Dynamic Positioning Awareness
Understand DP systems and your role on board
This two-day course provides a foundational understanding of Dynamic Positioning (DP) systems and their operation on board vessels. You will learn the basic principles of DP, including position reference systems, sensors and computer-controlled station keeping. The training combines classroom theory with hands-on exercises on individual DP simulators. After completion, you have the knowledge to decide whether to pursue the full DP Operator certification.
About this course
- Location
- Lloydstraat - Rotterdam
- Language
- English
- Education Format
- Classroom
- Type
- Basic
General information
Dynamic Positioning (DP) is a computer system to keep the ship in position and on heading by means of the proper propellers and thrusters. Position reference systems in combination with wind, motion and heading sensors, provide information to the computer. This is necessary to keep the position and heading caused by external forces, such as wind and current, as small as possible.
During the practical hands-on course you will obtain basic knowledge of Dynamic Positioning systems. The course is a combination of theory and simulation exercises on individual simulators.
This course is not a part of the DP Operator training scheme of the Nautical Institute.
More about this study
This course takes place in part on individual Dynamic Positioning simulators. The theoretical component takes place in a classroom.
The following topics will be covered:
general principles of the DP system
definition of DP, elements of the DP system and entire DP systems
functions of the DP system
classification & redundancy
types of DP ships
types of DP operations
manoeuvre system including thrusters
introduction to Position Reference Systems and its usage
characteristics and possibilities of the ship
consequence & DP capability analysis
power management systems and prevention of black out
procedures for monitoring the DP system
operational procedures during DP operations
Courses
| Start date | End date | Location | Base price (from) | Available seats | Schedule | View course |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 October 2026 | 20 October 2026 | Lloydstraat - Rotterdam | €1,300.00 (excl. VAT) | 3 | ||
| 22 February 2027 | 23 February 2027 | Lloydstraat - Rotterdam | €1,596.00 (excl. VAT) | 6 |
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