Overview
The Arctic Shipping Safety and Pollution Prevention Regulations (ASSPPR) incorporate by reference the International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (Polar Code), with Canadian modifications.
In practical terms, these guidelines describe the application of parts of the ASSPPR and other regulations, incorporated documents, standards, and references relevant to reducing the risk for vessels navigating in Arctic waters under Canadian jurisdiction.
In particular, these guidelines set out the three methodologies for assessing a vessel’s operational capabilities in ice:
- Zone Date System (ZDS)
- Polar Operational Limit Assessment Risk Indexing System (POLARIS)
- Arctic Ice Regime Shipping System (AIRSS)
Who is this Transport Canada Publication for
The information is intended for planning and operational purposes and is written for a diverse audience, including vessel designers, recognized organizations, vessel owners and operators, vessel management companies, communication and ice information agencies, the public at large and – most importantly – the crew on the bridge.
What’s in this Transport Canada Publication
Guidelines that describe the application of parts of the ASSPPR and other regulations, incorporated documents, standards, and references relevant to reducing the risk for vessels navigating in Arctic waters under Canadian jurisdiction.
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