DP Induction Course - NI approved

After the DP Induction Course, the successful student is able to:

• Define the principles of DP
• Recognise the component parts of a DP system
• Understand the relationship between vessel movement, position reference systems, sensors, computers, propulsion units and feedback
• Understand the concept of redundancy
• Understand the DP modes of Control
• Describe the operation of sensors and common position reference systems
• Describe propulsion units, types and configurations
• Understand power supply, redundancy and management
• Practice communication and watch handover procedures

 In order to confirm your reservation, we need some information/documents:
1 - Your passport number;
2 - Your full address, including zip code;
3 - Your COC OR a letter from your company OR from your training college indicating that you are on a STCW Certificate of competency course.
TARGET GROUP
Navigators, DP operator trainees and other users of DP systems who would like to start the Nautical Institute's DP Operator Certification Scheme.   FOR INFORMATION RELATING TO THE NI SCHEME, PLEASE VISIT: Nautical Institute Website

Guide for masters who are signing off DPOs logbooks:Guide for Masters

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DP Induction Course - Nautical Institute