Basic Refresh Course - 90North Ice Consulting AB

Courses

Polar Code Basic Refresh Course

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

Consists of self-study at home, hotel or onboard then it is 1 day in classroom. Course covering basic requirements within IMO STCW, Table A-V/4-1 and SMA 2011:116.

We run only two(2) Basic refresh every year, one in March/April and one in Sep/October.

Polar Code Refresh Advanced course is the same only one in March/April and one in Sep/October. Maximum participants on the refresh courses is only 15.

Upcoming courses:

WEEK 46, Basic & Advanced

14th – 17th Nov, Deadline 1st Nov.

Barcelona

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:

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
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.