Here is a list of the questions we are most often asked by those currently working through The Nautical Institute not-for-profit Dynamic Positioning training scheme to become certified DP Operators. Please find these questions answered in the following documents: 

• Old Scheme FAQs V4.9 Aug 2016

• New Scheme FAQs V2.1 - Aug 2016

• Shuttle Tanker FAQs V3 - Jan 2017

• Offshore Revalidation FAQs V2.1 - Jan 2017

• Shuttle Tanker Revalidation FAQs V1.1 - Jun 2015

• DP Operator Certificate(old scheme) - Jun 2012
  

Please also visit our Guidance section for information about completing your logbook and also the process for upgrading.  

 You can download the basic forms as follows: 

• DP Seagoing Familiarisation Declaration - Section C

• Section F Form - Blue/Green Logbook

• Section F Form - Black Logbook

• Upgrading Section F Form

• Duplicate Application Form - Jan 2017 - For ordering Duplicate Documents

• DP Credit Card Form - Feb 2017 - For ordering Duplicate Documents

If you would like to convert from the old scheme onto the new 2015 scheme you will need to surrender your logbook to have it replaced directly by The Nautical Institute. Please send the below form into our office with the required documents:

• Request to convert to new scheme letter