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Further Information - Passage Planning in Cold Climates Training

Description

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)
• IMO Resolution A1024(26) Guidelines for ships operating in Polar waters
• IMO MSC Circular 1056 Guidelines for Ships Operating in Arctic Ice-Covered Waters
• IMO A.999(25) Guidelines on voyage planning for passenger ships operating in remote areas
• IMO MSC Circular 1185a Guide for Cold Water Survival
• OCIMF's SIRE VIQ
• Canada’s Arctic Shipping Pollution Prevention Regulations
• IMO MSC Circular 1612 Guidelines for Navigation and Communication Equipment Intended for Use on Ships Operating in Polar Waters

Is there an assessment?

Course assessment with a pass mark of 70% and two attempts.

Learning Objectives

• 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

Assessment

Course assessment with a pass mark of 70% and two attempts.

System Requirements

• 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

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