Polar Code
Certificate
Polar Code training allows navigation officers to serve onboard ships operating in Polar Waters (north of 60°N). Courses cover hazards in polar waters, ship handling in ice-covered seas, safe working practices at freezing temperatures, pollution prevention, and legislative requirements. The Basic course targets officers with STCW navigation watch certification; the Advanced course additionally requires prior basic polar training and at least two months of seagoing service in polar or equivalent ice conditions.
| Credential | Certificate |
| Campuses | Marine Training Centre |
| Delivery | In-person |
| Start dates | Jan. 26, 2026, Feb. 2, 2026, Jan. 25, 2027, Feb. 1, 2027 |
| Tuition (domestic) | 2100 |
Prerequisites
Section titled “Prerequisites”- Basic: hold a certificate as Master, chief mate or officer in charge of a navigation watch in accordance with regulations II/1, II/2 and II/3 of the STCW Convention
- Advanced: hold a certificate as Master, chief mate or officer in charge of a navigation watch qualified in accordance with regulations II/1, II/2 and II/3 of the STCW Convention
- Advanced: have met requirements for basic training for ships in polar waters in accordance with STCW Regulation V/5 paragraph 6 or hold a certificate in basic training for ships in polar waters
- Advanced: have at least two (2) months of approved seagoing service in the deck department at management level, or watchkeeping duties at operational level, within Polar Waters or equivalent ice conditions
Source: https://hollandcollege.com/academics/specialized-training/mtc-courses/polar-code.html