Key Technical DP Personnel (DP Vessel Maintainer Course) DP Scheme

The DPVM training scheme mandates that trainees complete the DP Vessel Maintainer Course at an NI-approved training centre.

Duration of Course: Five- day course  (34 hours)

The course involved both theory and practical on a minimum class B simulator and covers the following topics:

• General Overview of DP
• Power Generation and Management
• Propulsion Units
• DP Control System and Sensors
• Position Reference Systems
• Environmental Reference Systems
• Documentation
• DP Operation and Effects on DP System
• Safe DP Operation (CAM, ASOG, TAM and TAGOS)
• Lesson Learned
• Manning, Training, and Competency Assessment

The NI - accredited training centre for the DPVM course can download the list here