About Ice Pilot

Qualified Ice Pilots are Provided by Anfre Marine Ltd


CV: Peter Watson

Ice Pilot Peter Watson is a UK Master 200gt Unlimited, a Chief Mate 3,000gt and a former Merchant Navy Radio Officer.

Ice Pilot Qualifications:

Peter attained Polar Basic and Polar Advanced qualifications at the internationally renowned maritime college, Aboa Marine, in Turku, Finland which has been delivering maritime training since 1813. It is one of the very few colleges delivering Basic level and Advanced level training in accordance with the Polar Code and IMO model courses. This is supplement with a wealth of experience knowledge and contacts whose interests are the Polar regions.

Additional qualifications:

  • Ships Security Officer
  • Company Security Officer
  • ISM Auditor
  • Designated Person Ashore
  • Approved Engine Course 1 and 2
  • Proficiency in Medical Care
  • Advanced Fire Fighting
  • Firearms Licence
  • Helm Management
  • GMDSS (General)
  • RYA Advanced Powerboat Commercially Endorsed
  • ECDIS
  • RYA Ocean 5
  • Basic STCW
  • ENG1 (medical)

Polar Basic and Polar Advanced qualifications - Ice Pilot