Course Description

Course Overview:

• Review of DP technology and principles
• General information, sensors, position reference systems, thrusters, power
• Main functions and practical user
• Operator station, function, backup-resotre, alarm systems
• Process stations, function, system interface, network
• Preventative and corrective maintenance

Training Methodology: DP Technical Maintenance is predominantly theory based with guided practical exercises on a PC-based simulator of the Kongsberg DP system. Each participant will have his/her own DP operator station.

Learning Objectives: Upon completion of DP Technical Maintenance, participants should:

• Identify and exchange faulty units, with spares from onboard stock, to bring the K-Pos system back in operation
• Perform correct periodic maintenance
• Communicate with Kongsberg Maritime service personnel when assistance is needed

Target Group: Engineers, electro-technical officers, maritime academy cadets, and other users of DP systems.

Assessment: The participant’s knowledge will be tested by Kongsberg Maritime’s assessment system

Price: $1200 USD