705824 - Advanced Training for Ships Operating in Polar Waters
Course Description
The purpose of this course is to provide training to navigation officers to operate ships in polar waters, and to address those additional provisions deemed necessary for consideration beyond existing requirements of the SOLAS and MARPOL Conventions in order to take into account the climatic conditions of polar waters and to meet appropriate standards of maritime safety and pollution prevention.
The course is designed to meet the Mandatory minimum requirements for the training and qualifications of masters and deck officers on ships operating in polar waters, in the STCW Code,.specifically those tables A-V/4-2 "Specification of minimum standard of competence in advanced training for ships operating in polar waters".
Learning Outcomes
To enable course participants to:- Develop an understanding of the basic requirements for structure, stability and subdivision, machinery, life-saving appliances, fire protection, voyage planning, ship routing, navigation systems and equipment, radio communication, pollution prevention equipment, liability and safety management systems, as applicable to the different types and sizes of ships which may undertake voyages in polar waters.
- Develop an understanding of ice characteristics and areas where different types of ice can be expected in the area of operation.
- Develop an understanding of vessel performance in ice and low air temperature.
- Develop an understanding of safe operations and ship manoeuvrability in ice.
- Develop an awareness of the need to monitor and ensure compliance with legislative requirements.
- Develop an understanding of the application of safe working practices and to respond to emergencies.
- Develop an understanding of the need for correct crew preparation, working conditions and safety,
- Develop an understanding of the need to ensure compliance with pollution- prevention requirements and prevent environmental hazards.
- Develop an understanding of the skills to perform maneuver in order to safely operate ships in polar waters
Credential Awarded
Marine Institute Certificate of Achievement;
Transport Canada Training Certificate
Prerequisites
1) hold a certificate as Master, chief mate or officer in charge of a navigation watch qualified in accordance with regulations II/1, II/2 and II/3 of the STCW Convention, respectively; and,
2) either have met the requirements for basic training for ships in polar waters in accordance with STCW Regulation V/5 paragraph 6 or hold a certificate in basic training for ships in polar waters; and,
3) have at least two (2) months of approved seagoing service in the deck department at management level, or while performing watch-keeping duties at operational level, within Polar Waters or other equivalent approved seagoing service.