Polar Code - Minimum Manning & Advanced Training
Minimum bridge-watchkeeper certification per IMO Polar Code / STCW Ch. V/4 given the ship category (A/B/C) and operating ice concentration.
Crew basic training
Advanced ice training (STCW V/4 §2)
Master/OOW requirement
Master/OOW: Advanced Ice Navigation
Formula, assumptions, and limits
Category A: designed for operating in thick FYI (> 70 cm) with old ice inclusions. Cat B: operating in medium FYI (< 70 cm) no old. Cat C: open water / light ice. Certification applies to Master, Chief Mate and OOW.
Symbol legend
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thick first-year ice | - | Polar Code Part I-A | |
| Medium first-year ice | - | Polar Code Part I-A | |
| Open water / light ice | - | Polar Code Part I-A |