TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR SHIPS OPERATING
IN POLAR WATERS
TANKERS PASSENGER SHIPS OTHER SHIPS
In ice-free waters None None None
In open waters Certificate in Basic Training Certificate in Basic Training None
(ice concentration for master, chief mate and for master, chief mate and
less than 1/10) officers in charge of a officers in charge of a
navigational watch navigational watch
In other ice- Certificate in Advanced Certificate in Advanced Certificate in Advanced
covered waters Training for master and Training for master and Training for master and
(ice concentration chief mate chief mate chief mate
more than 1/10)
Certificate in Basic Training Certificate in Basic Training Certificate in Basic Training
for officers in charge of a for officers in charge of a for officers in charge of a
navigational watch navigational watch navigational watch
Certificate in Basic Training
for ships operating in polar waters
Complete an approved basic training course
Meet the standard of competence in the STCW Code, § A-V/4, paragraph 1
Certificate in Advanced Training
for ships operating in polar waters
Meet the requirements for a Certificate in Basic Training
Complete approved seagoing service
■■ on board a ship operating in polar waters or equivalent seagoing service,
■■ in the deck department at the management level or while performing
watchkeeping duties in an operational level, and
■■ for a period of at least 2 months in total during the preceding 5 years
Complete an approved advanced training course
Meet the standard of competence in the STCW Code, § A-V/4, paragraph 2