Bob Frederking has a world reputation in ice mechanics and design, based on deep and discerning knowledge of engineering problems in the ice environment, and their solution. His thirty years of experience range from laboratory to field experiments, from fundamental research to engineering design, including definition of global ice loads and local ice pressures on offshore structures and ships. His leadership of major field programs in the Arctic has resulted in important advances in understanding the ice environment. He has led standards development for safe design and advanced Canada's offshore industry exemplified by the current ISO and CSA work on the arctic structures.