Ice Observer Training
Canatec has created a training course for people with
responsibility for operational support and analysis in ice-covered seas. It
imparts skills on how to observe ice conditions, record them, analyse the
data and integrate them with analysis of Radarsat images coming from
Canatec. Participants learn how to devise operational response strategies
and communicate advice to the Captain or Ice Pilot on a 24/7 basis. Trained
Ice Observers are needed for operations planning, routine hourly management
and emergency response.
Canatec has different training courses oriented to these groups:
- Merchant marine, coast guard and naval officers who need
specialized skills in ice feature recognition from shipboard and remote
sources, and ice information management to support transits or
operations in ice-infested areas.
- Meteorologists and oceanographers working in national weather
offices of countries without a strong tradition of involvement in ice
environments and where there are limited in-house resources for
specialized ice training.
- Scientists and engineers working for the petroleum industry in
a support role for exploratory drilling, platform construction and
marine operations in offshore arctic areas, by becoming Ice Advisors.
- Native peoples in arctic regions seeking meaningful employment
in the modern resource sector, by learning how to quantify ice data from
visual inspection and make reports as Ice Observers.
Each course is structured around 3 main activities:
- classroom modules (presencial + distance learning) on theory and
general principles of meteorology, oceanography, ice, ice drift and
dynamics, ice forecasting, operations in ice;
- computer-based simulation of real operational and emergency
situations, using Canatec's data products, recording instruments and
forecasting software;
- practical training on board ships in ice.
Courses are taught in Calgary or the client's office and then on board
ship. Instructors are scientists, engineers and ice captains. An
international certificate is awarded. The course takes 1 week of class time,
3 days of simulator time, 10 days of ship time. Graduates of the course can
utilize Canatec's mission planning and Radarsat image analysis service, as
well as our drift forecasting software and recording instruments, at
preferential rates.
For additional information on training, please contact us
through our Contact page.
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