ICE ADVISORY – POLAR WATERS

Nordcrewing specializes in Ice Advisory services for polar regions, with a strong focus on the Canadian Arctic, Greenland, and Antarctica. Our team consists of senior officers with extensive experience navigating in challenging ice conditions.

Our Ice Advisors bring hands-on knowledge from a wide range of vessels, including icebreakers, cargo ships, cruise vessels, and research ships. Scroll down to meet some of the experts behind our operations.

All our advisors hold the Level 2 Ice Navigator Certificate issued by the Nautical Institute — the highest certification available. This qualification requires verified time navigating in both ice-covered waters and designated Polar regions, along with mandatory Ice Navigation and Polar Code training.

ICE ADVISORY – BALTIC SEA, GULF OF FINLAND & BOTHNIA BAY

Based in Estonia, we also provide Ice Advisory services for vessels operating in the Baltic Sea, Gulf of Finland, and Bothnia Bay.

Our Ice Advisors typically embark from The Skaw, the end of Kiel Canal, or Tallinn roads, where we have reliable solutions in place for crew transfers via launch boats. Advisors can also join or disembark at any port on arrival or departure, depending on the client’s preference. Through our trusted agent network, we can arrange smooth and flexible boarding anywhere you need it — always at a fair price.

REMOTE ICE ADVISORY

We also offer Remote Ice Advisory — an innovative and cost-effective alternative to onboard advisory.

Our advisors, many of whom are active on icebreakers, have access to real-time ice data, satellite imagery, and forecasting tools. This allows us to support vessels and Masters remotely on a daily basis, helping experienced crews make informed decisions while navigating in ice.

This remote service has been tested and proven with multiple satisfied clients.

PRICING

Our rates are based on a daily rate per working day, and pricing depends on the region of operation and contract duration. We are flexible and client-focused — get in touch for a tailored offer.

CONTACT US

Use the form below or reach out directly:
Martti Muttik – Operations Manager
📧 martti@nordcrewing.com
📞 +372 5300 5185 (Please note: may not always be reachable when at sea)

Meet some of the team

Mr. Muttik

Martti is the Founder of Nordcrewing, Operations Manager for the Ice Advisory service and active Ice Advisor. Experienced as Deck Officer, Chief Officer and Master on different type of vessels, 8 years of experience on icebreaker operating in Polar waters, Canadian Arctic, Greenland, Baltic Sea and Gulf of Finland. Ice Navigator with Advanced Polar Code training.

Mr. Sokk

Marine Pilot of Greenland, ex Master of Estonian icebreaker operating in Polar waters, Canadian Arctic, Greenland, Baltic Sea and Gulf of Finland. Experienced Master on various other ship types like offshore and cargo vessels. Ice Advisor experience in Canadian Arctic and Antarctica. Ice Navigator with Advanced Polar Code training, additionally Deep Sea Pilot. Polar Code Instructor at Estonian Maritime Academy.

Mr. Kivi

Master on expedition Antarctica 200 "Discovery of Antarctica". Master on Estonian icebreaker operating in Polar waters, Canadian Arctic, Greenland, Baltic Sea and Gulf of Finland. Experienced Master on various other ship types like offshore and cargo vessels. Ice Navigator with Advanced Polar Code training, additionally Deep Sea Pilot. Polar Code Instructor at Estonian Maritime Academy.

Mr. Lindström

Master at Silversea Cruises. Extensive cruise vessel background and, he has been in role of Ice Advisor on Crystal Endeavor taking her down from South America to Antarctic Peninsula. He has also been Master on expedition vessels in Arctic. Master since 1995. Ice Navigator with Advanced Polar Code training.

Mr. Kose

Currently Master on cruise vessel, ex Master of Estonian icebreaker and long time experience on offshore support vessels worldwide. Ice navigation and ice breaking experience in the Gulf of Bothnia, Gulf of Finland, Alaska, Arctic and Antarctic waters. Ice Navigator with Advanced Polar Code training, additionally Deep Sea Pilot.

Mr. Westerlund

Currently Master on Finnish icebreaker. Multiple years as Ice Advisor in Arctic regions on cargo ships and yachts. Master on sea trials of Australia's Antarctic icebreaker. Ice Navigator with Advanced Polar Code training.

