OBJECTIVE
To give the student the following:
 Understanding of the theoretical and practical
operation of DP systems;
 Technical understanding of the component parts
of the DP and associated systems;
 An understanding of the limitations of
equipment and the effects of equipment
failures;
 An understanding of the limitations and the
effects of incorrect operation of the systems;
 An understanding of work which can safely be
undertaken with and without the help of
equipment manufacturers, and more
importantly, when to stop before affecting the
vessels capability to perform DP operations or
redundancy;

  The ability to fault find the DP system
and its components;
 Familiarization with FMEAs and the
philosophy of system redundancy;
 An improved ability to operate the
Engine Room and DP equipment in a
safe and competent manner
 This course covers DP knowledge and
can be combined with a Type Specific
equipment training.
ENTRY REQUERIMENT
Participants should be an Engineer Officer / ETO or
shore based Technical Staff.
Participants should have a knowledge of their
employers’ company procedures and vessel safety
management system (SMS), particularly relating
to DP operations.
The course may also be useful to Deck Officers and VISION MARINE NAUTICAL TRAINING CENTER
Masters who require a greater technical
understanding of the operation of DP equipment. Contact us

TARGENT AUDIENCE +55 (21) 3277-9032 / 3328-5614

This course has been developed to help meet the +55 (21) 96702-1408
continuing professional development needs for training@visionmarine.com.br
technical staff engaged in operations aboard www.visionmarinetraining.com.br
vessels with dynamic positioning equipment. Av. das Américas, 2480 bl 4 sala 219
Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro
Participants should be an Engineer Officer / ETO /
DPO or shore based Technical Staff.

DURATION
5 days.

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS
Maximum 8.

TEACHING METHOD
CONTENT
The course will be theory and class simulator and
The general course content and competencies
will give the participant an overview of DP
comprises of the following outline:
operation and the effects of system and
 General Overview of DP
component failures.
 The Power System
On completion of this course participants will
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understand the general arrangements for DP
 Control Systems and Sensors
systems and the principles of operation of the
 Documentation
equipment.
 DP Operation and effects on DP system
Participants will gain an understanding of the
 Lessons Learned.
importance of the interaction between the system
components and the modes of operation.
CONFIRMATION
The course coordination confirms the enrolment SAFETY INFORMATION CARD
in wring, which is them considered biding. EMERGENCY EVACUATION/FIRE ALARM
In the event of a fire, you must make your way to
CANCELLATION POLICY the nearest Muster point and await instructions.
100% refundable with notice of 7 business days or
more from the initial date. WHEN YOU ARRIVE, TAKE TIME TO
50% refundable with notice of less than 07 FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE
business days from the initial date. FOLLOWING:
 Fire exits
ASSESSMENT  Nearest evacuation routes
An online assessment using multiple-choice  Assembly points
questions will be completed by each student at the  Location of firefighting equipment
end of the course. The NI will administer an online
assessment, PART - A. WHEN THE ALARMS DO SOUND,
Participants successfully completing the IMMEDIATELY EVACUATE THE AREA BY
assessment will be issued with a course certificate. THE NEAREST SAFE ROUTE, ENSURING
THAT YOU:
CERTIFICATE Do not use lifts.
The course participants will be issued a certificate
upon successful completion of the course. Do not stop collect your belongings.
For more information, please visit: Once you have evacuated, proceed to the muster
http://www.nautinst.org/dp point.
Do not leave the muster point and do not re-enter
LANGUAGE the building.
The course documentation is written in English Await for further Instructions.
and the course will be held in English, unless
otherwise agreed. FIRST AID
The Centre has a fully equipped first aid room
RECOGNITION situated in the reception.
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We’re recognized by The Nautical Institute of
London since 9th April 2019 to deliver DP SMOKING
Knowledge for Technical Staff Course – PART A. Smoking is not allowed inside Vision Marine
Nautical Training Center facilities.

RECEPTION AND PERMISSION FOR

For more information, please visit
http://www.nautinst.org/dp
ENTRANCE
All visitor/Students shall be arranged to the
reception until permitted by superior to enter
other area of the facility.