Professional marine ice advisory services and support
Safe & efficient ice navigation supported by experienced Ice advisors
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Professional marine ice advisory services and support
Safe & efficient ice navigation supported by experienced Ice advisors
Get consultation
Join Our Team
About US
ICE NAVIGATION SERVICE specializes in ice advisory services for international charter companies and ship owners in the Baltic Sea, the Gulfs of Finland and Bothnia, the Gulf of Saint Lawrence (Canada).
We cooperate with leading shipping companies who appreciate our professionalism and individual approach.
Our mission is to ensure efficient and safe Arctic navigation, while mitigating any risks and safeguarding your assets.
Ice advising services and support include:
Ship preparation for ice conditions
Our Ice Marine Advisors start preparing your ship long before the departure by providing you with valuable instructions and personally check the ship’s readiness for subzero temperatures upon arrival.
Our Ice Marine Advisors start preparing your ship long before the departure by providing you with valuable instructions and personally check the ship’s readiness for subzero temperatures upon arrival.
We provide detailed voyage reports and analysis after the route completion, including considerations for future operations.
Details
Why us?
Professional team:
All of our qualified marine ice pilots and advisors are serving Captains of bulk carriers, oil tankers and icebreakers (including nuclear ice breakers), certified under international standards, with many years of service in different ice conditions.
Package solution:
We provide full support at every stage: from ship preparation for ice conditions to the route completion.
Advanced technology:
We use cutting-edge technology for ice monitoring and ice navigation.
Custom solutions:
Each customer can ask for a customized solution suited for their specific route and requirements.
Logistics flexibility:
We arrange for boarding and disembarkation of our marine Ice Advisors at any convenient port of your choice. The Ice Advisor stays on board throughout the voyage to ensure efficient and safe ice navigation.
Why us?
Professional team:
All of our qualified marine ice pilots and advisors are serving Captains of bulk carriers, oil tankers and icebreakers (including nuclear ice breakers), certified under international standards, with many years of service in different ice conditions.
Package solution:
We provide full support at every stage: from ship preparation for ice conditions to the route completion.
Advanced technology:
We use cutting-edge technology for ice monitoring and ice navigation.
Custom solutions:
Each customer can ask for a customized solution suited for their specific route and requirements.
Logistics flexibility:
We arrange for boarding and disembarkation of our marine Ice Advisors at any convenient port of your choice. The Ice Advisor stays on board throughout the voyage to ensure efficient and safe ice navigation.
Step by step:
Where to start?
01 / Contact us
Fill in the form below or contact us by phone via WhatsApp or Email
02 / Project discussion
We provide an initial consultation and discuss your requirements and the details of your route
03 / Route planning
We develop a customized route plan based on your requirements
04 / Voyage start
Our ice consultant joins your ship and ensures safe ice navigation
Where to start?
Step by step:
01 / CONTACT US
Fill in the form below or contact us by phone via WhatsApp or Email
02 / PROJECT DISCUSSION
We provide an initial consultation and discuss your requirements and the details of your route
03 / ROUTE PLANNING
We develop a customized route plan based on your requirements
04 / VOYAGE START
Our ice consultant joins your ship and ensures safe ice navigation
Our Ice Marine Advisors start preparing your ship long before the departure by providing you with valuable instructions on protecting the main engine and the propeller, as well as on safety measures at subzero temperatures. Before the ice passage, they personally check the ship’s readiness, inspect the hull, check the equipment and insulation systems.
Ice Advisors always brief the crew, furnishing info on navigating in ice conditions, precautions and emergency measures, thus ensuring that the ship and the crew are fully equipped for the voyage.
Ice monitoring
Our Ice Advisors continuously monitor the ice situation by using innovative technologies, such as satellite systems, online information from local services and they are constantly in touch with all Ice Pilots in the area. Our Ice Advisors will assist crew to properly adjust radars and ensure real-time ice monitoring. This provides precise and reliable data on ice thickness, movement and condition as well as weather parameters. Satellite images provide the real-time status of ice fields, while radars ensure detailed ice scans. These methods allow for a timely route adjustment, ensuring efficient and safe ship passage during ice navigation.
Support
Ice Advisors profoundly understand the physics of field ice formation and movement, as well as the effects of wind and currents. This allows them to provide ice advising services to the navigation bridge crew daily and hourly in order to avoid any routes where your ship could be trapped for a few days. Such delays make the transportation costs extremely high, including the lease expenses, maintenance and fuel costs. Our experienced Ice Advisors provide you with updated information, required to select a safe route, helping you avoid damage to the vessel and accidents, while always adhering to the latest safety and environmental requirements.
Reporting and analysis
After the passage is completed, our marine Ice Advisors provide you with detailed voyage reports and analysis. These reports comprise details of the ice conditions, travelled route and considerations to improve future performance. The analysis helps identify potential risks and suggest mitigation measures. These recommendations help captains in optimizing their routes and enhancing navigation safety and efficiency. Our reporting is an essential tool for planning future voyages and ensuring safe ice navigation.
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