Location

International Maritime Organization Compound

Objectives

• Compliance with the latest STCW amendments and SOLAS chapter XIV that was entered into force in 1 Jan 2017 and the IMO Polar code.

Outcomes

A trainee successfully completing this training program will gain knowledge about: - General polar navigation requirements,- Polar ships:o construction and provisions, o Equipment,o Operational requirement,o Environmental requirements and damage control.

Course Contents

This training program familiarizes navigation officers to the requirements of the IMO and polar areas as per the IMO guidelines for ships operating in polar waters, as amended. This Capacity Building Program is designed as a pre-requisite to meet the Mandatory minimum STCW requirements for the training and qualifications of masters and deck officers on ships operating in polar waters, by the 2010 Manila Amendments, specifically as these apply to Tables A-V/4-1 and 2 "Specification of minimum standard of competence in guide training for ships operating in polar waters".