101010 - Dynamic Positioning Induction
Course Description
This course is designed to provide the student with knowledge and a practical understanding of Dynamic Positioning (DP). The concepts taught will form the basis for further studies in dynamic positioning.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course the student should:- Have acquired knowledge of the principles of Dynamic Positioning.
- Be able to set up a Dynamic Positioning system.
- Have an understanding of the practical operation of associated equipment, including position reference systems.
- Be able to recognize and respond to the various alarm, warning and information messages.
- Be able to relate the Dynamic Positioning installation to the ship system, including (but not limited to); power supply, manoeuvring facility, available position reference systems and nature of work.
- Be able to relate Dynamic Positioning operations to the existing environmental conditions of wind, sea state, current/tidal stream and vessel movement.
- Have an understanding of the Nautical Institute Dynamic Positioning Operator's training scheme, including the requirements for completion of the logbook and the procedure for obtaining a Dynamic Positioning certificate
Credential Awarded
Certificate of Participation
Prerequisites
Minimum qualification is set at STCW Regulation II/1 - II/2 - II/3 Deck, Regulation III/1 - III/2 - III/3 Engine and III/6 for ETOs.
STCW Definition
II/1 Deck - Officers in charge of a navigational watch on ships 500 GT or more
II/2 Deck - Master and chief mate on ships of 500 GT or more.
II/3 Deck - Officers in charge of a navigational watch and masters on ships of less than 500 GT.
III/1 Engine - Officers in charge of an engineering watch in a manned engine room or designated duty engineers in a periodically unmanned engine room.
III/2 Engine - Chief engineer officers and 2nd engineer officers on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of 3,000 kW propulsion power or more.
III/3 Engine - Chief engineer officers and 2nd engineer officers on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of between 750 kW and 3,000 kW propulsion power.
III/6 ETO - Electro - Technical Officer.
Alternate appropriate Marine Vocational Qualifications (MVQ) will be considered on a case by case basis by the Nautical Institute. The Nautical Institute defines a MVQ as a no-STCW Certificate of Competency issued by a white list Maritime Administration for use in the administration's local waters only.
Cadets enrolled in a regulated training program may apply for Dynamic Positioning Induction Training but must supply a signed letter from their respective school stating they are currently enrolled and in good academic standing.
You will be required to present your Certificate of Competence to the instructor before commencing the course. You will also need two (2) passport photos and your passport number.
At the end of the course, all candidates will be required to complete an online theory based examination administered by the Nautical Institute. The exam must be passed before receiving a stamp in the Nautical Institute Logbook for successful course completion.