Following the 2010 Manila amendments to the STCW Convention and Code, The NI has implemented the following criteria for entry onto the DP Operators Training Scheme: The minimum qualification is set at STCW Regulation II/1 ‐ II/2 ‐ II/3 Deck, Regulation III/1 – III /2 – III/3 – III/6 Engine and Regulation III/6 for ETOs
Prospective DPOs with alternative appropriate Marine Vocational Qualifications (MVQs) will not need an authorisation letter from The Nautical Institute to start the training scheme if their MVQ is listed on the approved list. The approved list is available on The NI Alexis Platform website