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Polar Code Courses – basic and advanced (given by 90North Ice Consulting in collaboration with Chalmers)

STCW Polar Code certification for navigating polar waters – basic and advanced levels with simulator training led by experts.
Subject area
Maritime & Shipping
Location
On site Gothenburg
Price
13800 SEK Excl. VAT

Polar Code Courses – Basic and Advanced

Basic 2 days – 1280€ / 13,800 SEK (excl. VAT)
Advanced 2 days – 1320€ / 14,200 SEK (excl. VAT)

Combi 4 days – 2200€ / 24,000 SEK (excl. VAT)

This course is an STCW course approved for the requirements in the new Polar Code requirements in force from 1 July 2018. The Basic & Advanced Course covers all training requirements in the IMO Polar Code, which were mandatory as of 1 July 2018. This courses meets IMO STCW 2010, Table A-V/4-2. The course is taught by highly professional and experienced mariners, Icebreaker Masters experienced in Arctic/Antarctic ice and Masters/Chief Enginers of ice-classed cargo ships.

Learning objectives

  • Polar Code Regulations & Standards
  • Ice dynamics
  • Arctic Meteorology
  • Low Air Temperatures
  • Vessel ice classes and Characteristics
  • Maneuvering in Ice
  • Crew Preparation
  • Survival/First Aid in Cold Climate
  • Ice Nomenclature
  • Satellite Imagery
  • Vessel Performance in Polar Waters
  • SAR in the Arctic/Antarctic
  • Voyage Planning and Polaris
  • Ice Breaker Operations
  • Working Conditions & Safety
  • Environment/MARPOL

Details

Course type(s): Deck
Length: 4 Days
Approval: 90North Ice Consulting AB
Training method: Lecture and Simulation
Simulation: Yes
Instructors: 90North Ice Consulting
Equipment: Full Mission Bridge, and VR
Capacity: 30 for Basic and 16 for Advanced
Minimal enrollment: 7 for Basic, 6 for Advanced and 5 for Combi.

Certification:

After successfully passing the test, trainees will obtain an STCW Polar Code Basic and/or Advanced certificate issued by the Swedish Maritime Administration, which is recognized by all flag states. Mariners will satisfy the training requirements of IMO STCW, Table A-V/4-1 for Basic and Table A-V/4-2 for Advanced Polar Code.

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Who is this course for?

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This course is geared to Masters, Chief Mates, and Officers in charge of a navigational watch on board ships operating in polar waters and for shore staff that would like to have more understanding about the trade area for Polar waters.

Prerequisites

For Advanced must have Basic STCW certificate.