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Dynamic Positioning (DP) Simulator
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Dynamic Positioning (DP) Simulator
The objective of the Dynamic Positioning (DP) Simulator Course is to provide participants with advanced knowledge and practical experience in operating dynamic positioning systems. This course is typically designed for mariners and offshore personnel who aim to gain a higher level of competency in controlling and maintaining the stability of vessels equipped with DP systems, especially in complex and real-world operational environments.
Key objectives includes
- Developing Proficiency in DP Operations: Enhancing participants’ ability to operate DP systems confidently during various maritime and offshore operations.
- Simulating Real-life Scenarios: Allowing trainees to experience realistic DP situations, including vessel movement, station-keeping, and system failure, in a controlled environment.
- Emergency Response: Training participants on how to handle DP-related emergencies, such as system failures or environmental changes, to ensure safety during operations.
- Understanding DP System Components: Providing a deeper understanding of the integration of DP systems with other ship systems and the effect of environmental forces.
- Compliance with Industry Standards: Preparing participants to meet the requirements of industry standards, such as those set by the Nautical Institute and International Maritime Organization (IMO), for certification and safe operations.
The course is a key part of the DP Operator certification pathway, where simulation training plays a crucial role in preparing operators for complex and critical DP operations offshore.
DURATION
5 Days
VALIDITY
5 Years
ASSESSMENT METHODS
Written Examinations
Practical Exercises
TARGET AUDIENCE
The DP Advanced / Simulator course is intended for those who had successfully completed the DP Induction course and undergone DP operational familiarization on-board a DP vessel. The DP Simulator course is the second course of the Nautical Institute (NI) DP Operator Certification Scheme
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
The participants of this course should have a certificate of completion for DP Induction course and completed a minimum of 60 days operational familiarization on-board a DP vessel (blue or black logbook) or 60 days operational familiarization on-board a DP vessel (grey logbook) and completed all the tasked in Section B as documented on their DP logbook.
TRAINING PRE-REQUISITE
N/A
The objective of the Dynamic Positioning (DP) Simulator Course is to provide participants with advanced knowledge and practical experience in operating dynamic positioning systems. This course is typically designed for mariners and offshore personnel who aim to gain a higher level of competency in controlling and maintaining the stability of vessels equipped with DP systems, especially in complex and real-world operational environments.
Key objectives includes
- Developing Proficiency in DP Operations: Enhancing participants’ ability to operate DP systems confidently during various maritime and offshore operations.
- Simulating Real-life Scenarios: Allowing trainees to experience realistic DP situations, including vessel movement, station-keeping, and system failure, in a controlled environment.
- Emergency Response: Training participants on how to handle DP-related emergencies, such as system failures or environmental changes, to ensure safety during operations.
- Understanding DP System Components: Providing a deeper understanding of the integration of DP systems with other ship systems and the effect of environmental forces.
- Compliance with Industry Standards: Preparing participants to meet the requirements of industry standards, such as those set by the Nautical Institute and International Maritime Organization (IMO), for certification and safe operations.
The course is a key part of the DP Operator certification pathway, where simulation training plays a crucial role in preparing operators for complex and critical DP operations offshore.