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Certifications / Dynamic Positioning / DP Advanced (Nautical Institute)

DP Advanced (Nautical Institute)

Code dp-advanced

Stage 3 NI DP simulator course. Emergency procedures, FMEA, watchkeeping, drift-off / drive-off scenarios.

Prerequisites: dp-induction
Duration: 40 hours
Validity: —
Refresher: —
Typical cost: ~$1800 USD

Followed by a minimum 60 days DP seagoing experience to gain Full DPO certificate.

Where to take this course

Country guides list accredited training centres in the major seafarer-supplying nations:

PH centres
IN centres
UA centres
ID centres
RU centres
CN centres

Related glossary terms

Dead Reckoning
Parallel Index
Ordinary Seaman
Main Engine
Turbocharger
Dynamic Positioning

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