Basic requirements defined in IMO Polar Code and Model Course are part of the course. The course consists of lessons as well as tasks that need to be completed and approved. The course is delivered 100% online and no physical attendance is required. The course is based on individual attendance and can thus be conducted at any time and place convenient for the attendee. The Polar Code refresher course contains the same modules and training targets as the regular Polar Code course.
Polar Code Basic Online
24-hour online web-based course covering basic requirements set by STCW Code A-V/4 and IMO Model Course 7.11: Basic Training for Ships in Polar Waters.
Language
English
Duration
24 hours
Price
EUR 1500,00 (+ VAT 25,5 %)
Location
Online
Training method
Online lessons and tasks
Upon completing this training,
the participant will
- Understand the demands set by extremely cold conditions and darkness for personal safety and vessel equipment
- Understand the demands set by sea ice to a navigating officer
- Understand the effects of ice accumulation on vessel surfaces
- Be prepared to safely operate vessel equipment in extreme conditions
- Be prepared for emergencies in polar areas.
- Effects of low temperature on people and ship systems
- Effects of weather and current
- Safe operation of equipment in cold conditions
- Basics of ship operation and maneuvering in polar waters
- Voyage planning and navigation
- Basics of icebreaker assistance
- Ice types and characteristics
- Preparedness for emergency situations in Polar areas
- Pollution prevention
- All our Polar Code instructors have extensive ice navigation experience
- Our Polar Code training is approved by the Finnish Maritime Authorities (Traficom)
- We are specialized in simulator training and R&D projects to enhance safety and sustainability of Arctic shipping as well as shipping in other ice-covered waters. We have for instance participated in ice related projects like Winmos 1&2 and ASTP (Arctic Simulator Training Program).
- We have provided simulator-based ice navigation training since 2006
- We participated in the planning process of the Polar Code IMO Model courses (7.11 and 7.12) and our first Polar Code course was delivered in 2016
- We have developed and delivered specialized Azipod® ice operation training for ABB Marine and Ports since 2016
- Finland’s sea routes are icebound every year and we have a deep understanding of operating ships in winter and ice conditions
| Course code | PCBo |
| Course title | Polar Code Basic Online |
| Student profile | Masters, chief officers and navigating officers required to have completed Polar Code Basic training. Ship owner personnel working with ships operating in polar areas and authorities wanting to have a basic understanding of the demands set by polar operations to personnel and ships and their equipment. |
| Prerequisites | A trainee attending the course is required to fulfill minimum STCW II/1 requirements for officers in charge of a navigational watch. |
| Course compliance | STCW Section A-V/4, paragraph 1. IMO model courses 7.11 |
| Equipment | Itslearning LMS |
| Assessment | Online tasks and exam. |
| Certification | Each participant satisfactorily completing the course will receive the appropriate course certificate issued by Aboa Mare. |
| Individual course | Yes |
| Flag approval | The training is approved by the Finnish Maritime Authorities (Traficom) |
| Course recognition by flag state | Most EU flags, Bahamas, Malta, Singapore and Liberia. More information on request. |
