Dynamic Positioning Induction (basic)
Your first step to becoming a certified DP operator
This Nautical Institute-accredited course is the first step (Phase A) in the DP Operator training scheme. You will learn the theoretical foundations of Dynamic Positioning, including DP systems, sensors, reference systems and operational procedures. The training combines classroom instruction with simulator exercises and concludes with an online NI exam. Upon passing, you receive the DP Operator's Logbook to begin Phase B sea time.
About this course
- Location
- Lloydstraat - Rotterdam
- Language
- English
- Education Format
- Classroom
- Type
- Basic
- Erkenning
- The Nautical Institute
General information
Dynamic Positioning (DP) is a computer system to keep the vessel 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 position and heading changes caused by external forces, such as wind and current, as small as possible. The training scheme is a IMO requirement for personnel on DP vessels under DP class.
During the first course (Phase A) Dynamic Positioning Induction (basic) you will learn general principles of Dynamic Positioning. The practical exercises that take place during this course will be done on a desktop Kongsberg simulator. The course is a combination of theory and hands-on practical exercises.
This course is part of the DP Operator training scheme of the Nautical Institute (NI). The entire course (theory, simulator scenarios, simulator and the instructors) is accredited by the Nautical Institute in London.
More about this study
The theoretical component takes place in a classroom. The DP basic course will be completed by an online exam initiated by the Nautical Institute.
The following theoretical topics will be covered:
general principles of dynamic positioning
dynamic positioning applications
coordinate systems
sensors
position reference systems
thrusters and manoeuvre systems
dynamic positioning and tracking modes
follow-sub modus
power management systems
dynamic positioning operations
alarm systems
DP watch keep and watch transfer procedures
Documentation and communication
Rules and regulation
DP incidents
DP alarms
On the (individual) desktop DP simulator you will carry out exercises to begin to comprehend the system and its menu structure
Courses
| Start date | End date | Location | Base price (from) | Available seats | Schedule | View course |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 September 2026 | 2 October 2026 | Lloydstraat - Rotterdam | €2,290.00 (excl. VAT) | 5 | ||
| 9 November 2026 | 12 November 2026 | Lloydstraat - Rotterdam | €2,290.00 (excl. VAT) | 3 | ||
| 23 November 2026 | 26 November 2026 | Lloydstraat - Rotterdam | €2,290.00 (excl. VAT) | 6 | ||
| 7 December 2026 | 10 December 2026 | Lloydstraat - Rotterdam | €2,290.00 (excl. VAT) | 5 | ||
| 1 February 2027 | 4 February 2027 | Lloydstraat - Rotterdam | €2,348.00 (excl. VAT) | 6 | ||
| 1 March 2027 | 4 March 2027 | Lloydstraat - Rotterdam | €2,348.00 (excl. VAT) | 6 | ||
| 22 March 2027 | 25 March 2027 | Lloydstraat - Rotterdam | €2,348.00 (excl. VAT) | 6 |
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