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Offshore Basics and Dynamic Positioning

Offshore Basics and Dynamic Positioning

This module is directed at newly employed or laterally hired personnel in the maritime industry without prior knowledge of the offshore industry. The module starts with the historical background of offshore activities before going on to look at vessel types (e.g. AHTS, DSV, PSV, ROV Survey) and dynamic positioning.

In addition to the functioning of the DP system attention is paid to the training of the DP operator. The working environment of a DPO will also be briefly introduced. Practical case studies are used as teaching methods throughout.


Course objective

Participants will gain basic knowledge about the offshore industry and an introduction to dynamic positioning.

Emphasis

  • Historical background and offshore today
  • Offshore vessel types
  • Dynamic positioning - functions and operation, DP Class I - III (IMO Class)
  • DPO - education and training
Certificate: GL Academy Certificate
Methods: Presentation, case studies
Target groups: Shipping Companies:
Inspection: Superintendent, Fleet Manager, Assistant
Quality / ISM: Quality Manager, Designated Person, Assistant
Crewing Agency:
Crewing Manager
On Board Personnel: Nautical Officers
Requirements: None
Duration: 1 day
Category: Advanced
Further recommendations: Shipping Basics, Ship Technology Basics, Introduction to the System of Maritime Regulations

Available Course dates

Subject Date & Location Price Language
Offshore Basics and Dynamic Positioning 17 September 2010
Hamburg
380,00 € German
Offshore Basics and Dynamic Positioning 16 November 2010
Busan
134,00 € English
Offshore Basics and Dynamic Positioning 23 November 2010
Singapore
283,15 € English
Offshore Basics and Dynamic Positioning 16 December 2010
Hamburg
380,00 € English

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