Dynamic Positioning Simulator Course
This course is Phase C of the Nautical Institute DP Operator training scheme, following the DP Induction and 60 days of DP sea time. You refresh theoretical knowledge and practise various DP scenarios on full-mission simulators. The training concludes with an online exam administered by the Nautical Institute. After passing, you can proceed to Phase D to complete your DP Operator certification.
About this course
This course is Phase C of the Nautical Institute DP Operator training scheme, following the DP Induction and 60 days of DP sea time. You refresh theoretical knowledge and practise various DP scenarios on full-mission simulators. The training concludes with an online exam administered by the Nautical Institute. After passing, you can proceed to Phase D to complete your DP Operator certification.
Location
Antwerp Maritime Academy, Noordkasteel-Oost 6 – 2030, Antwerp
Language
English
Duration
4 days
Education Format
Classroom
Type
Basic
Accreditation
The Nautical Institute
Exams
Online at the Nautical Institute
Certificate
Antwerp Maritime Academy – Training & Consultancy
Result
At the end of this course:
- you will have refreshed the theoretic basic knowledge of DP
- you will have familiarized yourself with different DP scenarios
- you are able to commence with phase D of the DP Operator training scheme
Entry requirements
The following entry level is required:
- possess the certificate Dynamic Positioning Induction Course
- minimum 60 days of DP sea time, in which all mentioned tasks from the DP logbook have been executed and signed off
- the minimum qualification is STCW Regulation II/1 – II/2 Deck and Regulation III/1 – III/2 – III/3 Engine or a similar alternative that can be individually evaluated by the Nautical Institute.
Price
Course dates
Registration
If you wish to enrol in this course and meet the entry requirements, please complete the enrolment form below and send it, together with proof of the required prerequisites, to training@hzs.be. The T&C administrative team will get back to you as soon as possible.
Required prerequisites:
- Copy valid Certificate of Competency (CoC)
- Copy valid DP Induction Certificate
- Copies DP logbook (60 days familiarisation)
- Enclosed declaration (Sea time declaration)
- Identification (passport)