Polar Code Regulations Course in Arctic Navigation
Online course of 300 hours in Polar Code regulations for Arctic navigation. 6 modules covering the Polar Code (Resolutions MSC.385(94) and MEPC.264(68)), SOLAS Convention ch. XIV and NAPA. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Polar Code Regulations Course in Arctic Navigation — studying from Canada
Canada's marine sector includes shipbuilding and naval programmes on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, with yards in Halifax, Saint John and Vancouver. The National Shipbuilding Strategy supports the design and construction of federal vessels. Offshore energy activity is centred on Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia, while recreational boating and sports nautical manufacturing are active in Ontario and British Columbia. Engineers work on hull design, propulsion, marine systems and classification.
Fees for Canada: 1,000 CA$ (Canadian dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
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Typical roles
Questions from Canada
Are SEIUM programmes official Canadian degrees?
No. SEIUM qualifications are private awards issued by SEIUM Institute and are not official degrees recognised by Canadian federal or provincial authorities.
How are fees shown for Canadian learners?
All fees on this site are displayed in Canadian dollars (CAD). Instalment plans are available, and employer sponsorship can be discussed.
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What you will be able to do
Describe the specific risks of navigating in polar waters.
Interpret the structure and scope of the Polar Code.
Determine the appropriate polar category and class for a ship.
Apply the POLARIS methodology to assess operational limitations.
Identify the equipment and crew training requirements.
Meet the environmental requirements in Arctic and Antarctic areas.
Draw up a Polar Code compliance plan for a ship.
Who it's for
- Deck officer for polar waters who wishes to specialise in Polar Code regulations for Arctic navigation.
- Polar fleet superintendent who wishes to specialise in Polar Code regulations for Arctic navigation.
- Polar certification inspector who wishes to specialise in Polar Code regulations for Arctic navigation.
- Naval engineer for ice-class ships who wishes to specialise in Polar Code regulations for Arctic navigation.
- Maritime route planner who wishes to specialise in Polar Code regulations for Arctic navigation.
- Maritime regulatory consultant who wishes to specialise in Polar Code regulations for Arctic navigation.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to join expedition cruise lines.
What you'll work with
- Polar Code (Resolutions MSC.385(94) and MEPC.264(68))
- SOLAS Convention ch. XIV
- MARPOL Convention
- IACS UR I (Polar Class)
- MSC.1/Circ.1519 Circular (POLARIS)
- STCW Convention, regulation V/4
- Finnish-Swedish Ice Class Rules (2017)
- Madrid Protocol to the Antarctic Treaty
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Geography of Arctic and Antarctic waters1.2Types of ice and their evolution1.3Low temperatures and their effects on equipment1.4Isolation and lack of infrastructure1.5Limitations of charting1.6Sensitive polar ecosystems1.7The Northern Sea Route and the Northwest Passage1.8Trends in polar traffic1.9Accidents in polar waters1.10Case study: risks on an Antarctic cruise route
2.1Adoption through SOLAS and MARPOL2.2Part I-A on mandatory safety2.3Part I-B on guidance2.4Part II on pollution prevention2.5Definition of polar waters2.6Ship categories A, B and C2.7Certificate for polar ships2.8Polar Water Operational Manual2.9Application to ships not subject to SOLAS2.10Workshop: ship category and certification
3.1IACS Polar Classes PC1 to PC73.2Structural strengthening for ice3.3Materials for low temperatures3.4Stability with ice accretion3.5Machinery and systems in cold climates3.6Polar life-saving appliances3.7Navigation and communication equipment3.8Deck protection and de-icing3.9Finnish-Swedish Ice Class Rules3.10Practice: equipping a category B ship
4.1POLARIS assessment methodology4.2Operational limitations due to ice4.3Voyage planning4.4Meteorological and ice information4.5Navigation with icebreaker escort4.6Prolonged survival in cold conditions4.7STCW training for polar waters4.8Emergencies in remote areas4.9Fatigue and human factors4.10Case study: POLARIS assessment of a summer voyage
5.1Prohibition of hydrocarbon discharges5.2Sewage and garbage in polar areas5.3Prohibition of heavy fuel oil in the Arctic5.4Antarctic Special Area5.5Antarctic Treaty and Madrid Protocol5.6Arctic Council and cooperation5.7Russian Northern Sea Route regulations5.8Canadian AWPPA regulations5.9Insurance and liability5.10Practice: polar environmental compliance plan
6.1Ship and route under study6.2Operational risk assessment6.3Polar category and class6.4Design and equipment requirements6.5Polar operations manual6.6Crew training plan6.7Contingency plan6.8Voyage environmental plan6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded lessons and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the course with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original regulation and applied exercises. The working software is NAPA, Copernicus Marine Service, Wärtsilä Navi-Sailor ECDIS, QGIS, in free, academic or evaluation versions. The tests are studied through real assessment procedures for operational limitations with POLARIS, preparation of the polar operations manual, and voyage planning in the presence of ice. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Describe the specific risks of navigating in polar waters.
Interpret the structure and scope of the Polar Code.
Determine the appropriate polar category and class for a ship.
Apply the POLARIS methodology to assess operational limitations.
Identify the equipment and crew training requirements.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient command of Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.
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Frequently asked questions
The programme comprises 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
The course works with NAPA, Copernicus Marine Service, Wärtsilä Navi-Sailor ECDIS, QGIS. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An in-house SEIUM Institute diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. It is institutional training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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