TN301804
Basic Dynamic Positioning
Last taught 2021
Spring
Ålesund
Norwegian and English
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.