TN301804

Basic Dynamic Positioning

Last taught 2021

Spring

Ålesund

Norwegian and English

Overview

33 candidates

Pass rate

100%

same

Grade distribution
Pass rate over time

About this course

Content

A wide range of themes included:

Definition and terminology

Main elements in the DP system and redundancy.

Connections to other ships systems and Power Managment System.

Position Reference Systems and other sensors.

Introduction to the Operator Station and different modes.

Simulator training

Rules, regulations, certificates and authorities.

Alarm situations and limitations.

Learning outcomes

This course will qualify the student for the Nautical Institutes Seagoing DP Familiarisation program.

Teaching methods

Lectures and simulator training. The DP simulator training are conducted on different reference systems and simulators. The DP Basic Course gives an introduction to DP systems from Kongsberg Maritime, Alstom, L-3 Communication, Marine Technology and Rolls-Royce. The course material are in english. The lectures are held i norwegian if all students speak norwegian, otherwise in english. 

Obligatoriske arbeidskrav:

The student have to attend 100% all lectures and practical exercises.