DP training app expands to include all personnel
The Nautical Institute and the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) have launched a second module for their Dynamic Positioning continuing professional development (CPD) app.
The scheme, originally aimed at supporting Dynamic Positioning operators, is designed to help all key DP personnel maintain their technical knowledge of the latest industry guidance and operational best practice.
“IMCA’s heritage is rooted in Dynamic Positioning so we recognise the significant role DP personnel play in our industry, therefore expanding the scope of this CPD to reach all key players is a natural progression in improving safety and efficiency offshore,” explained Allen Leatt, IMCA’s chief executive.
“We are already seeing the CPD programme helping to improve safety and risk management of DP operations in our industry – extending the scheme will further support this,” he added.
Course content
Designed for use on mobile devices, and using specialist mobile device learning management software, the app is available across a wide range of operating systems. The content is divided into a number of modules, each covering aspects of six different categories – regulation & guidance, functional requirements, knowledge enhancement, operations, redundancy concepts, and testing & trials.
The newly launched Module 2 comprises 24 individual lessons around the subjects of IMCA and IMCA’s DP committee, capability plots, microwave position reference systems, DP station keeping, event reporting, DP event bulletins, and FMEA & FMEA proving trials.
Registration and payment for access to the CPD app is undertaken via the NI Alexis Platform.
