LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of this course the participants will be able to:
- Define the principles of DP
- Recognise the component parts of a DP system
- Understand the relationship between vessel movement, position reference systems, sensors, computers, propulsion units and feedback
- Understand the concept of redundancy
- Understand the DP modes of control
- Describe the operation of sensors and common position reference systems
- Describe the operation of computers
- Describe propulsion units, types and configurations
- Understand power supply, redundancy and management
- Practice communication and watch handover procedures
TARGET GROUP
Technical inspectors, fleet managers and other office or client personnel who have a need for general knowledge about dynamic positioning.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
None.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Compliant with IMCA 117, appendix 3 (Training Courses for Key Marine DP Personnel).
For more information please see course description.
