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