Dynamic Positioning (DP) is a computer controlled system to automatically maintain a vessel’s position and heading by using her own propellers and thrusters. Position reference sensors, combined with wind sensors, motion sensors and gyro compasses, provide information to the computer pertaining to the vessel’s position and the magnitude and direction of environmental forces affecting its position. Examples of vessel types that employ DP include but are not limited to ships and semi-submersible Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODU) [ref: Wikipedia]

The new Dynamic Positioning Unit at the Australian Maritime College is based around the latest Kongsberg K-POS dual redundant system, and 5 day courses at both Basic (Induction) and Advanced (Simulator) level are available.

Courses offered:

• DP Operator Training – Basic Course
• DP Operator Training – Advanced Course