Revalidation Without Sea-time

The course is intended for those who have already been issued a DPO Certificate from the NI but are unable to revalidate their DPO Certificate if they have not gained enough DP sea time. The overall course aim is to update the DPOs with the latest rules and regulations, position references and sensors, known DP incidents and lessons learned.

The assessment for the Revalidation Course includes a theoretical (online) and a practical assessment. Each component must be completed successfully. There is no specific order in which they must be completed. After the course is completed, an entry will be made in the appropriate logbook.

Course Overview

This course allows a certified DPO to revalidate without the sea time requirement when
taken the course for the first time, or when taken after a subsequent revalidation with 150
DP sea time days.

The Course Duration

It is a 5-day course. The course will be split equally between theory and practical exercises.
The theory part may be used to support the practical exercises (including the time spent on
briefing and debriefing).

The Course Aims

The overall course aim is to update the DPO with the latest rules and regulations, position
references and sensors. DP incidents and lessons learned will also be discussed during the
course.

At the end of the course, the DPO should:

– Have acquired knowledge of the latest rules and regulations
– Have acquired knowledge of the latest developments on sensors and PRS
– Have acquired knowledge of the latest relevant DP incidents and why they occurred
– Be able to recognise the various alarm, warning and information messages
– Carry out operational planning, risk assessment and hazard identification tasks
– Set up the DP system for a particular task/operation
– Decide on courses of action because of systems failure

Course Assessment

The assessment for the Revalidation Course includes a one-hour theoretical (NI online) exam,
with a pass mark of 70% and a practical assessment.
The practical assessment will include the following items:
– Complete a DP Checklist
– Set up the vessel on DP
– Move the vessel from setup position to a worksite
– Deal with system/sensor/thruster failure and/or environmental change

Language

The course will be conducted in English.