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Dynamic Positioning Induction Course

This course provides the foundation for officers entering the Dynamic Positioning certification pathway under the Nautical Institute scheme.


The Dynamic Positioning Induction Course is the first formal training step toward becoming a certified Dynamic Positioning Operator. It combines classroom instruction with structured simulator exercises.

  • Course

    The course runs over five days and includes a minimum of 28 to 35 hours of instruction as required by the Nautical Institute.


    Training covers:

    • Principles of Dynamic Positioning
    • DP vessel classifications and equipment classes
    • Power generation and distribution
    • Thrusters and propulsion systems
    • Position reference systems
    • Environmental sensors and inputs
    • Control systems and redundancy concepts
    • Failure modes and effects
    • DP operations planning
    • Introduction to FMEA concepts
    • DP documentation and logbook procedures

    Simulator training forms part of the course. Trainees conduct basic DP watchkeeping exercises, heading and position control, and simple failure response scenarios.


  • Learning Outcome

    On completion, participants receive a Nautical Institute approved Dynamic Positioning Induction Course certificate.


    This certificate allows the trainee to:

    • Apply for a Nautical Institute DP logbook
    • Begin onboard familiarization and supervised DP sea time
    • Progress toward the Dynamic Positioning Simulator Course

  • Requirements

    • To enrol in the Basic DP Course, candidates must:
    • Hold an appropriate STCW certificate of competency as a deck officer
    • Or be in the process of obtaining certification under the Nautical Institute-approved route, meet company and flag state eligibility requirements

    The Basic Course alone does not qualify a candidate as a DP Operator. It is the first stage of a structured certification pathway defined by the Nautical Institute.


Monthly Course Schedule

We conduct both Basic and Advanced DP Courses monthly to ensure regular intake and flexible scheduling.

Each session maintains controlled class sizes to ensure quality instruction, structured simulator access, and proper performance assessment.


Dynamic Positioning is a safety critical role. The Nautical Institute pathway exists to ensure structured competence development. Our training centre delivers each stage in strict alignment with these standards.

We conduct both Dynamic Positioning Induction and Dynamic Positioning Simulator Courses monthly to ensure regular intake and flexible scheduling.


Each session maintains controlled class sizes to ensure quality instruction, structured simulator access, and proper performance assessment.


Dynamic Positioning is a safety critical role. The Nautical Institute pathway exists to ensure structured competence development. Our training centre delivers each stage in strict alignment with these standards.