DP Overview:

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 many, 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, to name a few, 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 DP Training is accredited by Nautical Institute (NI) London-U.K. The training is conducted on latest simulators from Kongsberg-DP Class C for DP Induction course & DP Class B, with visual, for DP Simulator 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 a decade.

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.

Mr. Deepak Arora, has several years of working in offshore industry as an Chief Engineer and is now approved NI Instructor for teaching DPVM Course.

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

The Nautical Institute has implemented the criteria for entry into the DP Operator Training scheme. The minimum qualification is set at STCW Regulation II/1-II/2-II/3 for Deck Officers. DP Induction course is conducted for 5 days followed by online examination conducted by NI on the 5th day.

The DP Induction course involves both theory & practical's on simulated DP system & covers following topics:

The course fees for DP Induction course, inclusive of all taxes, is - Rs.55,000/- (Indian rupees fifty five thousand only)

The DP Simulator course, which is conducted for 5 days, with online examination conducted by NI on the 5th day, is a key element of the DPO training programme. As such, participants will have completed the DP Induction course and gained the specified experience before enrolling for DP Simulator course.

Induction & Simulator courses must be undertaken with 5 years from the date of DP Induction course to the date of submission of documents to Nautical Institute for DPO Certification. Also, the time between the date, the Statement of Suitability was signed & date the application is received at the Nautical Institute, should not exceed 3 months.

The DPO Certificate issued by NI is valid for 5 years.

The candidate at the end of DP Simulator course should be able to fully understand -

The course fees for DP Simulator course, inclusive of all taxes, is - Rs.65,000/- (Indian rupees sixty five thousand only)

The DPVM course, which is conducted for 5 days with online examination, conducted by NI, on 5th day, is a key element of the DPVM Certification. The minimum qualification is set at STCW Regulation III/1- III/2-III/3-III/6 for Engine & III/6 for ETO’S. The Nautical Institute will also allows, on a case -by-case basis, who holds a Technical Officers position on any DP vessel and STCW Regulation III/7.

The course is designed to provide Technical Staff with knowledge required to understand the redundancy concept for DP operations. The course is for Technical Staff (Engineer or ETO) who have a good knowledge of ships systems and therefore only covers the redundancy aspect of onboard systems to ensure safe DP operations.

The course fees for DPVM course, inclusive of all taxes, is - Rs.70,000/- (Indian rupees seventy thousand only)

The minimum entry requirement is a DPO Certificate issued by the Nautical Institute. The Revalidation/ DP Refresher & Competency Assessment course maybe completed up to 12 months before the revalidation date set by NI These courses remain valid for 12 months in which the DPO must send an application to NI. The DP Revalidation/ DP Refresher & Competency Assessment course, is conducted for 5 days, with online examination, conducted by NI, on 5th day. The full DP sea time days requirement, in last 5 years, for revalidation of DPO Certificate, is 150 days.

The candidate at the end of DP Revalidation/ DP Refresher & Competency Assessment course should be able to fully understand-

The course fees for DP Revalidation / DP Refresher & Competence Assessment course, inclusive of all taxes, is - Rs.70,000/- (Indian rupees seventy thousand only)

DP Courses are booked at the Training Centre by a minimum amount of Rs. 10,000/- (ten thousand only). The cancellation policy being followed at the Training Centre is as mentioned below:-