# 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.

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| 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

- 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

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