The main goal of this course is to equip the participant with the fundamental, although vital, knowledge of the modern Dynamic Positioning System and its ancillary’s equipments. This knowledge will undoubtedly create a distinctive advantage and will furnish participants with the skills necessary to understand this complex yet widely used system.

By the end of this course, participants will learn to:

• Understand the principles of a Dynamic Positioning System
• Comprehend the theoretical and practical use of the ancillary equipments
• Gain the knowledge of the practical use of the DP System on different vessels and Installations, both in shallow and deep water
• Understand the different DP Class according to the IMO and the concept of redundancy
• Identify the advantages and disadvantages of the DP Systems

DAY 1 

Introduction to the Dynamic Positioning

• Definition and Principles of DP
• Definition of the main components in the DP system and their roles
• Position reference systems
• Practical operation of the DP system

DAY 2 

Power Management and Sensors

• Environment sensors and ancillary equipment
• Power generation and supply and propulsion
• DP Class as per IMO
• Functions of a power management system on Class 2 and Class 3 DP vessels
• Provision of uninterruptible power supply to the DP system
• Different types of propulsion systems commonly installed on DP Vessels

DAY 3 

DP Operations and Industry Expectations

• DP operations
• Industry expectations
• DP Risk Management
• Reliability on DP Systems
• Human element
• Advantages and Disadvantages of the DP

DAY 4 

Guidelines and Class Requirements

• IMO Guidelines for DP Operations
• Class Requirements
• The need for procedures, checklists and logbook entries, emergency and contingency planning
• Critical activity mode (CAMO)
• Activity specific operating guidelines (ASOG)
• Task appropriate mode (TAM)

DAY 5

DP Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)

• External Forces on DP System
• Brief description of DP FMEA
• Brief description of Annual DP Trials
• Review of DP Incidents

This course is aimed at personnel involved with Dynamic Positioning who want to gain a better understanding of how the system works. It is particularly indicated to maritime and offshore personnel who are not directly involved in DP Operations, but want or need to have an insightful understanding of how the system works. The training course would also be beneficial to shore-based management of offshore vessel operating/managing companies including HR, Operations and Technical Managers.

This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

• Staff Engineers
• Project Engineers
• Marine Engineers
• Superintendents
• Vessel Managers
• Vessel Operators
• Marine Surveyors
• Operations Manager
• Technical Managers