This course is designed to equip you with the necessary knowledge and tips for successful engine operations in extremely cold areas. The course emphasizes the importance of proper vessel preparation and protection prior to entering icy regions.
The course focuses on:
- understanding the unique challenges of operating in icy and cold environments,
- learning about the effects of extreme cold on different materials and equipment in the engine room, and
- acquiring knowledge on how to prepare and protect the engine room and its components from icy conditions.
Highlights:
This course aims to provide the engine room crew the fundamental knowledge, and skills, in order to be prepared for operations in cold areas.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Outline the operational hazards of ice and understand some general preparation guidelines for operations in cold environments.
- Comprehend how to prepare the Engine Room and its equipment for such operations.
Legislation & References:
- STCW Regulation V/4-1
- IMO Polar Code
- SOLAS Consolidated Edition, 2020
- Life-Saving Appliances inc LSA Code, 2017 Edition
- MARPOL 73/78, Annex I
- The Mariner’s Handbook, 12th Edition 2020
Duration: 45m
Who should attend: Engine Crew (Officers and Ratings).
Approval: ABS
