Dynamic Positioning Vessel Maintainers (DPVM) course

The course has been developed to help meet the continuing professional development needs for technical staff engaged in operations aboard vessels with Dynamic Positioning (DP) equipment. Training on vessel-specific equipment is necessary if the equipment is sufficiently unique that training on similar equipment does not provide an adequate level of skill, knowledge and ability. A good understanding of the DPO’s responsibilities by Technical DP personnel and on-board familiarization with the DPO’s task in controlling specific DP operations will aid quick and appropriate response to problems associated with any equipment that affects it.

This course is conducted over 5 days and with a minimum 34 hours, which include theory instruction, practical exercise, online exam and practical exam.

The DP Vessel Maintainer (DPVM) Scheme was launched in March 2021, and is designed for engineers, ETOs and other non-deck department, technical personnel serving on board DP-equipped vessels. (5 days)