POLAR Water Operations Manual (PWOM)

Regulatory Reference

• IMO
• Polar Code

Background

All vessels that  transit Arctic regions may carry onboard a POLAR Water operations Manual (PWOM) in line with IMO Guidelines. Scope of this plan is to provide safety of ship and marine pollution from vessels transiting the Arctic regions. Manual is developed in line with IMO Guidelines and common marine practice. Approval by the Administration or a Recognised Organisation (RO) on behalf of the Administration is mandatory.

Indicative Contents

• Deck Operations In Polar Waters
• Engine Operations In Polar Waters
• Safety In Polar Waters
• Polar Manual Posters
• Polar Manual Forms

Info/Plans Required

• Polar Code Operational Assessment (Quoted as a separate item)
• Ship Specific Information (Questionnaire to be submitted)

Benefits

• Master will have a guidance with respect to POLAR operations
• Procedures as per vessel specific arrangements
• Detailed instructions and responsibilities
• Updated with latest requirements and legislation
• Easy record keeping
• Already inspected by most MoU’s PSC Officers / inspector surveyors

We will Ensure

• Full compliance with national and international regulations and common marine practice
• Real life documentation addressed to senior officers and crew onboard
• Full integration of any client specific requirements
• Full support provided after development in line with our Document Support Policy

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