Dynamic Positioning System – Awareness course

This course will enable persons in support operations with DP vessels and Dynamic Positioning Operators, to gain insight of DP functions, capabilities and fundamental elements required for Full DP system operation and Station-keeping. The course will not be considered as a first phase of the DP operator training scheme and the participant will not be allowed for future familiarization as a DPO.

Based on the requirements of IMCA M 117 Rev. 3 (June 2023), this course is designed for offshore project staff engaged in project design and installation engineering, while also offering value to shore-based management teams within offshore vessel operating or managing companies, including HR, Operations, and Technical Managers. Additionally, it benefits crew members who need to adhere to IMCA or company guidelines specific to their on-board duties (e.g. Dive Supervisors, Company Representatives, and Rig Managers).

No prerequisites for this training course

• Principles of DP
• Various elements of a DP system, including Position Reference system, sensors, power and state the requirements for redundancy including methods
• Principle, limitations and use of position reference systems
• Principle, limitations and use of sensors and ancillary equipment
• Typical power and distribution arrangements in diesel electric and non-diesel electric vessels. Describe UPS systems and typical PMS system. Recognize power requirements in DP vessels
• Various propulsion and thrusters system and compare them to each other
• Procedures to be followed in a DP operation, including planning using vessel and field info, contingency planning, checklists, worksite approach, communication, hand over
• Datum used and understand UTM coordinates
• Documentation and log book requirements
• Arrangements made for DP operations in specialist vessels
• Hazards associated with deep and shallow water operations

To obtain an understanding of the course content, main principles and components of the DP Systems.

Participants have to provide a valid photo ID

Theoretical assessment