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Who is this course for?
All members of the bridge team involved in passage planning, such as deck officers and Masters, on board vessels planning a voyage into in cold climates.
Is previous experience required?
No previous experience is required to complete this course.
How will this course benefit me?
By providing you with an understanding on the additional precautions that should be considered to safely plan a passage into areas of cold climate.
How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring bridge personnel can prepare a safe passage plan with due consideration of the additional hazards presented in cold climates.
What standards are referred to in this course?
• International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (Polar Code)Is there an assessment?
Course assessment with a pass mark of 70% and two attempts.
• Identify how to gather the information required before preparing a passage plan
• Recognise cold climate factors and hazards
• Recognise the ship’s capabilities to face the specific hazards of cold climate
• Identify additional precautions needed when planning for cold climate passages
Course assessment with a pass mark of 70% and two attempts.
• Internet access - users will need a device with a web browser and internet connection
• System - runs on computers, tablets and mobile devices using Windows 7 and above and MAC OS devices running IOS 11 and above
• Browsers - Edge, Chrome, Firefox and Safari
• Minimum browser size - none
• Audio - requires device speaker or headphones


