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Operations and Maintenance
Introduction to Dynamic Positioning
An entry-level look at dynamic positioning systems on offshore vessels, covering the regulatory setting, how the technology holds station and the risks involved. Participants see how industry tools are used to keep DP operations safe.
- Discipline
- Operations and Maintenance
- Level
- Foundation
- Duration
- 0.5 days
- Formats
- Classroom, Live online, In-house, Blended
Every course can be delivered in-house and tailored to your organisation.
Who should attend
Maritime and offshore personnel, engineers and logisticians who work on or alongside DP vessels.
What participants will be able to do
- Explain the international rules that apply to DP and non-DP vessels
- Distinguish between DP equipment classes
- Match offshore operations to suitable DP classes
- Describe the main DP risk management tools
Topics covered
- IMO and industry guidelines
- Class societies and insurers
- DP system principles
- DP vessel classes
- Activity specific operating guidelines
- Collision risk management