IGF Ship Endorsements/Certificate of Proficiency

Find information on training, sea service and other requirements for the IGF ship endorsements, including how to apply and pay for your certificate, and where to find help.

Your endorsement is valid for five years and can be renewed.

With this endorsement, you can have responsibility for designated safety duties associated with the care or use of fuels on ships using low-flashpoint fuels.

Basic IGF ship endorsement

With a basic IGF ship endorsement you can have responsibility for designated safety duties associated with the care or use of fuels on ships using low-flashpoint fuels.

Advanced IGF ship endorsement

With an advanced IGF ship endorsement you can perform your privileges as a master, engineer officer or seafarer with immediate responsibility for the care and use of fuels and fuel systems on the ship. To qualify for an advanced endorsement, you must first have gained a basic IGF ship endorsement.

Certificate of proficiency for IGF Ships

This qualification is provided as an endorsement on a seafarer’s maritime certificate. However, if you do not have an appropriate certificate, the Director may issue you with a basic or advanced certificate of proficiency.

Requirements

To get the basic or advanced IGF ship endorsement, you need to prove that you meet all of the requirements.

Each of these requirements and how to prove that you meet them is explained in the full guideline below.

IGF ship endorsement or certificate of proficiency[PDF: 272kB, 13 pages]

Cost

The application fee for this certificate is $368, which includes goods and services tax (GST)

Application process

This is the application process for this certificate of competency.

Contact us for more help

If you have any questions about seafarer certification, please contact our Personnel Certification team.

Phone:

New Zealand (toll free):
0508 SEACERT or 0508 732 237

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seafarers@maritimenz.govt.nz
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