Course Description
Course Overview:
- DP Certification Review
- Rules and Regulations
- The elements of a DP system, including:
- Computers and control elements
- Position reference systems
- Heading reference systems
- Wind sensors and other environmental reference systems
- Power generation elements
- Thrusters and maneuvering systems
- Sensors and common position reference systems; their principles of operation, their use, operational merits and limitations
- Practical demonstration and operation of a typical DP system
- DP vessel operations. Hazards associated with certain types of operation
- Power generation, redundancy, and management
- DP watchkeeping, watch handover procedures — including communication and documentation
Training Methodology: DP Revalidation is a balance of theory based and practical exercises on a Kongsberg KPOS 8 Class B and C systems. Participants will review DP concepts in the classroom and work in various roles apply them in the simulator.
Learning Objectives: Upon completion of DP Revalidation, participants should:
- Have knowledge of latest DP Rules and Regulations
- Have an understanding of the practical operation of associated equipment, including sensors and position reference systems.
- Have acquired an understanding of how to set up a DP system.
- Be proficient in Bridge Watchkeeping practices
- Be able to recognize and troubleshoot the various alarm, warning, and information messages.
- Be able to relate DP operations to the existing environmental conditions of wind, sea state, current/tidal stream and vessel movement.
- Be able to relate the DP installation to the ship system, including power supply, maneuvering facility, available position reference systems, and nature of work.
Target Group: DPOs renewing their DP Certificate
Capacity: Maximum 4 persons
Price: $1000 USD