The Ice Navigation Manual

DECK CADETS, DECK RATINGS &/OR INEXPERIENCED SEAFARERS THIS MANUAL IS FOR YOU My name is Philip Rendado, Author/Entrepreneur and former Third Officer. This book is a compilation of -knowledge never truly taught at school regarding being a deck officer -actual procedures on the bridge (used onboard) -actual procedures on how to do your job as a seafarer onboard the ship Remember once you go onboard the ship, the details may be slightly different from what you are going to experience, but for the most part it will be the same.

This book analyses the current and future viability of the Northern Sea Route as a stable transport route for the international transit traffic between Europe and the Far East. It includes the present conditions, defining and evaluating viability factors for using the Northern Sea Route (NSR). The book makes a projection for NSR in the future, taking into account the climatic change in the Arctic findings presented in the IPCC report. This study, based on the author’s PhD thesis, analyses meteorological, hydrologic, bathymetric and other data for the evaluation of the navigation criteria. It is intended for a wide spectrum of readers, from students and scientists of Earth sciences and polar geography, navigation, political science researchers and politicians interested in Arctic affairs.

Ice Navigation gives a thorough introduction and description of most aspects related to the operation of ships in polar and ice-covered waters. The subjects covered include geography, technology, environment, routing, and regulations. This will be an invaluable book for those operating ships - onboard and ashore - as well as those involved in planning maritime operations in remote and ice-infested regions. Ice Navigation covers the subject matter in the IMO Guidelines for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (Resolution A.1024 (26) adopted on December 2, 2009), as well as the issues described in the Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping Convention.