Mrs. Kujala

Currently Master on Finnish icebreaker, previously Master on Finnish multipurpose supply vessels/icebreakers involved in ice breaking and offshore projects worldwide. Multiple years as Ice Advisor in Arctic regions as well on Baltic Sea and Gulf of Finland. Ice Navigator with Advanced Polar Code training.

Mrs. Ettlin

Currently active Ice Advisor for Nordcrewing in Antarctica on South-African icebreaker/research vessel. Marine Pilot in Norway and Greenland. Extensive experience as Master on Expedition Cruise Vessels in Antarctica, Svalbard, Greenland, Canadian Arctic, Alaska and Eastern Russia. She has several times navigated the Northwest Passage. Ice Navigator with Advanced Polar Code training.

Ms. Volovyk

Currently Chief Officer on expedition vessel in Antarctica. Years of experience on expedition vessels in Greenland, Iceland, Svalbard and Antarctica. Ice Navigator with Advanced Polar Code training.

Mr. Aednurm

Currently Chief Officer on Estonian icebreaker. Experienced as Deck Officer, Chief Officer and Master on different type of vessels, 9 years of experience on icebreaker operating in Polar waters, Canadian Arctic, Greenland, Baltic Sea and Gulf of Finland. Ice Navigator with Advanced Polar Code training.

Mr. Šesterikov

Currently 2nd Officer on Estonian icebreaker operating in Polar waters, Canadian Arctic, Greenland, Baltic Sea and Gulf of Finland. He has experience working on other vessels navigating in ice at Baltic Sea and Gulf of Finland. Ice Navigator with Advanced Polar Code training.

Mr. Himmist

Currently 2nd Officer on Estonian icebreaker operating in Polar waters, Canadian Arctic, Greenland, Baltic Sea and Gulf of Finland. Previous experience mainly from passenger and cruise vessels. Ice Navigator with Advanced Polar Code training.

Mr. Saar

Currently Master on Supramax class vessel. Years of working experience onboard icebreaker. Ice navigation and ice breaking experience in Polar waters, Canadian Arctic, Baltic Sea, Gulf of Finland and Bothnia Bay. Several times crossed the Northern Sea Route. Ice Navigator with Advanced Polar Code training.

Mr. Peeters

Has more than 10 years of experience on Estonian icebreaker operating in Polar waters, Canadian Arctic, Greenland, Kara Sea, Baltic Sea and Gulf of Finland. Experienced Chief Officer on various other ship types like offshore and cargo vessels. Ice Navigator with Advanced Polar Code training.

Mr. Leedo

Experienced Master on various type of vessels. Currently acting as Master on a Finnish-flagged passenger ship. Extensive cruise vessel background. Ice navigation experience in Gulf of Bothnia, Gulf of Finland, the Arctic (Svalbard, Greenland), Chilean fjords and the Antarctic peninsula. Ice Navigator with Advanced Polar Code training.

Mr. Solianenko

Currently Chief Officer on polar expedition & cargo vessels. Ice navigation and ice breaking experience in Antarctica, Greenland, Canadian Arctic & St. Lawrence seaway. Ice Navigator with Advanced Polar Code training.

Mr. Raitio

Currently Master on expedition vessel operating in Svalbard. Wide experience as Deck Officer in offshore and Finnish ice breakers. Ex Master of Finnish ice breaker Sampo, used for tourist cruises in Kemi. Ice Navigator with Advanced Polar Code training.

Mr. Dobrogowski

Master Mariner with 30 years at sea, operating vessels in a variety of ice regimes in the Arctic (Spitsbergen, Canada), Antarctic (the Australian Antarctic Territory and Antarctic Peninsula) and the Baltic Sea . In his career he has worked for both British Antarctic Survey, the Australian Antarctic Division as well as a number of Polish and Norwegian polar scientific institutions. He is one of 5 polar captains to consult the Bimco mandated Witherby’s Ice Navigation and Seamenship Handbook. He also has extensive tenure onboard coastal and offshore research vessels and expedition super yachts as Chief Officer and Master.

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