Polar Vessel Strike Mitigation Course

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Give an overview of the vessel strike threat, and the impact that it can have on different marine mammal species and the shipping industry
• Outline how to spot the marine mammals most at risk at sea
• Understand how to identify behaviours of whales which can increase risk of a strike
• Apply the best practice measures for reducing the risk of collision, including a sound knowledge of the guidance measures to help seafarers make decisions when they encounter whales
• Confidently know where to find more information about management measures in place in key vessel strike hotspots
• Outline the considerations needed when navigating through areas with management measures in place
• Recognise why reporting vessel strike is crucial, and where and how to report a vessel strike event

This course is offered free of charge to all AECO and IAATO members.