Schedule

This course introduces the design basics for operation in ice environments. This includes the main technical issues regarding ice technology, characteristics of sea ice, ship/ice interaction scenarios, ship operations in ice, major ice class Rules and maritime authorities. ABS is providing this training course to facilitate familiarization with the implementation of the new IACS Polar Rules. Course participants will gain an understanding of the methodology and technical background of these Rules. This course provides a detailed overview of the ice pressure load formulations and their application to the different hull areas for the assessment of the local scantlings. To assist our clients in applying the Polar Rules to the design of hull structures, ABS has developed the ABS PolarQuickCheck software. A step-by-step computer workshop will be provided to facilitate familiarization with the application of the Polar Rules and ABS PolarQuickCheck software.

Overview of Ice Technology

• Main technical issues about ice technology
• Characteristics of sea ice
• Ship operations in ice
• Ship/ice interaction scenarios
• Ice class Rules / maritime authorities

IACS Unified Requirement for Polar Class

• Background: methodology for Polar Rules
• Major Parts of UR I2
• Hull areas definition
• Design Ice Pressure (I2.3)
• Local Scantling Requirements
• Longitudinal strength

Using ABS PolarQuickCheck – tutorial and computer workshop

• Overview
• Software application
• Comparison with other ice class Rule requirements

This course is valuable for shipyard engineers and ship owner personnel to gain an understanding of the IACS Polar Unified Requirements and their application to the design of hull structures. This course meets the requirements of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects for Continuous Professional Development.