Rio de Janeiro
The Dynamic Positioning Centre is located in Central Rio near the American Consulate and close to the Academia Brasileira de Letras. The DP Centre Brazil was founded in Macae in 2007 and moved to the new state of the art facilities in Rio in early 2011.
How to get there:
Santos Dumont Airport is 10 minutes walk away, the Metro is close at hand and the nearest station is Cinelandia which is 5 minutes walk. There is also plenty of car parking within a few minutes walk.
Accommodation:
There are several hotels within 10 minutes walking distance of the office, including the Novotel and the Ibis, for more details E-Mail: brazil@c-mar.com
DP Basic (Induction) Course
| Location: | The Dynamic Positioning Centre Rio |
| Duration: | 4 days (Monday to Thursday) |
| DP System: | Converteam and Kongsberg |
| Course Details: | Introduction to DP, Principles of DP, Power Management System, Rules and Regulations, Position Reference Systems, DP Operations and Procedures/Checklists, Essentials for the DPO |
| Cost: | US$ 2,695 |
| Certificate: | The Nautical Institute approved Certificate of Attendance |
| Dates and Booking: | For further information email brazil@c-mar.com |
DP Advanced (Simulator) Course
| Location: | The Dynamic Positioning Centre Rio |
| Duration: | 4 days (Monday to Thursday) |
| DP System: | Converteam |
| Course Details: | Practical Exercises, Planning Exercises, Risk Analysis, Use of Field Charts, DP Checklists, Watch keeping, Identification and Responses to Various Failures, Use of Status Lights, Evaluate Alarms and Messages, Communication |
| Cost: | US$ 2,695 |
| Certificate: | The Nautical Institute Certificate of Attendance |
| Dates and Booking: | For further information email brazil@c-mar.com |
DP Appreciation Course
| Location: | The Dynamic Positioning Centre Rio |
| Duration: | Designed to Clients requirements on length and content |
| DP System: | Converteam and Kongsberg |
| Topics Covered: |
This programme provides an introduction to dynamic positioning concepts, operations and equipment. |
| Cost: | US$ 580 a day per student |
| Certificate: | The Dynamic Positioning Centre Certificate of Attendance |
| Dates and Booking: | For further information email brazil@c-mar.com |
DP Maintenance Course
| Location: | Converteam, Macae |
| Duration: | 4 days |
| DP System: | Converteam |
| Topics Covered: |
Course is designed for individuals who may, in the course of their work, be required to perform, or assist in, the maintenance of a vessel’s Dynamic Positioning System. Course includes System elements, Interfacing, Monitoring and Documentation. |
| Cost: | US$ 3,685 |
| Certificate: | The Dynamic Positioning Centre Certificate of Attendance |
| Dates and Booking: | For further information email brazil@c-mar.com |
Dynamic Positioning FAQ
Q. Are the DP courses conducted at The DP Centre Rio accredited and if so by whom?
A. Yes, the DP courses run at all the C-MAR DP Centres are fully accredited by The Nautical Institute which is the only body in the world that gives accreditation to DP courses. Its guidelines for the training and certification of Dynamic Positioning Officers are accepted as the industry standard. Check this link http://www.nautinst.org/training/pdf/DPtrainingCentres.pdf
Q. Does The Dynamic Positioning Centre issue Dynamic Positioning Operators Certificates?
A. No, The Dynamic Positioning Centre which is accredited by the Nautical Institute only conducts DP Training and issues DP Course Certificates. Only the Nautical Institute can issue a Dynamic Positioning Operators Certificate.
Q. What are the different types of Dynamic Positioning Operators Certificates?
A. There is a Limited DP Certificate which only allows you to work on a DP Class I vessel and there is an Unlimited DP Certificate which allows you to work on any Class of DP vessel.
Q. How do I upgrade my Limited Dynamic Positioning Operators Certificate?
A. Once you have completed the required DP time on a DP Class II or Class III vessel and are ready to apply for an upgrade, you have send the completed Section F in the DP Log book,
Upgrade form and original Limited certificate to The Nautical Institute.
Q. How long is my Dynamic Positioning Operators Certificate valid for?
A. Your certificate will remain valid as long as you operate DP systems regularly. This is defined as a minimum of six months DP watch keeping experience within the previous five years or if you work as a DP instructor at an Institute accredited training centre.
Should a period of five years elapse and you have not served aboard DP vessels, operated the DP equipment or instructed, you should recommence the training at the Simulator/Advanced course and complete all the requirements thereafter. On the attendance at the Simulator/Advanced course, the training centre will issue you with a new logbook and clearly mark this as part of the certificate renewal process.
Q. Will DP time served on DP vessels prior to doing the DP Basic Course be counted?
A. Currently any DP seatime accumulated within five years of you applying for your DP certificate, even if gained before taking the Basic course, will be counted towards the 6 months watchkeeping time required to gain a DP certificate. However, you are still required to complete 30 days seagoing familiarisation after the Basic course and a further 30 days after the Advanced. This time cannot be replaced by previous seatime.
From 1st January 2012 a maximum of 30 days DP time gained prior to attending the Basic (Induction) Course will be counted in order to apply for a DP certificate.
Q. I do not have an OOW Certificate. Can I still train to become a Dynamic Positioning Officer?
A. Currently It is not a statutory requirement for you to hold an OOW certificate to be able to become a certified DPO. The DP Operator’s training programme is open to all ranks, provided they can meet the required DP watchkeeping time.
From 1st January 2012 the Minimum qualification will be set as STCW Regulation II/1 - II/2 - II/3 Deck and Regulation III/1 – III /2 – III/3 Engine.
Alternative Deck qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Prospective DPO’s, who are in the process of training for an STCW certificate can start the DP scheme and complete all the elements, but cannot, apply for the DP certificate until they hold an appropriate STCW certificate.
Q. Can the DP Centre assist me in finding a job after completing my DP courses?
A. Yes, the DP Centre does provide addresses of DP companies and if you want to receive this list E-Mail ngarnier@thedpcentre.co
Useful Links:
Nautical Institute http://www.nautinst.org/
