Engineering operations in cold environments

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:

1. Outline the operational hazards of ice and understand some general preparation guidelines for operations in cold environments.
2. 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: Liberia

DISCLAIMER: The course is provided on an “as is” basis. Before you purchase any of our courses, it is exclusively your responsibility to check if it complies with the flag administration/approval body you require or you want to submit it to. Furthermore, you should check if the course is accepted by your employer or flag administration as your employer or flag administration may have specific requirements.