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Dynamic Positioning - Offshore Loading Phase 3

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Certificate Awarded

MI Certificate of Participation

Prerequisites

DNVGL approved Dynamic Positioning Certificate with notation AJ/DPA-WV
or
Offshore Loading Phase 2
or
Nautical Institute Dynamic Positioning Certificate

Course Description

This course is designed as a refresher course for ships officers working on shuttle tankers. Along with learning from the experiences of colleagues, the student will achieve optimal skills and understanding on how to handle a shuttle tanker in DP mode. The course repeats elements from Offshore Loading Phase 2 course. The course participants will also be introduced to any new developments within DP such as reference systems, software versions, new loading concepts, updated procedures, etc. This course will also prepare DPOs holding DNV GL approved DP certificates (notation AJ/DPA-WV) to undertake the re-assessment component of the required 5 year re-certification process.

Course Outline

At the end of the course the student should:

  • Have acquired a knowledge of the latest unwanted shuttle tanker DP incidents and statistics in Shuttle Tankers DP incidents.
  • Have gained an understanding of the proper use of procedures relating to different oil fields and the use of DP checklists.
  • Have been updated regarding the latest developments in offshore loading manuals and development of new oil fields.
  • Have been updated regarding he latest editions of competence requirements and guidelines.
  • Have gained an understanding of the latest developments in positions reference systems for DP

ATTENTION: Your acceptance notification will be E-mailed to the E-mail account you provide during the registration process. Please remember to check your Junk E-mail folder for any communications that may have been filtered to that location.

Minimum class sizes are required to deliver courses, should these minimums not be achieved classes could be postponed or rescheduled.

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