Welcome


Navigation of the Northern regions is becoming increasingly viable and correspondingly the interest in research and commercial exploitation has been steadily rising. Increased maritime activity in the region results in a need for greater presence by the Navy, Coast Guard and other government agencies. In turn this increases the need for government vessels, and their equipment, to be designed to operate in low temperature environments.

This course was developed with input and guidance from ASNE and BMT Technology to provide participants with an enhanced knowledge of the state-of-the-art low temperature environment technologies, design assessment procedures, regulatory requirements and other aspects to be considered for government vessels operating in ice conditions.

Course Highlights
Regulations for operating in polar waters: UNCLOS, IMO, Arctic Council and National Arctic regulatory regimes
Ice classes: national regulations, IACS requirements and class society Rules and standards
Performance definition: hull form development, resistance and propulsion, model testing and double acting design
Ship-ice interaction mechanics: ice interaction scenario cases, failure modes, flexural strength, crushing strength, buckling and ridge building, ice pressure load formulations, requisite local scantlings and design considerations
Propulsion system design: system selection, design features, machinery Rules overview and propeller-ice interaction
Direct ice-load calculations by FEM: the process, benefi ts and challenges
Operations of ships in ice: characteristics of sea and freshwater ice, ice management including ice damage examples, navigation approaches, safe speeds, maneuvering and escorts
Mission systems: helicopter operations, boat handling, navigation and communications
Winterization: design, equipment and construction requirements, crew considerations and training based on the ABS Guide for Vessels Operating in Low Temperature Environments
Risk analysis for ice issues: concepts and hazard identification