ARE YOU A DP OPERATOR?

rF om the beginning of 2024, the requirements to renew

TIMELINE your DPO Certificate are changing!
to CHANGE To make sure that DP operators keep pae
industry, DPOs renewing their e
c with the developing standards in a fast changing
c rticae
t s will now be asked ot demonstrate o
C ntinuing
rP ofessional Development )CPD( as well as experience. ta
S rt your CPD in 203.
To revalidae t your DPO e C rticae
t , you will need o t :
be enrolled in an NI-aproved CPD programme and take the NI Revalidation
If you have 150 online examination
OR
days of seatime oc mplee
t the NI DP Refresher o
C urse, including the NI Revalidation online examination
or equivalent and
To make sure all applicants have enough time o
t meet the requirements, we will be
are renewing your introducing the changes rg adually over the next ve years
licence in:
Check below o
t see what you need o
t do!

2024
One year of an NI-approved CPD programme AND
NI Revalidation online exam
OR
You will need: NI DP Refresher course (including the NI revalidation exam)

2025
Two years of an NI-approved CPD programme AND
NI Revalidation online exam
OR
You will need: NI DP Refresher course (including the NI revalidation exam)

2026
Three years of an NI-approved CPD programme AND
NI Revalidation online exam
OR
You will need: NI DP Refresher course (including the NI revalidation exam)

2027
Four years of an NI-approved CPD programme AND
NI Revalidation online exam
OR
You will need: NI DP Refresher course (including the NI revalidation exam)

2028
Five years of an NI-approved CPD programme AND
NI Revalidation online exam
OR
You will need: NI DP Refresher course (including the NI revalidation exam)

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ALL THE REQUIREMENTS IN PLACE TO RENEW IN TIME – DON’T WORRY!
You will be granted an automatic 12-month extension to your existing certificate
to complete the CPD requirements.

IF YOU HAVE BETWEEN 30 - 150 DAYS SEATIME

You must complete the NI DP Refresher Course, including the
NI Revalidation online examination

IF YOU HAVE LESS THAN 30 DAYS SEATIME

You must complete the NI DP Revalidation Course, including the
NI Revalidation online examination
ARE YOU A DPVM?
h
T e requirements for revalidation of your
TIMELINE DPVM certificate are changing!
to CHANGE To make sure that DP vessel maintainers keep pae
changing industry, DPVMs renewing their e c rticae
c with the developing standards in a fast
t s will now be asked o
t demonstrate
oC ntinuing rP ofessional Development )CPD( as well as experience. ta
S rt your CPD in 203.
To revalidae t your DPVM e C rticaet , you will need ot :
be enrolled in an NI-aproved CPD programme and take the NI Revalidation
If you have 150 online examination
OR
days of seatime oc mplee
t the NI DP Refresher o C urse, including the NI Revalidation online examination
or equivalent and
are renewing your To make sure all applicants have enough time o t meet the requirements, we will be
licence in: introducing the changes rg adually. lth
A ough your revalidation may not be due until 206
or beyond, it is important you understand this requirement now.
Check below o
t see what you need o
t do!

2026
Three years of an NI-approved CPD programme AND
NI Revalidation online exam
OR
You will need: NI DPVM Refresher course (including the NI revalidation exam)

2027
Four years of an NI-approved CPD programme AND
NI Revalidation online exam
OR
You will need: NI DPVM Refresher course (including the NI revalidation exam)

2028
Five years of an NI-approved CPD programme AND
NI Revalidation online exam
OR
You will need: NI DPVM Refresher course (including the NI revalidation exam)

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ALL THE REQUIREMENTS IN PLACE TO RENEW IN TIME – DON’T WORRY!
You will be granted an automatic 12-month extension to your existing certificate
to complete the CPD requirements.

IF YOU HAVE BETWEEN 30 - 150 DAYS SEATIME

You must complete the NI DPVM Refresher Course, including the
NI Revalidation online examination

IF YOU HAVE LESS THAN 30 DAYS SEATIME

You must complete the NI DPVM Revalidation Course, including the
NI Revalidation online examination