Navigation in first year ice

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

This course is mostly for crews and officers heading into ice for the first time, or for anyone who wants more understanding regarding ice characteristics and manoeuvring in first year ice.

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.

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