Designated Person Ashore

Course also known as: DPA

Designed in accordance with the requirements outlined in IMO MSC-MEPC.7/Circ.6, paragraph 3. Participants enhance their existing skills and knowledge relating to safety management, and understanding of compliance requirements of the ISM Code.

The International Maritime Organisation’s International Safety Management (ISM) Code, states the Designated Person Ashore (DPA) exists “to ensure the safe operation of each ship and to provide a link between the company and those on board, every company, as appropriate, should designate a person or persons ashore having direct access to the highest level of management.”

The Designated Person is expected to have a minimum of formal education within a relevant field of management, engineering or physical science; or STCW qualification and seagoing experience; or other formal education with at least three years practical senior level experience in ship management operations.

Who should attend

Superintendents, quality managers, designated persons, nautical officers, engineers.

Participants may wish to undertake the ISM Internal Auditor online training course prior to attending the DPA training.

Certification

Participants who successfully complete this course will receive an Australian Maritime College Certificate in Designated Person Ashore Training.



  • Duration: 2 days
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    We do not currently have any scheduled openings for this course.
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  • Course available on demand

    This course is available on demand, delivered at various locations. To express interest, please contact us.

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Payment methods accepted:

  • Register now and pay later (payment required 15 days before the course starts)
  • Credit Card (online or via (03) 6324-9850)
  • Bank Deposit
  • Company sponsorship.

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Face to face courses

Cancellations up to 15 working days prior to the scheduled date will be accepted without penalty. Cancellations less than 15 working days will be subject to 100% cancellation fee.

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Online courses

Payment of course fees, or authorisation to invoice from your company, is required before access to the online learning environment is provided. Please note, it will take between 2-4 business days to provide your access to the online course if you have not studied previously with AMC Search, the Australian Maritime College or the University of Tasmania.

Remote Delivery

Delivery is via video conference.