Course Overview
This course is intended for seafarers with STCW certification designed to give students knowledge and practical understanding of dynamic positioning (DP) operations on a vessel. The course fulfils the requirements of the Nautical Institute and relevant marine industry to provide entry-level operation of DP systems. Major topics in the course include theory of DP, elements and basic operation of DP systems, position reference systems, power generation, special functions, and application of DP system and watchkeeping procedures.
Prerequisite(s)
- STCW OOW Certification.
Credits
2.5
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion the student will be able to:
- Outline the principles of dynamic positioning.
- Describe the elements of DP systems.
- Understand the use and limitation of position reference systems.
- Understand the use and limitation of sensors and system interfaced to DP.
- Explain power generation, distribution, and propulsion on a DP vessel.
- Set up and operate a DP system.
- Recognize and respond to alarms and warning/information messages
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2011
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