Presentation
This training course composed of 4 modules provides an overview of the Polar Code. It includes a general presentation of the Polar Code, the certification process, the safety requirements and the environmental protection requirements.
Objectives
On completion of the training, students will be able to:
Understand the main sources of hazards associated with the operations in polar waters and be familiar with the general principles, structure and philosophy of the Polar Code.
Know the main steps of the certification process, the operational assessment methodologies used to establish the operational limitations in ice operations, the requirements and contents of the Polar Water Operational Manual, and the survey and certification requirements.
Have a general understanding of the safety requirements concerning ship’s design and construction, machinery installations, safety equipment and fire protection, safety of navigation and communication equipment.
Get familiar with the requirements for operations in polar waters and training of crew.
Understand the Polar Code requirements for protection against oil pollution, NLS pollution, sewage pollution and garbage disposal.
Program
Module 1 – The Code
Introduction
Regulatory framework
The Polar Code
Module 2 – Certification Process
Certification overview
Operational assessment
Polar Water Operational Manual
Surveys and Certification
Polaris
BV Rules
Module 3 – Safety Requirements
What does the Polar Code mean for safety?
Design and Construction
Equipment
Fire protection
Life-saving appliances
Operations and manning
Module 4 – Environmental protection
How the Polar Code protects the environment?
Pollution prevention
Certificate
On completion of the training program, the student will be awarded:
A Certificate of Polar Code, issued by Bureau Veritas Solutions Marine & Offshore.
The Certificate of Polar Code is obtained after completion of the course and passing the online test.