Guidelines for Basic Training for Ships Operating in Polar water course

**Summary of DGS Circular 23 of 2018: Guidelines for Basic Training for Ships Operating in Polar Waters**

Applicable to: Masters, Chief Mates, and Officers in charge of navigational watch on ships operating in polar waters

Effective Date: 17th September 2018

Superseded Circulars: None

Key Changes and Requirements

1. New Training Requirements

The STCW Convention and Code have been amended to introduce new training and certification requirements for Masters, Chief Mates, and Officers in charge of navigational watch on ships operating in polar waters.

Basic training: 34 hours (5 days) course, maximum 48 trainees per calendar year
Advanced training: To be introduced later

2. Course Content and Duration

The course covers various aspects of polar navigation, vessel performance, crew preparation, and environmental protection. The course duration is 37 hours (minimum 5 days) with 100% attendance required.

3. Eligibility and Entry Standards

Eligible candidates must hold a certificate as Master, Chief Mate, or Officer in charge of a navigation watch, qualified in accordance with regulations III/1 or III/2 or II/3 of the STCW Convention, issued or recognised by the Government of India.

Important Note

Compliance with the Polar Code and STCW amendments is mandatory for ships operating in polar waters. Non-compliance may result in penalties and operational restrictions.

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