Polar Code Courses

Polar waters present a variety of specific risks unique to high latitudes. Rapidly changing and severe weather conditions, persistent darkness or daylight, icing, little or no reliable hydrographic data, low availability of communications and navigational aids present nautical challenges. Remoteness makes rescue operations and potential pollution clean-up difficult and expensive. Low air temperatures limit the functionality of many ship systems. This affects deck machinery, safety equipment, as well as machinery systems. If ice is in the vicinity, the ship's hull, propulsion and appendages are put under additional strain. While the two polar regions have a number of similarities, there are also significant differences.

Our training courses are certified by the BSH and comply with IMO STCW. We are working with icebreakers since 1996. Our instructors are masters and chief mates of great experience. Due to our ongoing operations in the relevant regions, we are always up to date and therefore well positioned to fulfil even the latest training needs for our customers.