Polar Code Courses - Basic and Advanced

Basic 2 days - 1280€ / 12,800 SEK (excl. VAT)

Advanced 2 days - 1320€ / 13,200 SEK (excl. VAT)

Combi 4 days - 2200€ / 22,000 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.

Upcoming Courses 2025

WEEK 5, Basic & Advanced - January 27, 2025 - January 30, 2025 at Gothenburg

WEEK 9, Basic & Advanced - February 24, 2025 - February 27, 2025 at Monaco

WEEK 12 , Basic & Advanced - March 17, 2025 - March 20, 2025 at Kalmar

WEEK 19, Basic & Advanced - May 5, 2025 - May 8, 2025 at Monaco

WEEK 38, Basic & Advanced - September 15, 2025 - September 18, 2025 at Gothenburg

WEEK 40, Basic & Advanced - September 29, 2025 - October 2, 2025 at Monaco

WEEK 49 , Basic & Advanced - December 1, 2025 - December 4, 2025 at Kalmar

2 weeks prior to the course start date, if minimum enrollment is not met the course is subject to being cancelled.

Upcoming courses 2023:

WEEK 3, Basic & Advanced

19th – 22nd Jan. Deadline 12st Jan.

Barcelona MB92

WEEK 5, Basic & Advanced

30th Jan – 2nd Feb. Deadline 20th Jan.

Gothenburg

WEEK 7, Basic & Advanced

13th Feb – 16nd Feb. Deadline 20th Jan.

La Ciotat MB92

WEEK 10, Basic & Advanced

6th March – 9th March. Deadline 20th Feb.

Monaco

WEEK 15, Basic & Advanced

11th – 14th April. Deadline 15th March.

Fort Lauderdale

WEEK 16, Basic & Advanced

17th – 20th April. Deadline 1st April.

Kalmar

WEEK 36, Basic & Advanced

4th – 7th Sep. Deadline 1st Sep.

Gothenburg

WEEK 40, Basic & Advanced

2nd – 5th Oct. Deadline 21st Sep.

Monaco

WEEK 49, Basic & Advanced

4th – 7th Dec. Deadline 22nd Nov.

Kalmar

2 weeks prior to the course start date, if minimum enrollment is not met the course is subject to being cancelled.

Upcoming Courses 2025

WEEK 5, Basic & Advanced - January 27, 2025 - January 30, 2025 at Gothenburg

WEEK 9, Basic & Advanced - February 24, 2025 - February 27, 2025 at Monaco

WEEK 12 , Basic & Advanced - March 17, 2025 - March 20, 2025 at Kalmar

WEEK 19, Basic & Advanced - May 5, 2025 - May 8, 2025 at Monaco

WEEK 38, Basic & Advanced - September 15, 2025 - September 18, 2025 at Gothenburg

WEEK 40, Basic & Advanced - September 29, 2025 - October 2, 2025 at Monaco

WEEK 49 , Basic & Advanced - December 1, 2025 - December 4, 2025 at Kalmar

Details about
the courses

Target group:

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.

Objectives:

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
Prerequisities: For Advanced must have Basic STCW certificate.
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.

Apply for basic or/and advanced polar code course

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