DP Basic/Induction Course
For those who:Serve or wish to have employment on ships with dynamic positioning systems or other integrated navigational systems.
After having completed the course you will:Be able to build up required watchkeeping experience on DP vessels to obtain the DP Operator's certificate. The course covers phase 1 of the regulations of the Norwegian Maritime Directorate (NMD) and the Nautical Institute. The course will also be a suitable supplement for those who wish to serve as navigators on other modern vessels using electronic navigational systems.
Course contents:A broad range of themes will be covered, among others: * Definitions and terminology * Main elements in the DP system, including redundance. * Connections to other ship systems, as well as Power Management * Position reference and other sensors * Operator panels and maneuvering modes * Maneuvering and control (simulator) * Rules and regulations * Alarm situations and restrictions Training takes place on various reference systems and simulators. The course introduces DP-systems from ABB, Kongsberg and ALSTOM (CEGELEC).
Entry qualifications:Theoretical knowledge corresponding to Deck officer class 4. Practice as navigator is an advantage, but not required.
Course supervisor:Project Manager Terje Fiskerstrand He is a Master Mariner from Trondheim Maritime College, with wide experience, also as Captain, from different offshore vessels including DP-operations. Phone: +47 70 16 13 37. E-mail: tf@hials.no
Contact person:Project Co-ordinator Tore B. Sæbjørnsen Phone: +47 70 16 12 71. Fax: +47 70 16 12 60. E-mail: tsa@hials.no
Time and place:Available dates (2003): Jan. 12, Feb. 23, Mar. 29 and May 10. The duration of the course is 5 days (Monday to Friday).
Location: Aalesund University College, Aalesund, NORWAY. Please check maritim.hials.no for updated information.
Price:NOK 15,000.- incl. literature and lunch.
Registration:Written registration on a registration form.
Remark:Through co-operation with a hotel in Aalesund, we can offer our course participants a hotel room with breakfast at NOK 500.- a day.
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