Course purpose

The purpose of this course is to provide Dynamic Positioning (DP) training to ships’ officers to a standard adequate to fulfil the requirements of the industry and of the various legal bodies and institutions involved.

Accepting authority

The Nautical Institute, London.

Course content

The training is based on the programme as outlined by the Nautical Institute Scheme of Training which follows the recommendations contained in The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) guidelines.

• Outlining the national and international rules and regulations valid for Dynamic Positioning operations
• Practise the basic functions of the Dynamic Positioning systems by means of the Marine Technologies DP simulator
• Demonstrate general knowledge of the use of Dynamic Positioning Systems and the limitations of these systems
• Safety issues for vessels in Dynamic Positioning operation
• Position reference systems

Course objectives

The completion of this course combined with documentation of completion of the required 30 days of experience in DP operation will qualify the participant to join the Dynamic Positioning Advanced Course. The aims include:

• To provide training in the subject Dynamic Positioning to the standards specified by international regulatory authorities and to the standards recognised by institutions in the industry

• To submit the required theoretical knowledge in the use of Dynamic Positioning systems which are installed onboard DP vessels
• To apply practical training in the use of Dynamic Positioning systems by means of simulation equipment
• To give each participant sufficient knowledge to use a DP system on any DP vessel.
• To obtain knowledge of the rules and regulations under which, according to national and international authorities, such operations should be performed

Admission requirements

No requirements

Duration

Five days

Participants

Maximum eight

Language

The course will be conducted in English

Venue

Maersk Training – Elcome – Dubai

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