If the Induction course was started after the 1st January 2015 will be enrolled in the New Offshore Scheme.
If the Basic/Induction course was started before 2015 then the individual will be enrolled in the Old Offshore Scheme.
Please ensure that when checking for documents, guides and FAQs that you are looking at the correct scheme.
You can find details about Offshore by clicking on the topics below.
These documents will provide information regarding the requirements and process of the DP schemes. They have been split into the Old scheme (pre-2015) and the New scheme (post-2015)
Please note that the New Scheme details document also contains information regarding Revalidation which can also be found on our designated Revalidation pages.
Please ensure that you are clicking on the correct scheme. Those on the Old Scheme will hold either a blue/green small A6 logbook or a black A5 logbook. Those on the New Scheme will hold a Grey A5 logbook with the additional wording for Offshore Scheme on the front.
Please click here to review the DP Accreditation and Certification scheme V1.1 Jan 2017.
Please click here to view the DP Operator Certificate Information - Jul 2012.
Upgrading Limited DP Certificate Requirements V1
There are now four Logbook Guides available; three Offshore (see below) and one Shuttle Tanker. Please ensure that you download and read the correct guide to help you complete your DP Logbook correctly. The Blue/Green and Black DP Logbooks are for use with the Old Offshore Scheme. The Grey DP Logbook with additional text "for Offshore Scheme" written on the cover, is for use only with the New Offshore Scheme that started on 1 January 2015.
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| Old Offshore Scheme Blue/Green Logbook Small A6 size (25 pages - Issued up to 2012) |
Old Offshore Scheme Black Logbook Larger A5 size (76 pages - Issued from 2013 - December 2014) |
New Offshore Scheme Grey Logbook Thick A5 size (264 pages - Issued from 2015) |
Many applications for DP certificates are unsuccessful because the online application has not been completed, logbooks are completed incorrectly or incorrect documentation has been provided. Follow the relevant Logbook Guide to ensure that your logbook can be processed quickly and your certificate issued as soon as possible.
The online application must be completed before any documents are sent into The Nautical Institute's offices. Please read the correct Online Application Guide for the scheme you are on.
Once the online application has been completed, please post/courier your logbook, signed PDF Checklist, original signed and stamped confirmation letters for ALL DP sea time (including familiarisation for the Old Offshore Scheme) and any other supporting documents to:
The Nautical Institute
DP Department
202 Lambeth Road
London
SE1 7LQ
United Kingdom
Please enclose a covering letter with your full details including email address and telephone number for contact.
THE NAUTICAL INSTITUTE DOES NOT EVALUATE OR CALCULATE THE SEA TIME AND/OR DP WATCHKEEPING EXPERIENCE BY EMAIL.
You can find details regarding the Old Offshore Scheme as follows:
Verification Guide - Blue/Green Logbook
Verification Guide - Black Logbook
Old Offshore Scheme - Online Application Guide
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
You can find details regarding the New Offshore Scheme as follows:
From 1st August 2016, holders of a Marine Vocational Qualification (MVQ) are able to start the Induction course with an approved DP training centre if their certificate is listed in the below document:
MVQ - Issuing Authority - V1.2 - November 2016
If your certificate is not listed, you will need to complete the approval form and email it with the relevant documents to dp@nautinst.org.
New Offshore Scheme Logbook Guide
New Offshore Scheme - Online Application Guide
If you have any queries regarding the DP training scheme, please consult the FAQs before emailing The Nautical Institute.
Many questions can be answered through the FAQ and Guides.
Please click here to see the FAQ with main questions about the old Offshore DP scheme
DP Frequently Asked Questions - V5
Please click here to see the FAQ with main questions about the new Offshore DP scheme
Below you can find a range of downloadable documents to assist with the DP certification process. If the form that you are looking for is not found, please contact the DP team.
DP Certificate Application Form - Feb 2017 - For ordering Duplicate Documents
DP Credit Card Form - Feb 2017 - For ordering Duplicate Documents
Section C - DP Seagoing Familiarisation Declaration - For Old Offshore Scheme
Phase B - Task Sections - For New Offshore Scheme Grey Logbook
Section F - For Blue/Green Logbook
Section F - For Black Logbook
Phase E Statement of Suitability - For New Offshore Scheme Grey Logbook
Section F Upgrade - For upgrading from a Limited to a Full/Unlimited certificate
Confirmation Letter Template - For Old Offshore Scheme only
Confirmation Letter Sample - For New Offshore Scheme
Confirmation Letter Template - For New Offshore Scheme
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