DP & Marine Assurance Norway AS are experts in… Polar Code Operational Assessments

DP & Marine Assurance Norway AS have substantial experience in Polar Code Operational Assessments, offering comprehensive support, audits and compliance services for the protection of marine vessels and their crew who operate in polar waters around the Arctic and Antarctica.

Polar Code Compliance

The ‘Polar Code’ is a mandatory international code of safety for all ships and vessels operating in polar waters around the Arctic and Antarctica. The code is designed to safeguard the unique polar eco-system from the impact increased shipping is having on the earths polar ice caps, sea life and wildlife, as well as providing protection to vessels and its crew operating within these extreme harsh environments.

The Polar Code requires all forms of ships and vessels to apply for a classification certificate, allowing them to legally operate within the laws and restrictions of the Polar Code. This means your vessel is now required to meet stringent standards before being accepted for certification or allowed to operate in polar waters.

The code also requires all ships to carry a Polar Water Operational Manual as they state “to provide the Owner, Operator, Master and crew with sufficient information regarding the ship’s operational capabilities and limitations in order to support their decision-making process”.

Polar Code Operational Assessments

To ensure your vessel is Polar Code Compliant; DP & Marine Assurance Norway AS offer Polar Code Operational Assessments.  This comprehensive audit service will ensure your vessel is safe and legally operational to enter Arctic and Antarctic waters.

We also provide Polar Water Operational Manuals specific to each vessel we assess, eliminating the expensive process of having one produced in addition to your vessels audit.

Our Polar Code Operational Assessments along with vessel specific Polar Code manuals provide you with assurance that your vessel will meet the high standards of certification and classification as set out by the International Maritime Organisation.

DP & Marine Assurance Norway AS offer to assist their clients through the whole process.   We have over 30 years of knowledge, skills and experience to carry out Polar Code Operational Assessments. Our audits are in line with Polar Code regulations, helping your vessel qualify whilst avoiding operational delay. Each audit includes in-depth assessments and reviews of your vessels operating conditions, limitations, plans or procedures, manuals, on-board systems and much more.

For more information about Polar Code Operational Assessments or any other support service, please contact us on T: +47 92032277 or E: info@dpmarine.org