Basic Polar Code Operations   |   Online Coursework with On Campus Assessment   |   $1,400

(MEMACE-847)

Part 1:   Begin the Course   |  Register Now  

2024 Dates for the On Campus Assessment:
Monday, November 25, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm, Bucksport    |   Register Now
Monday, December 16,  12:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Castine     |    Register Now

2024 Dates for the On Campus Assessment:
Monday, March 3, 2025, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Castine     |    Register Now

For additional dates please contact our office.

Course
This is a 40-hour blended course with 36 hours of online coursework followed by a 4 hour on-campus assessment.

Course Description
This USCG approved course meets the STCW mandatory minimum requirements for training and qualification of masters and officers on board ships operating in polar waters. The knowledge-based information will be presented online, and all sections will be followed with an online assessment which must be passed prior to advancing to the next section.

Topics covered:

• Ice characteristics, detection, and movement
• Vessel performance in ice and cold climates
• Operating and maneuvering a ship in ice
• Safe working practices and responding to emergencies
• Crew safety and survival in cold waters
• Compliance with pollution prevention requirements
• Voyage planning for passenger ships operating in remote areas

After finishing the online portion of the course, the candidate must report to Maine Maritime Academy to complete the required on-site written final examination. Certification will be issued upon successful completion of the final examination.
 
 Course Access
Upon registration, students will receive a confirmation email with details on how to access the online coursework. You may complete the training at your own pace, but you will be required to finish one module and the associated module test before advancing to the next section.
 
CANVAS: MMA’s Learning Management System
Maine Maritime Academy uses Canvas as its online learning management system. If you have previously taken online classes with MMA, log in with your existing username and password after registering, and the new class will appear on your dashboard.

New enrollees should allow up to 2 hours for the course to appear on their dashboard.

USCG Approval:
This course meets the Certification requirements for Basic Polar Code Operations and satisfies the training requirements and standards of competence outlined in Section A-V/4, Table A-V/4-1, of the STCW Code as amended for Basic Polar Code Operations.

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*Merchant Mariner license holders must contact the US Coast Guard directly for particulars concerning their license upgrades or re-certification questions: Call the National Maritime Center at 1-888-427-5662 or visit online at Merchant Mariner Licensing and Documentation.