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What is Ice Navigation Guidelines for Vessels about?

The IAATO Field Operations Manual provides operational procedures for vessel operations in icy environments, emphasizing the importance of environmental awareness and safety. It outlines guidelines for navigating fast ice, pack ice, icebergs, and tidewater glaciers, highlighting the potential risks and necessary precautions for both ship and small boat operators. The manual stresses the need for dynamic risk assessments and the use of range finders to ensure safe distances from hazardous ice formations.

Author

Will Traynor

Language

EN