Chapter 14 - Crewing

  14.1.1 The crewing of all ships in Arctic ice-covered waters should take account of the provisions listed in this chapter, and also of the relative lack of shore and support infrastructure which may be available to assist in any operations.

  14.1.2 Ice Navigators should be provided as noted in chapter 1.

  14.1.3 All of the ship's officers and crew should be made familiar with cold weather survival by training or self-study of course material or publications addressing the measures set forth in section 13.4.

  14.1.4 As many as possible of the ship's deck and engine officers should be trained in ship operations in ice-covered waters.

 The Ice Navigator should have documentary evidence of having satisfactorily completed an approved training program in ice navigation. Such a training program should provide knowledge, understanding and proficiency required for operating a ship in Arctic ice-covered waters, including recognition of ice formation and characteristics; ice indications; ice manoeuvring; use of ice forecasts, atlases and codes; hull stress caused by ice; ice escort operations; ice-breaking operations and effect of ice accretion on vessel stability.

  14.3.1 Where firearms are carried in accordance with paragraph 11.4.2, a minimum of two crew members should be cognizant of current firearm regulations and guidelines and be trained in the use of shotguns or hunting rifles.

  14.3.2 A minimum of two crew members should be trained in the use of low frequency radio equipment where fitted.