08.02.2014
Changes in NI certification scheme of DPO
The Nautical Institute have reviewed training scheme for DPO. Main changes in DP Offshore training scheme are next:
- The training scheme was divided for five phases (A-E).
- DP sea time days after DP Basic (Induction) course was increased up to 60 days.
- Online examination after DP Advanced (Simulator) course.
- You need a minimum 60 DP sea time days after DP Advanced (Simulator) only onboard a certified class 2 or 3 DP vessel to get Unlimited certificate (DP full).
- You have only 4 years to apply for DP Unlimited certificate from date of DP Basic course. If the trainee does not complete the training within the 4 years, he/she will have to repeat the Simulator course and the 60 days DP sea time, followed by a new Statement of Suitability signed off.
- You need to have Company confirmation letter of all DP sea time days.
The old scheme and its policies will remain valid for those who started training prior to 1 January 2015. All trainee DPOs who started the training scheme before January 2015 will have their training assessed on the old DP scheme rules.
Trainee DPOs who start the training scheme from 1 January 2015 (i.e. Induction course) will carry on training under the criteria and conditions set up for the new training scheme.
For full details of the new scheme you can visit website for The Nautical Institute -
click here
Sincerely,
The administration of Lerus Training Centre
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