Entry requirements
This course is aimed at Masters and chief mates on ships operating in polar waters. Every candidate for a certificate in Advanced Training for ships operating in Polar Waters must have completed an approved basic training for ships operating in polar waters and meet the standard of competence specified in section A-V/4, paragraph 1 of the STCW Code; at management level or while performing watch-keeping duties in an operational level, within polar waters or other equivalent approved seagoing service.