What is DP confirmation letter?

The confirmation letter is a secondary check on the time completed and if required, should be able to provide evidence to The Nautical Institute to prove that the time was on DP.

How do I calculate my DP days?

For DP vessels engaged in continuous DP operations of more than 24 hours’ duration, hours ‘on duty’ when the vessel is on DP should be recorded as ‘DP hours’. ‘DP days’ are calculated by dividing the number of ‘DP hours’ by the length of the duty period.

What is DP time?

The NI DP sea time days allow for many different DP vessel types and operations. The Standard specifies the minimum number of hours that must be completed to count as a DP day. If the ship and trainee DPO is engaged in DP operations for a minimum of 2 hours in the day then a day may be claimed.

What is DP logbook?

This logbook enables the user to a keep a full record of information pertaining to their training, previous experience, DP watchkeeping, qualification/certificates and competence to ensure continued safe DP operations by competent personnel of all disciplines.

What is DP certificate?

What is a Dynamic Positioning Operator Doing? DP operators are certified to operate vessels which use a dynamic position system, which keeps the position of a vessel at a point against currents and waves. Close to rigs this is crucial as the biggest danger is a vessel drifting into/ramming an oil or gas rig.

How do I get DP certificate?

You need a minimum of 60 DP sea time days (after obtaining a DP Advanced certificate) onboard a certified class 2 or 3 DP vessel to qualify for a DP Unlimited certificate (DP full). You have only 4 years to apply for a DP Unlimited certificate from the date of a DP Basic course.

What is DP officer?

What is DPO offshore?

The Dynamic Positioning Operator (DPO) is the Vessel nominated Navigational Officer. The DPO acts as a navigational Watch Keeper when required. The DPO assists the Chief Officer in the safe and efficient management of the Marine Deck Department.

What is DP ship?

Dynamic Positioning (DP) is a vessel capability provided via an integration of a variety of individual systems and functions*. A computer control system automatically maintains a vessel’s position and heading by using her own propellers and thrusters.

What is DP in merchant navy?

Dynamic positioning systems require specially trained and skilled personnel to handle the systems at sea. The person who mans the entire system and ensures the smooth functioning of a DP vessel is known as a DP operator.

How do I get a DP certificate?

Seaman must complete an online examination following a DP Advanced (Simulator) course. You need a minimum of 60 DP sea time days (after obtaining a DP Advanced certificate) onboard a certified class 2 or 3 DP vessel to qualify for a DP Unlimited certificate (DP full).

How do I become a DP vessel?

To become a DP operator you need training certificates and practical training. In total, you will spend 120 days operating a DP vessel. Depending on your working position, further certificates such as BOSIET (Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training) might be required.

What is DP offshore?

What is DP trial?

A conventional DP Trial involves skilled and experienced inspectors/surveyors and engineers travelling to and spending time onboard a vessel to test the Dynamic Positioning system.

What is DP assurance?

DP Assurance are conducted through assessing and validating vessel capability in the procedures, equipment and personnel.