Canadian Business Awards 2019

g Martech Polar Consulting Ltd CONTACT DETAILS: Company: Martech Polar Consulting Ltd Name: Captain David (Duke) Snider Address: 563 Caselton Place, Victoria, BC, Canada Telephone Number: 1-250-479-4745 Web Address: www.martechpolar.com with ice navigation and route planning software that can display geo-referenced ice charts, ice imagery overlaid on real time ship surface radar images. Wherever possible the most recent charts and imagery are accessed and utilized. This approach ensures that we are always able to offer our clients cutting-edge services that they can truly rely on.” As he looks to the future, David foresees an even greater focus on polar exploration, and as such Martech Polar has many exciting opportunities for further growth and success over the years to come. “Currently, we are seeing a steady growth in the global need for experienced Ice Navigators and expertise both onboard ships as well as providing Polar and ice operations consultancy. As global climate change continues to slowly open new routes and destinations to shipping that before now would have been avoided, the Polar Regions, our expertise will continue to be required. Martech Polar will ensure that our team is ready for any changes in the industry related to Polar and ice shipping to remain at the forefront and ensure safety and progress in Polar shipping. “As interest in Polar and ice operations is growing in the maritime industry, meeting the onboard skills and experience demanded to operate ships safely in ice infested waters remains the greatest challenge. It has been said that it takes as long to train an Ice Navigator as it does a brain surgeon. Understanding this is key to safe conduct of vessels in ice. Martech Polar ensures our team members possess the highest levels of certification combined with years of experience manoeuvring vessels in ice thereby providing our clients with safe guidance for their Polar operations. Moving forward, we will continue to adapt to new designs and new regional operating areas as they develop ensuring our continuing presence at ‘the top of the curve’ of experienced polar and ice navigation specialists.”