Advanced Training for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (STCW)

Course Description

This course is designed to provide advanced training to Senior Navigating Officers working on vessels in polar waters and meets the requirements of the STCW Convention, as amended, Table A-V/4-2 and The Polar Code.

Provide advanced knowledge of the limitations and safe techniques required when operating vessels in ice conditions and cold climates. Gain a detailed understanding of the regulatory requirements, safe planning and vessel operations in polar waters. Provide simulator based exercises of handling different types of vessels in ice conditions.

Course Content

On successful completion of the course, delegates will be able to:

  • Safely handle and Manoeuvring of vessels operating in ice
  • Carry out voyage planning and understand equipment limitations
  • Understand Icebreaker convoy, towing and mooring operations in ice
  • Understand operational readiness of life-saving, firefighting and other safety systems
  • Understand the importance of the safety of the ship’s crew when exposed to low
  • temperatures, preparedness and response to emergencies
  • Understand the human factors including cold fatigue, medical first aid aspects and crew welfare
  • Understand the survival requirements and use of survival equipment
  • Understand the possible damage to the vessel and equipment and damage avoidance.
Entry Standards

Chief Officer/Master rank. Completion of a basic level course under STCW A-V/4-1, 2 months approved seagoing service at the management level on vessels operating within Polar Waters.

Facilities

Classroom, Bridge Simulator

Teaching Method

Lectures, videos and case studies, practical simulated exercises

Guidelines

STCW A-V/4-2, IMO Model Course 7.12.

Course Duration

5 days.

Assessment

Theoretical examination.

Certification

Attendance certificate leading to STCW certification.

Venue

This course is regularly offered by our Maritime Training Centres.

If you are a BSM seafarer, please contact your local Crew Service Centre (CSC) to learn about the next available course dates.

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