Course Description:

Due to the opening of some new oil/gas facilities inside or close to the Arctic Circle, crew members should be aware of the specifics of ice navigation and related procedures, as well as how to prepare the vessel’s equipment and crew when travelling in ice conditions at sea.

This e-learning module examines the difficulties encountered by navigators in cold climates by defining the many varieties of sea ice and explaining how sea ice is generated. It covers all the aspects of preparing a vessel, its machinery, navigation equipment and crew for reliable operation and describes how ships are rated and strengthened for navigation in ice-covered waters. Lastly, this course provides additional guidance on how to maneuver and navigate in ice and examines how icebreakers help a stranded vessel and set it free.

Learning objectives:

At the end of the training course the participant shall:

1. Apply the appropriate actions when navigating in ice, taking into consideration ice climatology

2. Analyse ice classification

3. Operate and prepare the vessel in all aspects to navigate safely in ice without the assistance of icebreakers

4. Operate and prepare the vessel in all aspects to navigate safely in ice with the assistance of icebreakers