Maintenance of the DP Systems course
Course is designed for technical personnel onboard DP vessels and based on the requirements of IMCA M117, Rev.02, Sep.2016.
The purpose of this course is to provide Dynamic Positioning Technical Maintenance training to a standard adequate to fulfil the requirements of the industry and of the various legal bodies and institutions involved.
The training will follow the programme as outlined by the manufacturer of the DP system, which follows the recommendations contained in The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) guidelines.
- Outlining the national and international rules and regulations valid for Dynamic Positioning operations
- Technical knowledge of the computers in the DP system
- Preventive and corrective maintenance of the DP system
- System documentation
Learn to identify faulty units and exchange these with spares from stock on board and bring the DP system back into operation.
Receive introduction to system documentation in order to perform periodic maintenance, and to communicate with service personnel when assistance is needed
Admission Requirements
Engineer license
Target Personnel
Electrical/electronic engineers and maintenance personnel who are responsible for the daily maintenance of the DP system.
Reviews - Maintenance of the DP Systems course
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All information are updated. The instructor knowledge is very powerful. Instructor can explain everything base on latest operations (Posted on 3/4/2026) - Best Course site
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The DP Maintenance Course was well conducted and met its objectives. The course content was clear and relevant to DP maintenance activities. Overall, the training was beneficial and enhance understanding of DP systems and maintenance procedures (Posted on 2/23/2026) - Experienced Instructor
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Lerus instructors have extensive experience in the maritime and offshore industry, so they can provide clear and relevant explanations. (Posted on 2/20/2026) - Online DPM Course
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Course teach me on DP function & how to troubleshoot when there is problem. For me, This course is very helpful and the learning provider has opened my ideas & mind comprehensively about DP functions. (Posted on 2/11/2026) - Very information and useful
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This DP Maintenance course was very informative DP well organized. The materials were clear and easy to understand. This instructor explained the topics clearly and professionally (Posted on 2/5/2026) - Informative and well explained course
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I am satisfied with the knowledge I acquired from the training. The instructor explained the topics well and easy to understand. (Posted on 2/5/2026) - Amazing trainer .
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Overall, it was excellent! The material was easy to follow, the instructors were highly competent about systems of DP maintenance, and it was very relevant to current industry needs. I highly recommend this training for both beginners and professionals looking to improve their skills DP maintenance. (Posted on 1/29/2026) - Good course
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I got new knowledge about DPM, easy registration and fast response from admin, instructor provides lessons that are easy to understand (Posted on 1/29/2026) - Great course for DP maintenance skills
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The course provides strong fundamentals and practical knowledge about DP system maintenance. Explanations were detailed and relevant to real vessel operations. Recommended for engineers who want to improve competence in DP vessels. (Posted on 1/29/2026) - great and very helpful Dpm course.
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Thank you to Lerus and the instructor for the course. Because I can learn more about the details of the DP system. I hope to master the DP maintenance system well and get a job with a good salary.
HARYO TIMUR (Posted on 1/26/2026) - Humble Instructor
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The DP Maintenance Course was well conducted and met its objectives. The course content was clear, well-structured, and relevant to DP maintenance activities. Overall, the training was beneficial and improved participants’ understanding of DP systems and maintenance procedures. (Posted on 1/22/2026) - Very satisfied overall
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Knowledgeable instructor, good course material. Would recommend. (Posted on 1/22/2026) - Lerus is the best place to be for seafarers
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All thanks goes to lerus as i enjoy every moment during my dp class session. Lecturer at high rank of delivering easy to understand information, and I am happy to attain the dp knowledge. (Posted on 1/22/2026) - It was a pleasure to participate in a class
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The lecturer was superb, simple and easy language to understand during the class,thank you lerus for the lesson (Posted on 1/15/2026) - Overall good course
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The DP Maintenance course was excellent. The content was comprehensive, the instructors were knowledgeable, and the practical modules were incredibly valuable. Highly recommended for anyone in the field. (Posted on 1/14/2026) - Good,Perfect,Professional
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The instructor is very professional in providing materials and explanations that are very easy to understand...RESPECFULL (Posted on 1/7/2026) - A clear and well- structured course that helped me to improve my knowledge
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Attending the DP Maintenance course with Lerus was positive experience, Mr Sergii delivered the course material clearly and effectively, which helped me to gain additional knowledge and understanding. (Posted on 12/31/2025) - Best-in-class DP Maintenance training for engineers (highly technical, immediately usable onboard)
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I completed the Maintenance of the DP Systems course and it’s genuinely top-tier for engineers responsible for DP Maintenance. Aligned with the intent of IMCA M117 (Rev.02)—fault isolation, correct component exchange, verification, and restoring the system safely.
The instructor was excellent: clear, technically deep, and structured in the way real troubleshooting happens onboard. The small class size made it interactive, and the assessments actually tested understanding from first principles. Admin support was also fast and professional.
Overall: Highly recommended—practical, technical, and immediately usable at sea. (Posted on 12/17/2025) - Informative and well-structured DP Maintenance Course that met my expectations
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The DP Maintenance Course was very informative and well organized. The course content was clear, structured, and up-to-date with current industry standards. The instructor was highly knowledgeable and experienced, and was able to explain DP system maintenance concepts in a clear and practical manner.
This course enhanced my understanding of DP system maintenance, basic troubleshooting, and the importance of reliability and redundancy in DP operations. Overall, the course met my expectations and is highly recommended for engineers working or planning to work on Dynamic . (Posted on 12/17/2025) - THE BEST IN THE MARKET
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I highly recommend this course, the Instructor knowledge, understanding and competence was exemplary. The course material are also very useful in understanding the course. Tests also directly assess the learner and challenge their thinking. (Posted on 12/11/2025)
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