Polar Code Flashcards
Conventions
SOLAS
MARPOL
When enter into force
1st Jan 2017
Ship classification
Type A,B,C
What is type A
First year medium ice old ice
Type B
First year light ice, old ice
Type C
Not A and B
Areas
Arctic and Antarctic waters
Certificate
Polar Ship Certificate
Record of equipment
Ice info
Sailing directions Mariners handbook Coast radio stations Navtex ALRS Volume 6
Polar Water Operational Manual contents
1.Operational capabilities and limitations
Communication and navigation capabilities in high latitudes
2.Ship operations
Strategic planning
forecasts of environmental conditions
Procedures to maintain equipment and system functionality
3.Risk management
Emergency response
4.Joint operations
Escorted operations,Convoy operations
Polar Code contents
Safety Measures
Chapter 1 -General
Chapter 2 – Polar Water Operation Manual (PWOM)
Chapter 3-Ship Structure
Chapter 4- Subdivision and Stability
Chapter 5- Watertight and Weathertight Integrity
Chapter 6-Machinery Installations
Chapter 7-Fire safety/Protection
Chapter 8-Life Saving Appliances and Arrangements
Chapter 9- Safety of Navigation
Chapter 10-Communication
Chapter 11- Voyage Planning
Chapter 12- Manning and Training
Pollution Prevention Measures
Chapter 1-Prevention of Pollution by Oil
Chapter 2-Control of Pollution by Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk
Chapter 3-Prevention of Pollution by Harmful Substances Carried by Sea in Packaged Form
Chapter 4- Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships
Chapter 5-Prevention of Pollution by Garbage from Ships