Dynamic Positioning Operator (DPO)
Specialist · Junior officer
Deck officer trained to operate a vessel's Dynamic Positioning system. Standard on offshore supply, drilling, construction, and some cruise vessels.
From Wikipedia
Automatic ship station- and heading-holding systems
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What they do
Operates the DP console during station-keeping operations close to platforms, vessels, or seabed assets. Monitors the DP system status, environmental forces, and the field-arrival procedures. Reports to the Master / OIM.
Typical certificates
- OOW CoC (II/1)
- Nautical Institute DPO scheme (or IMCA equivalent)
- BOSIET
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Common vessel types
Career pathway
/careers/offshore-dp
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