Field Staff Resources
Information and resources for field staff.
Welcome to Field Staff Resources.
On this page you’ll find the resources to support you before, during and after your Antarctic season.
For webinars or video tutorials – including a how-to guide for completing Post Visit Reports (PVRs), visit the Webinar Library here.
Post-Visit Report
The Vessel Post Visit Report (PVR) is a form that should be filled out during or after each voyage by an authorized person (e.g Captain, or Expedition Leader). It must be submitted no later than two weeks after the completion of a voyage.
The PVR should be submitted to the appropriate national authority and to IAATO. Fill out the form online via the IAATO database – or you can download a copy below (excel spreadsheet) and upload manually to the database. The PVR spreadsheet can also be found in Section 02 and 04 of the Field Operations Manual.
Field Resources
Field Staff Pre-season Checklist 2024-25
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IAATO Polar Guide Antarctica app FAQ
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IAATO General Guidelines on Social Media Use for FOM
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Responsible Photography Do’s & Don’ts (guest use)
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IAATO Responsible Photography Presentation (for Field Staff use)
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The FOM Sync App
The FOM Sync App is the tool IAATO members can use to download the IAATO FOM onto their computers. Read our handy guide on how to install it and get started.