UK MCA Approved Tanker Fire Fighting (TFF) Course

Course Description

This course is designed to give seafarers essential education and training in fire fighting and operations on board tankers (oil, chemical, or liquefied gas) to meet the knowledge, understanding and proficiency requirements set out in STCW Tables A-V/1-1-1 and A/V/1-2-1 for oil and chemical tankers and liquefied gas tanker cargo.
By the end of the training, the participant will be able to carry out fire fighting operations on board tankers:
• They will be able to describe typical tanker fire response and fire fighting organisation and procedures
• Identify the special hazards associated with cargo handling and transportation of hazardous and noxious liquids and liquefied gases in bulk
• Carry out the initial actions on discovering a fire
• Describe the correct fire fighting agents used to extinguish oil, chemical and liquefied gas fires
• Describe the use of fixed deck fire fighting equipment including dry powder and foam
• Demonstrate as a team member use of the deck foam monitor and use of a deck dry power installation
• Demonstrate and use portable fire fighting foam equipment
• Describe spill containment in relation to fire fighting operations

Duration: 1 Day

Batch Dates	Location / Mode	Timing	Fees
07 May 2026 - 07 May 2026	TIDAL PARK, CHENNAI - Physical Class	5.45 to 17.00	14900Rs
21 May 2026 - 21 May 2026	TIDAL PARK, CHENNAI - Physical Class	5.45 to 17.00	14900Rs
04 Jun 2026 - 04 Jun 2026	TIDAL PARK, CHENNAI - Physical Class	5.45 to 17.00	14900Rs
18 Jun 2026 - 18 Jun 2026	TIDAL PARK, CHENNAI - Physical Class	5.45 to 17.00	14900Rs
02 Jul 2026 - 02 Jul 2026	TIDAL PARK, CHENNAI - Physical Class	5.45 to 17.00	14900Rs

Eligibility

1. Those undertaking this training must have completed Fire Prevention and Fire fighting (Section A-VI/1-2 of STCW) or be in the process of completing it or similar training acceptable to the MCA.

2. Valid Medical Certificate (ENG1 or Equivalent)

3. Non-Indian participants are required to hold a Valid Student Visa to India to attend the course. For students from countries where embassies do not issue Student Visas for short courses, a Business or relevant visa may be submitted, provided it includes the endorsement: "Maritime Training at HIMT Offshore." Additionally, HIMT will also provide the Visa Letter, if required, upon successful booking of the course.

Documents Required

1. Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting Course Certificate of any administration included in the IMO list of STCW Parties (White List).

3. Valid Medical Certificate (ENG1 or Equivalent, egs-DGS Issued)

4. 2 Stamp size photos [20mm x 25mm]

5. Student Visa (for foreign candidates)

Details

Candidates must bring any valid National ID (such as a Driving License, Passport, Aadhaar Card, or similar government-issued identification) on the first day of the course for identity verification.

The batch will be confirmed subject to a minimum of 3 participants in the batch.