In order to ensure that The Nautical Institute not-for-profit DP Operator training scheme continues to meet current Industry needs, the Dynamic Positioning Training Executive Group (DPTEG) was established to facilitate communication and input from a broad range of stakeholders.

The group is a pan-industry forum of training providers, trade organisations and professional associations which have a remit or interest in DP training, to review and develop The Nautical Institute DP Operator training scheme and to evaluate its effectiveness in providing the DP industry with competent DP Operators. It seeks to make decisions and to implement actions to improve The Nautical Institute DP Operator training scheme, including certification criteria, DPO competency and training support. It is self-funded by raising fees from accredited DP training providers, and currently meets twice a year.

DPTEG membership may comprise a representative from organisations in the following categories:

• The Nautical Institute
• Accredited DP training providers

The training providers are organised into 3 Regional Training Provider Groups (RTPs – Asia, Europe and America). Each of these groups provides a representative to the DPTEG meetings and operates a correspondence network. Each group meets annually to discuss issues relevant to the Scheme, make proposals to DPTEG, and share best practice with other members of the group.

• Relevant International industry representative and professional organisations
• International Support Vessels Owners’ Association (ISOA)
• International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA)
• Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF)
• International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC)
• International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)
• Workboat Association (WA)
• Cruise Line International Association (CLIA)
• The Professional Yachting Association (PYA)
• Regional Training Providers (RTPs)

Administrative Comment

The Decision and Action list will be distributed to DPTEG members within ten days of the meeting to allow progress on important matters prior to the formal review and approval of meeting minutes.

Consultation Process

DPTEG typically meets twice a year for one or two days. The consultation process begins with concerns raised by DPTEG members or industry stakeholders, which are submitted to The Nautical Institute (NI). The NI collates this information and, in agreement with the DPTEG Chairman, sets the agenda for discussions and consultation.

The agenda is circulated to DPTEG members at least four weeks before the meeting to allow consultation with their respective organisations.

The Chairman of DPTEG will be a senior representative of The Nautical Institute with relevant experience, selected and elected through the Institute’s governance process. They will be supported by the NI Head of Qualifications (Marine & Offshore), who will act as the Secretary to DPTEG.

The Secretary will be a non-voting member. Each DPTEG member is expected to provide input during the meetings. If a consensus on a proposal cannot be reached, a vote may be conducted among members present either in person, electronically, or via written submission before the meeting. Each member holds one vote, and in the case of a tie, the Chairman has the casting vote. The meeting minutes will record the outcome of votes, noting any dissenting opinions.