3-day on-site course covering basic requirements set by STCW Code A-V/4 and IMO Model Course 7.11: Basic Training for Ships in Polar Waters. Basic requirements defined in IMO Polar Code and Model Course are part of the course. All aspects defined in IMO Polar Code and Model Course will be covered. The course consists of classroom lectures and simulator exercises and is delivered 100% on-site, thus physical attendance is required.
At Aboa Mare Maritime Academy and Training Center, we use the latest state-of-the-art simulator equipment and pedagogical tools to provide an enhanced maritime training experience in a simulated environment, promoting teamwork, critical thinking, problem solving, decision-making and confidence. We are specialized on simulation, ice navigation (Polar Code and azimuthing propulsion courses in ice) and IGF Code courses for LNG fueled ships. Aboa Mare’s first-rate simulators are also used for research, innovation, and development projects.
Course code |
PCB |
Course title |
Polar Code Basic On-Site |
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. |
Course language |
English |
Prerequisites |
A trainee attending the course is required to fulfil minimum STCW II/1 requirements for officers in charge of a navigational watch. |
Training personnel |
Experienced master mariners with several years of experience of operating in ice covered waters, cold climate and darkness. |
Training method |
Classroom lectures; simulator exercises.
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Course compliance |
STCW Section A-V/4, paragraph 1. IMO model courses 7.11 |
Equipment |
Transas full mission simulators |
Assessment |
Knowledge is assessed with a written exam. Competences and skills are assessed through simulator assessment. |
Certification |
Each participant that has completed the course successfully will be issued a certificate. |
Duration |
3 days/ 24 hours |
Individual course |
Yes |
Price |
EUR 1500,00 VAT 0% |
Venue |
Aboa Mare Maritime Academy Training Center. Turku, Finland. |
Flag approval |
The Polar Code 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. |
Juhana Herttuan puistokatu 21, 20100 Turku, Finland