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Dynamic Positioning (DP) Continuing Professional Development (CPD) – Full 5-year Programme

Language: English

Location: e-learning

Learning mode: E-learning

Price EUR 200.00

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About the course

Available in English

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Purpose of DP CPD E-Learning

The DP CPD E-Learning Programme is designed to enhance the professional capabilities of Dynamic Positioning Operators (DPOs) and DP Vessel Maintainers (DPVMs) working in safety-critical roles aboard offshore DP vessels. Approved by the Nautical Institute (NI), this programme refreshes technical knowledge, ensuring compliance with the latest industry standards, practices, and guidance. Participants will benefit from:

An in-depth understanding of DP regulations, redundancy concepts, and operational planning.
Skills to manage DP systems, power generation, thruster control, and reference systems.
Insights into practical troubleshooting and maintaining safety-critical DP operations.

Essential Information:

Prerequisites:

On the 1st January 2024, the requirements to revalidate your DPO or DVPM certificate changed.

To revalidate your DP certificate, you need to:

Complete an NI-accredited DP CPD programme for the required number of years AND complete the NI Online Revalidation exam.
Complete 150 DP sea time days

Certification:

Once you achieve the 80% pass mark at the end of each e-learning module, you will receive a completion certificate which is automatically generated by the Learning Management System. This completion certificate lists the contents covered in each e-learning module and has a unique certificate number. You will be required to use these as evidence of completion of CPD ‘Years’ when applying for your Online Revalidation Exam with the Nautical Institute.

Who is it for?

Professionals performing safety-critical DP roles aboard offshore DP vessels.

Assessment:

Continuous module assessments with a final exam each year, requiring an 80% pass mark. The 5-year programme concludes with an NI-hosted revalidation exam.

Course content

DP Regulations and Guidance:

Comprehensive overview of IMO, IMCA, and flag state updates, including regulatory requirements and industry standards.

DP Testing and Trials:

Focus on FMEA, annual DP trials, field arrival trials, and advanced system diagnostics to ensure operational readiness.

Redundancy and Position Reference Systems:

Exploration of redundancy concepts, DP capability plots, cross-connections, PRS types (e.g., DGNSS, hydroacoustic), and associated sensor technologies.

DP Systems and Networks:

Understanding DP system computers, controllers, networks, IJS, and integration of DP alert systems for robust operational safety.

Power and Thruster Management:

Training on power generation, open and closed bus operation, UPS systems, thruster control systems, and their integration into DP operations.

Mission-Specific and Operational Procedures:

Detailed planning for DP operations, environmental conditions, watchkeeping, and managing mission-specific scenarios, including revalidation strategies.

DP CPD e-learning content and structure

Nautical Institute Revalidation requirements FAQ

CPD APP FAQs

How it works

Step 1
Identify the specific e-learning modules for your desired role. With online training, you have the flexibility to study at your own pace from any location.
Step 2
Once you've chosen the right e-learning course, register and pay online. You'll receive an instant confirmation email with access details.
Step 3
After enrolling, you’ll receive a separate email with login instructions and guidance on how to navigate the e-learning platform.
Step 4
Complete the course at your own pace, ensuring you pass the required assessments to achieve certification (where applicable)
Step 5
Upon successfully completing the course and passing all assessments, you’ll receive your official certification from Maersk Training or the relevant accreditation body, available for download or print.

Dynamic Positioning (DP) Continuing Professional Development (CPD) – Full 5-year Programme

Purpose of DP CPD E-Learning

Essential Information:

Prerequisites:

Certification:

Who is it for?

Assessment:

Course content

DP Regulations and Guidance:

DP Testing and Trials:

Redundancy and Position Reference Systems:

DP Systems and Networks:

Power and Thruster Management:

Mission-Specific and Operational Procedures:

DP CPD e-learning content and structure

Why should I complete my CPD through Maersk Training?

Why should I complete my CPD through Maersk Training?

When can I enrol on Maersk Training’s NI-accredited DP CPD e-learning programme?

When can I enrol on Maersk Training’s NI-accredited DP CPD e-learning programme?

How is Maersk Training’s NI-accredited DP CPD e-learning programme structured and how does it work?

How is Maersk Training’s NI-accredited DP CPD e-learning programme structured and how does it work?

‘My current certificate expires Feb 2025, what do I need to do?’

‘My current certificate expires Feb 2025, what do I need to do?’

‘My current certificate expires June 2026, what do I need to do?’

‘My current certificate expires June 2026, what do I need to do?’

‘My current certificate expires September 2027, what do I need to do?’

‘My current certificate expires September 2027, what do I need to do?’

‘My current certificate expires March 2028, what do I need to do?’

‘My current certificate expires March 2028, what do I need to do?’

What does each ‘Year’ (module) of e-learning content cover?

What does each ‘Year’ (module) of e-learning content cover?

What is the duration of each module (‘Year’) of e-learning content?

What is the duration of each module (‘Year’) of e-learning content?

How long do I have to complete each module (‘Year’) of e-learning content?

How long do I have to complete each module (‘Year’) of e-learning content?

In which languages are the e-learning modules available?

In which languages are the e-learning modules available?

Does each e-learning module (‘Year’) contain an assessment?

Does each e-learning module (‘Year’) contain an assessment?

Do I receive a completion certificate for each module (‘Year’) of e-learning completed?

Do I receive a completion certificate for each module (‘Year’) of e-learning completed?

Can I change DP CPD provider half-way through my CPD?

Can I change DP CPD provider half-way through my CPD?

Nautical Institute Revalidation requirements FAQ

What is the ‘Online Revalidation Exam’?

What is the ‘Online Revalidation Exam’?

Throughout my DP CPD Programme, when do I need to take the NI-hosted ‘Online Revalidation Exam’?

Throughout my DP CPD Programme, when do I need to take the NI-hosted ‘Online Revalidation Exam’?

What is the pass mark for the NI-hosted Online Revalidation Exam?

What is the pass mark for the NI-hosted Online Revalidation Exam?

How long is the NI-hosted Online Revalidation Exam?

How long is the NI-hosted Online Revalidation Exam?

When should I apply to the NI for Revalidation of my certificate?

When should I apply to the NI for Revalidation of my certificate?

What happens if I am unable to complete the new Revalidation requirements in time?

What happens if I am unable to complete the new Revalidation requirements in time?

CPD APP FAQs

What is Maersk Training’s mobile CPD App?

What is Maersk Training’s mobile CPD App?

How do I access Maersk Training’s mobile CPD App?

How do I access Maersk Training’s mobile CPD App?

What if I don’t want to use Maersk Training’s mobile CPD App?

What if I don’t want to use Maersk Training’s mobile CPD App?

What is the difference between Maersk Training’s mobile CPD App and the companion website?

What is the difference between Maersk Training’s mobile CPD App and the companion website?

What happens, when I tap the “Book” button for a DP/CPD Module?

What happens, when I tap the “Book” button for a DP/CPD Module?

What about payment?

What about payment?

How do I upload older certificates?

How do I upload older certificates?

How will it work for an employee who leaves a company before the end of the 5-year period? Is this continued by the individual and, if so, how much is the cost per year to them?

How will it work for an employee who leaves a company before the end of the 5-year period? Is this continued by the individual and, if so, how much is the cost per year to them?

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