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Certification
Dynamic Positioning Operator
Nautical Institute
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Dynamic Positioning (DP) is a vessel capability provided via an integration of a variety of individual systems and functions*. A computer control system automatically maintains a vessel's position and heading by using her own propellers and thrusters. Position reference sensors, combined with wind sensors, motion sensors and gyro compasses, provide information to the computer pertaining to the vessel's position and the magnitude and direction of environmental forces affecting its position.
Apply dynamic positioning principles to support safe and effective dynamic positioning system operationsConfigure and set up dynamic positioning systems including power supply, manoeuvring systems, and position reference systemsOperate dynamic positioning-associated equipment and interpret alarm, warning, and information messages during vessel operationsRelate dynamic positioning installation requirements to ship systems including power supply, manoeuvring capability, and available position reference systemsAssess environmental conditions including wind, sea state, current, tidal stream, and vessel movement in relation to dynamic positioning operations