DP Practitioner and Company DP Authority course
The DP Practitioner and Company DP Authority course develops the technical understanding and practical judgement needed to review dynamic positioning systems and support safe DP operations. Based on IMO and IMCA guidance, the course explores how vessel design, redundancy, failure analysis, trials and operational planning contribute to effective DP assurance.
Through structured study, document review and practical scenarios, participants learn to connect guidance with vessel-specific evidence. The course examines how FMEA findings, trials results, capability information and operational documentation support decisions.
The course is designed for experienced Masters, DPOs, marine engineers, ETOs, technical superintendents, and personnel involved in DP trials, assurance or vessel management. It is also relevant to professionals preparing for responsibilities as a DP Practitioner or Company DP Authority.
Covers IMO DP guidance and relevant IMCA publications, Topics include DP system design and redundancy, failure modes and effects analysis, proving and annual trials, DP capability plots, personnel competence, vessel documentation and operational activity planning.
Practical exercises focus on interpreting guidance, reviewing supporting evidence, identifying gaps and applying technical judgement to realistic DP scenarios.
To equip participants with the knowledge and practical judgement to assess DP assurance evidence, recognise technical and operational limitations, and support safe decisions.
Participants will learn to assess the relationship between FMEA, trials results and operational limitations, identify gaps requiring further verification, and apply this understanding to DP assurance and company oversight.
No formal prerequisites. The course is intended for experienced marine and technical personnel with an existing understanding of DP systems and vessel operations. Familiarity with DP operational or technical documentation is recommended.
