VDAB Certification Body of Persons :
How to become/stay a DNV-certified Dynamic Position Operator (DPO)?
What is Dynamic Positioning and what does a Dynamic Positioning Operator do?
Dynamic Positioning (DP) is an advanced system that keeps ships in a precise position without using anchors by automatically compensating for wind and currents.
As a Dynamic Positioning Officer (DPO), you operate this system and are responsible for setting it up, monitoring it and carrying out crucial risk analyses.
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Why choose DNV certification?
DNV certification for DP provides global recognition and demonstrates that you meet the most stringent international standards for professional competence and safety in the maritime sector. DNV certification is carried out in accordance with the requirements set out in the Competence Standard for Dynamic Positioning Operators (DNV-ST-023).
There are two different types of certificates.
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The VDAB Certification Body is accredited by DNV (in accordance with DNV-ST-032) to issue DNV DP certifications. It has set out the process for achieving a DNV DP certification through various schemes (certification, revalidation and upgrade)- see below.
How to become a DNV-certified Dynamic Position Operator (DPO)? = Initial certification
The various stages of the certification process: See Flow certification limited/unlimited MAKE YOUR APPLICATION
- entire traject: the following certification requirements shall be met as part of the initial certification process of DPOs:
- Training completed at an approved training centre
- Sea-time completed in accordance with defined criteria
- Impartial competence assessment at an approved examination centre
- shortened traject:
If you have already completed a DP course, hold a DPO certificate from the Nautical Institute, or have a DP certificate that has expired, you may be able to follow an ‘accelerated’ programme via lateral entry: check the conditions in the flowchart.