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IMCA M 06/11

Changes to the Nautical Institute Dynamic Positioning Operator Certificate Scheme The Nautical Institute has implemented changes to its Dynamic Positioning Operator (DPO) certificate scheme. These changes address the minimum qualification for entry into the DPO certificate scheme and the maximum seatime prior to the basic/induction course which can be counted towards that required for the certificate. Further details of these may be found in the attached documents.

Members should also be aware that the Institute has changed the format of the DPO certificates, both issued to the DPO and within the logbook. These new certificates also include a hologram on the left-hand side of the certificate.

Document reference(s): For more details, please contact:

Issue date:

Ian.Giddings@imca-int.com

February 2011

Competence & Training Marine Division

IMCA C 04/11 IMCA M 06/11

www.nautinst.org

15th February 2011 MINIMUM QUALIFICATION PROPOSAL

Having considered all the feedback, it is our intention to make the following amendments to the proposal.

From the implementation date, the following criteria will apply for entry onto the DP Operators Training Scheme ·

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 appropriate marine vocational qualifications will be considered on a case by case basis

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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.

Prospective DPO’s, not meeting the above requirements will be able to apply for certification, if they commenced training prior to the implementation date and all elements have been completed within a 5 year period at the time of application.

Following implementation all existing DPO certification will be honoured and remain valid The implementation date for this policy will be 1st January 2012

Capt. Mark A Pointon The Nautical Institute – DP Training Manager

202 Lambeth Road, London, SE1 7LQ, United Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0)20 7928 1351

The Nautical Institute, a registered Charity Number 1002462 Company Limited by Guarantee Number 257003

Fax: +44 (0)20 7401 2817

VAT Number 547 9635 93, is registered as a

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1st February 2011 DP TIME PRIOR TO BASIC COURSE PROPOSAL Having considered all the feedback, it is our intention to amend the original proposal.

The new policy will be to accept a maximum of 30 days DP time gained prior to attending the Basic / Induction course toward the award of a DP certificate.

The rationale for this is that, 30 days allows employers to continue the practice of evaluating prospective DPO’s prior to attending an Induction course.

The implementation date for this proposal will be 1st January 2012

Capt. Mark A Pointon The Nautical Institute – DP Training Manager

202 Lambeth Road, London, SE1 7LQ, United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)20 7928 1351 Fax: +44 (0)20 7401 2817 The Nautical Institute, a registered Charity Number 1002462 VAT Number 547 9635 93, is registered as a Company Limited by Guarantee Number 257003