact and pollution prevention measures related to methanol operations

IGF Methanol course (1 day) - online

Combined with IGF Advanced / IGF Methanol course (5 days) - online 

IGF Methanol course (1 day): 750 EUR 

Combined with IGF Advanced / IGF Methanol course (5 days): 2100 EUR 

IGF Advanced certificate

Christel Peeters

Antwerp Maritime Academy

A: Noordkasteel Oost 6, 2030 Antwerpen

T: 0032 3 205 64 60

E: training@hzs.be 

W: www.amacademy.be