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IMO MODEL COURSE 7.11 BASIC TRAINING FOR SHIPSOPERATING IN POLAR WATERSGENERAL CONTENT:1. Course introduction.2. Regulations and standards.3. Vessel characteristics.4. Manoeuvring in ice.5. Passage planning and reporting.6. Icebreaker assistance.7. Vessel performance in polar waters.8. Crew preparation.9. Environment.OBJECTIVE: To contribute to the safe operation of vessels in polar waters by providing knowledge on ice characteristics, low temperatures, and applicable legal requirements. The course promotes safe navigation, maneuvring, and pollution prevention practices, ensuring proper crew preparation and compliance with international maritime safety standards.TARGET GROUP: Officers and crew on board ships operating in polar waters, as well as maritime personnel responsible for supervising safe operations and regulatory compliance in ice-covered areas.MARITIME SAFETY AND PORT SECURITYTOTAL HOURS:34.MODE:Online.LANGUAGE:Spanish, with simultaneous interpretation into English.IMO MODEL COURSE 7.11ASSOCIATED GOVERNANCE STATE:Flag State.LINKAGE WITH THE III CODE:Part 2.INTERNATIONAL INSTRUMENT:The course is delivered in accordance with the International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (Polar Code) adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and under the framework of the SOLAS, MARPOL, and STCW Conventions.The Polar Code establishes safety and environmental protection standards for ships operating in Polar Regions, considering extreme ice and low temperature conditions.SOLAS, MARPOL, and STCW Conventions incorporate the Polar Code as an international requirement, establishing the safety, operational, and training standards for maritime personnel navigating in polar waters.5

