Published: September 2021
This book provides CPD exercises, level, frequency and methodology to deliver supervised, structured onboard CPD training.
The CPD covers familiarisation with the vessel and the vessel-specific DP system, DP operation, DP maintenance and emergency drills.
Written by an industry expert with two decades of experience on board dive vessels and teaching Dynamic Positioning, this comprehensive guide outlines how to develop and sustain competence.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
1.1 Definitions
1.2 Training of Key DP Personnel
1.3 DP Competence and CPD
1.4 Manning Personnel
1.5 Competence Assessment
2. Vessel-specific Competence
2.1 The Guidance
2.2 Vessel Familiarisation
2.3 DP Theory
2.4 DP System Familiarisation
2.5 DP Planning
2.6 DP Safety Reports
2.7 DP Vessel Operation
2.8 DP System Maintenance
2.9 DP Emergency Drills
2.10 DP Knowledge Repository
3. CPD Training Methodology
3.1 CPD Training
3.2 Training Plan
3.3 Training Records
3.4 Qualified Trainer
3.5 CPD Training Aids
3.6 The Methodology
3.7 Debriefing
3.8 Assessment
3.9 Verification
4. CPD Training-Need Analysis
4.1 Factors Affecting CPD Training
4.2 The Training-Need Analysis
5. MSC.1/Circ.738/Rev.2 – Guidelines for Dynamic Positioning System (DP) Operator Training
1 Executive Summary
2 Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations
3 Introduction
3.1 Background
3.2 Operational Conditions
4 Aim and Objectives
4.1 Aim
4.2 Objectives
5 Key DP Personnel Identified
5.1 Master/OIM
5.2 Senior DP Operator (SDPO)
5.3 DP Operator (DPO)
5.4 Chief Engineer
5.5 Senior Engine Room Watchkeeper
5.6 Engine Room Watchkeeper
5.7 DP Electrical and Electronics Technicians
5.8 Company DP Authority
6 DP Training
6.1 Types of Training
6.2 Training Records
6.3 Training Courses & Certification for DPO Personnel
6.4 Training Courses for Key Technical DP Personnel
6.5 Training Courses for Other Personnel Involved in DP Operations
7 Qualification and Knowledge Requirements of Key DP Personnel
7.1 Master/OIM
7.2 Senior DPO
7.3 DPO
7.4 Chief Engineer
7.5 Senior Engine Room Watchkeeper
7.6 Engine Room Watchkeeper
7.7 DP Electrical and Electronics Technicians
7.8 Company DP Authority
8 Recommended Vessel Experience of Key DP Personnel
8.1 Recommended Minimum Experience on an Established DP Operational Vessel
8.2 Recommended Minimum Experience on a New or Unfamiliar Vessel
8.3 Minimum Period of Familiarisation on a Familiar Vessel
9 DP Vessel and Industrial Mission Familiarisation
9.1 Procedure
9.2 Current Project Familiarisation
10 Key DP Personnel Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
10.1 CPD Definition
10.2 DP Competency and CPD
10.3 DP Refresher Training
10.4 Maintaining Personal Performance
Appendices
Appendix A – Vessel Familiarisation
Appendix B – DP Theory
Appendix C – DP System Familiarisation
Appendix D – Operational Activity Planning
Appendix E – DP Station Keeping Review
Appendix F – DP Vessel Handling
Appendix G – DP Operation
Appendix H – DP System Maintenance
Appendix I – DP Emergencies
Appendix J – Mentoring
Appendix K – Debriefing
Appendix L – CPD Master Record
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