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.
Key facts
Start Date(s)
Monday 11 August 2025 – Friday 15 August 2025
Monday 24 November 2025 – Friday 28 November 2025
*All courses will proceed subject to numbers, a minimum of 2 attendees is required to run this course.
Duration
Five days
Time
8am - 4pm
Study location(s)
Study method
Please contact us for more information
Domestic fees
$5,491 (approx.)
International fees (NZD)
NZD$5,491 (approx.)
Course code
941.612
Offered by
School of NZ Maritime
Entry requirements
The course is an optional element of the DPO training programme and as such successful completion of the DP Simulator Course is required before attendance.
