Maritime Technologies in Polar Waters

Knowledge

The student:

• has advanced knowledge on de-icing systems on ships operating in Polar waters and the threats connected to icing on ships, in particular sea-spray icing
• can evaluate technical limitations in de-icing systems with respect to available power and load,
• can evaluate limitations in de-icing systems with respect to meteorological and icing conditions,
• can contribute to ship-icing prediction models and methodologies, their limitations and feasibility for safety planning,
• has advanced knowledge of the key environmental parameters connected to icing and how to obtain information about these parameters,
• can evaluate and asses the uncertainties related to weather parameters applied into the icing models,
• has advanced knowledge of how information about large scale weather patterns obtained by predictions from ensemble prediction systems can be applied for planning,
• is in the forefront of knowledge of state-of-the-art technologies used in the maritime segment of operations in Polar waters,
• has a thorough knowledge of the key environmental factors affecting the performance of maritime operations in the Polar regions,
• can evaluate the application of data analysis and optimization related to ship operation,
• has advanced knowledge of control engineering related to ship operation.

Skills

The student:

• can handle and ensure the safety on board by assessing the technical limitations in de-icing systems
• can handle limitations in icing models and weather parameters applied into the models,
• can formulate plans to ensure the safety of navigation based on weather information related to icing,
• can analyse and deal critically with basic heat flux calculations applied in icing models,
• has state-of-the-art knowledge of the limitations in control engineering for ship operation,
• can formulate suitable courses etc. for ship operations (weather routing).

Competence

The student can:

• manage complex situations based on knowledge about the capabilities of the de-icing systems to ensure the safety on board
• handle complex situations which involves how accumulated ice limits the operation of a vessel
• manage and plan safe trips in areas where icing is a possible risk factor by utilizing necessary weather information
• make manage complex navigational situations based on knowledge about the capabilities of control engineering,
• participate in scientific discussions in international forums related to maritime technologies in Polar waters