Aim of the course:

The overall aim of the Dynamic Positioning Induction Course is to provide participants with a basic understanding of Dynamic Positioning as well as the advantages and limitations of the Dynamic Positioning control systems

Target group:

Navigators, users of Dynamic Positioning systems or persons who would like to become familiar with Dynamic Positioning system

Prerequisites:

The minimum qualification is set at STCW Regulation:
- Deck:
II/1 (Officers in charge of navigational watch on ships of 500 GT or more);
II/2 (Master or chief mate on ships of 500 GT or more);
II/3 (Officers in charge of a navigational watch and masters on ships of less than 500 GT);
- Engine:
III/1 (Officers in charge of an engineering watch in a manned engine-room or designated duty engineers in a periodically unmanned engine-room);
III/2 (Chief engineer officers and second engineer officers on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of 3,000 kW propulsion power or more);
III/3 (Chief engineer officers and second engineer officers on ships powered by main propulsion machinery between 750 kW and 3,000 kW propulsion power);
- ETO:
III/6 (Electro-Technical Officer).

Alternative appropriate Marine Vocational Qualifications (MVQs) will be considered on a case by case basis. The NI defines an MVQ as a non-STCW Certificate of Competency issued by a white list Maritime Administration for use in the administration's local waters only. Naval Officers with appropriate watch keeping qualifications and those whose qualification can be found on the approved list may be accepted into the training scheme without pre-approval or reference to NI. The approved list can be found on the website: www.nialexisplatform.org. It is recommended that training centres and prospective DPOs check the qualifications with the NI in case of any doubt.

Topics:

1. Introduction to Dynamic Positioning (8 h: Theoretical = 8 h; Practical = 0 h):
1.1. Basic DP Definitions
1.2. DP History
1.3. NI Certification Scheme for DP Operators
1.4. Principle of DP Station Keeping
1.5. UTM Co-ordinate System
1.6. DP Model
1.7. Environmental Sensors
1.8. Familiarization with DP Tutor
1.9. Familiarization with DP Bridge Simulator
2. DP Reference Systems (8 h: Theoretical = 6 h; Practical = 2 h):
2.1. Types of ships used in offshore operations
2.2. Elements of a DP System
2.3. DP Position Reference Systems
2.4. Simulated Exercise 1: Offshore Supply
3. DP thrusters and propulsion (8 h: Theoretical = 6 h; Practical = 1 h):
3.1. DP Heading Reference Systems
3.2. DP Environmental References
3.3. DP Modes
3.4. DP Block Diagram
3.5. Thruster Types
3.6. Simulated Exercise 2: Familiarization with ROV Operations
4. DP operations (7 h: Theoretical = 5 h; Practical = 2 h):
4.1. DP Operations
4.2. DP Power management
4.3. FMEA and DP Trials
4.4. Consequences analysis
4.5. Capability Plot
4.6. Simulated Exercise 2. Familiarization with Cable Laying Operations

Study results:

At the end of course, trainee knows:
- Principles of DP
- Elements of the DP system
- Practical operation of the DP system
- Position and Heading Reference Systems
- Environment sensors and ancillary equipment
- Power generation, supply and propulsion
- DP operations

Graduation document:

TalTech certificate

Language:

English

Lecturer:

Registration deadline:

18.03.2024 23:59

Timetable: