- DPVM Course
- Entry Requirements
- Target Group
- Content
- Document
- Learning Process and Assessement
- Duration
- Certificate
The course is designed to provide technical staff with the knowledge required to understand the redundancy concept for DP operations. The course is for technical staff who have a good knowledge of ships systems and therefore only covers the redundancy aspect of onboard systems to ensure safe DP operations.
The minimum qualification is set at STCW Regulation III/1 – III /2 – III/3 – III/6 Engine and Regulation III/6 for ETOs. The Nautical Institute will also accept anyone on a case-by-case basis that holds a technical officer’s position on any DP vessel. The course may also be attended by relevant shore-based technical staff and DPOs and technical cadets to improve their knowledge.
1. A DP Maintainer is a person onboard a DP vessel that is part of the technical team whose duties include safe DP operation and preventive maintenance of all DP-related systems onboard a DP vessel.
2. They have knowledge of DP components and their location onboard the DP vessel to allow them to communicate with and complete repairs under the direct instruction from the equipment manufacturer.
3. They have the knowledge to stop maintenance before affecting the redundancy of the vessel.
4. They have the knowledge to know when a vessel is safe to conduct DP operations and is compliant with the DP class of the vessel.
The course is designed to provide technical staff with the knowledge required to understand the redundancy concept for DP operations. The course is for technical staff who have a good knowledge of ships systems and therefore only covers the redundancy aspect of onboard systems to ensure safe DP operations. A DP vessel depends on redundancy of all systems onboard to ensure safe operations. Technical staff need to be able to identify the correct redundant set-up of all systems, identify loss of redundancy in any system and therefore understand when a vessel may have to suspend operations.
The scheme was developed based on feedback from the industry, which follows the recommendations contained in The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA-117) guidelines and IMO STCW – Section B-V/f*. The scheme also takes into consideration the following documents:
- OCIMF Dynamic Positioning Assurance Framework Risk-Based guidance 2016,
- OCIMF DP FMEA Assurance Framework Risk Based Guidance 2020,
- MTS- Guidance for Professional Development of DP Personal -PDDP2
- and the Nautical Institute course “DP Knowledge for Technical Staff”. ISM Code.
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•STCW Certificate (OOW Certificate) Reg. III /2 – III/3 – III/6 Engine, III/6 for ETOs (original) OR•DPOs and technical cadets OR•Professional Certificate/letter for Technical job position•Valid Personal Document•N.I.P. Code or Tax Identification Number•IMCA Logbook/Logbook (if used)
The training will be a combination of theoretical lessons and practical exercises. During the first part of the course participants will be taught DP principles and basic operation to better understand the purpose of the system and its peripheral equipment. The main part of the course will focus on technical aspects and fault finding, Class A or B dp simulator to support the delivery and assessment of the DP Maintainer course,
ONLINE ASSESSMENT
In order to be awarded a certificate of completion for the DPVM the trainee must pass an online assessment at the training centre. The exam is composed of multiple choice questions and shall be completed in 1 hour. The online assessment will consist of 40 questions and shall be completed in one hour with a pass mark of 70%.
Students who fail at the first attempt are allowed to have another two attempts within six months of the first attempt; however, the second attempt must be undertaken within 96 hours of the first attempt. Failing these three initial attempts, the student is required to repeat the Simulator Course and undertake the assessment again.
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
Each candidate is required to demonstrate their competence to perform the tasks listed in the DP Set-up Practical Assessment Table at the training centre
The Course is total 5 days (34 hours theoretical and practical lesson) included a final assessment the last day
Day 1: from 8.30 to 13.00 – 14.00 to 17.30 (coffee break 15’/Lunch 13:00 to 14:00 included)
Day 2: from 8.30 to 13.00 – 14.00 to 17.30 (coffee break 15’/Lunch 13:00 to 14:00 included)
Day 3: from 8.30 to 13.00 – 14.00 to 17.30 (coffee break 15’/Lunch 13:00 to 14:00 included)
Day 4: from 8.30 to 13.00 – 14.00 to 17.30 (coffee break 15’/Lunch 13:00 to 14:00 included)
Day 5: from 8.30 to 13.00 – 14.00 Final Assessment (coffee break 15’/Lunch 13:00 to 14:00 included)
The DPVM course certificate will be issued on successful completion of the course, the course will be registered on DPVM Logbook. STCW Part B1 – Guidance on the Training and Experience for Personnel Operating Dynamic Positioning Systems
Duration
Days
I corsi sono organizzati settimanalmente, ad eccezione della seconda e terza settimana di agosto e del periodo delle festività natalizie. Inoltre, su richiesta, i corsi possono essere organizzati tramite prenotazioni private o aziendali.