International Code of Safety for Ships Using Gases or Other Low-flashpoint Fuels

The IGF Code provides industry standards for ships that use fuels with a flashpoint of less than 60°C. The IGF Code seeks to regulate the safety changes from the carriage and use of gas fuel, in particular liquefied natural gas and other low-flashpoint fuels. These fuels are used in engines such as a Marine LNG Engine. The IGF Code sets out mandatory provisions for the arrangement, installation, control and monitoring of machinery, equipment and systems that use low-flashpoint fuels. It is organised according to a goal based approach. These included the development of new model training courses for IGF training. IMO member States require ships to apply the IGF Code when applying under their flag. For example, Canada has requirements for vessels to comply with the mandatory provisions of the Code. ==Recent Amendments==

The Code has been amended several times to incorporate changes in technology and safety practices based on experience since the Code entered into force in 2017. ==References==