This course aims to provide new delegates with the required knowledge to become a qualified DPO accredited by the Nautical Institute.

Course Aims:

At the end of the course, the student should:

a. Know the principles of DP.

b. Have a basic understanding of how to set up a DP system.

c. Have an understanding of the practical operation of associated equipment, including

position reference systems.

d. Be able to recognise the various alarm, warning, and information messages

e. Be able to relate the DP installation to the ship system, including (but not limited to) power supply, manoeuvring facility, available position reference systems, and nature of work.

f. Be able to relate DP operations to the existing environmental conditions of wind,sea state, current/tidal stream, and vessel movement