Dynamic positioning (DP) is a rapidly maturing technology, having been born of necessity as a result of the increasing demands of expanding oil and gas exploration industry.There exist over 1,000 DP-capable vessels, the majority of them are operationally related to the exploration or exploitation of oil and gas reserves.

The more recent moves into deeper waters and harsh-environment locations, together with the requirement to consider more environmental-friendly methods, has brought about the great development in the area of Dynamic Positioning techniques and technology. It is interesting to note the diversity of vessel types and functions using DP, and the way that, during the past twenty years, this has encompassed many functions unrelated to the offshore oil and gas industries. A list of activities executed by DP vessels would include the following:

DP is also used in:

Position reference systems and other peripherals are also improving and redundancy is provided on all vessels designed to conduct higher-risk operations.

Oceans XV Educational Trust is being re-accredited by Nautical Institute (NI) London-U.K. The training is conducted on latest simulators from Kongsberg-DP Class C for DP basic course & DP Class B, with visual, for DP Advanced course.

Capt Rajesh Sharma who has more than 20 years of experience of working in the offshore industry is an approved instructor by NI and has been teaching at the Institute for more than 10 years.

Dr Surender Kumar, a very experienced DP Trainer & approved NI Instructor is also associated with the Training Centre. He has written several books on “Dynamic Positioning” which are very popular.

The DP Basic & Advanced courses are conducted every alternate week, generally. The courses are non-residential and run from Monday to Friday (5 days).

Oceans XV Educational Trust has also been approved by NI DPVM course which is of 5 days duration. This course, recently introduced by NI, is required to be done by Engineer Officers & ETO’s working the offshore Industry. After completing the tasks mentioned in the DPVM Log Book & required DP Sea Service/DP Sea time the candidate concerned is eligible to apply to NI for DPVM Certification.