Course Objectives:

• Provide the participants the basics of DP system, various DP systems in use, elements of DP system, IMO requirements, classification of DP vessels, various applications of DP vessels.
• To prepare students to identify faults on units and to replace these with spares held in stock/ on board.
• Introduce the participants to system documentation and details so as to prepare them to perform periodic maintenance, and communicate with manufacturer's representative / service personnel when assistance is needed.

Course Contents:

• Introduction to DP technology and principles
• System arrangement, DP Class requirement
• General information about: Sensors -Position Reference Systems - Thrusters Power Management System, Practical Operation, Interface, Cable Layout and Checks.
• Emphasis will be on problem solving approaches with discussion of various common defects / problems.

Teaching methodology: The teaching will be presented in a combination of theoretical lessons and practical exercises. The participants will have access to DP systems installed to get hands-on experience.

Trainer equipments: Programmable logic controller, redundant DP equipment and other accessories found on board.
Course Duration: 5 Days. 

Eligibility Criteria: Electrical Officers, Electrical/ Electronic Engineers (ETO) and Engineers responsible for the daily maintenance of the DP system and other systems/ equipment on board DP Vessels.

Batch intake: 1 – 8 delegates per batch.