Dynamic Positioning Sea Time Reduction

Who should attend

The number of supervised DP sea time days after the Simulator Course may be reduced by a maximum of 30 days by the satisfactory completion of an Intensive DP Simulator Course.

This course can be done straight after the Simulator Course, but trainee DPOs are required to do a minimum of 30 DP sea time days onboard a classed DP vessel and have the Statement
of Suitability signed by Master after the course. A company confirmation letter is required for verification of that DP sea time.

As with the other components of the scheme, all DP time or courses leading to reduction of DP time must have been completed within the previous five years.

NB: The Sea Time Reduction training cannot be used for upgrading a certificate from Limited to Unlimited

Course highlights

The training will be predominantly practical/operational in nature.

In addition to the opportunities that arise during the exercise briefing and debriefing sessions, provisions will be made during classroom tuition to facilitate student feedback of training needs. Exercise scenarios and case studies will be carried out on a facility that effectively replicates the working environment the trainee will meet onboard.