NTC-M FEATURED COURSE : DYNAMIC POSITIONING SYSTEM (BASIC)

   

This induction/basic course of Dynamic Positing (DP) System involves both the theory and practice of DP Operation on a simulated DP System and is primarily designed to provide the training experience and safety aspects necessary for a DP Personnel/Operator.  

COURSE AIMS & OBJECTIVES

By the end of the course, the candidate should be able to: 

• acquire essential principles of Dynamic Positioning (DP);             

• properly set up and practically operate DP equipment and position 

        reference system;         

• recognize and respond to the various alarms, warning and  information 

        messages;            

• relate the DP installation to the ship systems, e.g. power 

        supply, maneuvering facilities, available position reference system, and 

        nature of work; and

• relate DP operations to the existing environmental conditions of wind, 

        Sea State, current, and vessel movement.

                

COVERAGE / PROGRAM FOCUS

Emphasis of instruction and exercise activities deals with the following subject and training areas:

• Principles of DP 

• Elements of a DP System 

• Practical Operation of a DP   System 

              

• Position Reference Systems 

• Environment Sensors and Ancillary Equipment

             

• Power Generation, Supply and Propulsion 

              

• Operation using DP

• Supplementary Topics including Human Elements in DP Operations

ENTRY REQUIREMENT / TARGET GROUP

    Entry to this course is open to all Marine Personnel who hold a valid STCW Certificate of Competence (COC). 

    Those who are classified as non-STCW students shall be accepted to take training; however, it will be conducted under the course title “DP Awareness”. These students will not be considered at any instance as part of the DP Certification Scheme.