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Dynamic Positioning (DP) Revalidation / DP Refresher and Competency Assessment

Language: English

Location: Rio de Janeiro | Svendborg | Houston, Texas

Accreditation body: NI

Learning mode: Classroom

Upcoming events: 3

About the course

Available in English

Introduction to NI DP Revalidation Course

Enhance your maritime career with our comprehensive DP Revalidation, Refresher, and Competency Assessment course. Designed for maritime professionals operating in dynamic positioning, this face-to-face program offers an in-depth review of essential skills and knowledge required to maintain and validate your competency in the industry. Through engaging classroom sessions, participants will refresh their understanding of DP systems, safety procedures, and operational best practices, ensuring they stay compliant with industry standards. This course not only reinforces technical expertise but also provides practical assessments to confirm readiness for real-world challenges at sea. Whether you're looking to revalidate your certification or sharpen your skills, this program offers a focused, interactive learning experience tailored to maritime professionals committed to operational excellence in dynamic positioning environments.

Essential Information

Prerequisites:

A valid Dynamic Positioning Operator (DPO) Certificate issued by the Nautical Institute. The original certificate, along with an NI or IMCA logbook, must be presented upon course enrolment.

Who is it for?

This course is intended for certified DPOs in the drilling sector needing revalidation or assessment to renew their DP certification.

Assessment:

The participants are individually assessed, in two steps, at the end of the course.

Theoretically; by means of the NI Revalidation online examination, which consists of a 30 question multiple choice test. 70 % correct to pass test.
Practically; by means of an individual simulator exercise where student will be assessed according to NI Annex F – DP revalidation Course-V2 28/01/2019

Certification:

Upon completion, participants earn an NI-recognised certificate valid for one year, within which the revalidation application must be submitted to NI.

Course Content

Prerequisites:

A valid Dynamic Positioning Operator (DPO) Certificate issued by the Nautical Institute. The original certificate, along with an NI or IMCA logbook, must be presented upon course enrolment.

Who is it for?

This course is intended for certified DPOs in the drilling sector needing revalidation or assessment to renew their DP certification.

Assessment:

Participants are assessed in two steps: a 30-question NI Revalidation online exam (70% passing) and a practical simulator exercise per NI Annex F – DP revalidation Course-V2.

DP System Fundamentals:

Reviewing the DP system's working principles, including control loops, DP control stations, and key operational parameters.

Position Reference and Sensor Data Management:

Examining the role of position reference systems (PRS), sensors, and error mitigation in ensuring accuracy and reliability.

Power and Thruster Management:

Understanding power generation, distribution methods, thruster operations, and failure modes crucial to DP reliability in drilling units.

Regulatory Compliance and Redundancy Concepts:

Refreshing knowledge on DP equipment classes, redundancy concepts, and the FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis) process according to the latest industry standards.

Practical Simulator Exercises:

Engaging in realistic DP failure and contingency scenarios in simulators, including mono-hull and semi-submersible drilling units, to apply theoretical knowledge in practice.

How it works

Step 1
Identify the specific training modules for your desired role and decide if you want on-site training or a mix of digital and on-site (blended).
Step 2
Once you've chosen the right course, register and pay online. You'll receive a confirmation email instantly.
Step 3
After enrolling, you'll receive a separate email with detailed joining instructions for the training session.
Step 4
Attend your scheduled training session and pass the required assessments to successfully achieve certification.
Step 5
Upon successfully completing the course and passing the assessments, you'll receive your official certification from Maersk Training or the relevant accreditation body.

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