Logbook Guidance

There are now four Logbook Guides available; one Shuttle Tanker (see below) and three Offshore. Please ensure that you download and read the correct guide to help you complete your DP Logbook correctly.

Burgundy (dark red) Logbook - Jan 2017

A5 size

(124 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 sea time and offshore loadings (DP sea time, including familiarisation, if applicable) 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.

For all enquiries concerning DP certification, please email dp@nautinst.org

THE NAUTICAL INSTITUTE DOES NOT EVALUATE OR CALCULATE THE SEATIME AND/OR DP WATCHKEEPING EXPERIENCE BY EMAIL.

Marine Vocational Qualification

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 - Nov 2016

If the certificate is not listed, those wanting to start the scheme will need to complete the approval form and email it with the relevant documents to dp@nautinst.org.

Online Application Guide

Shuttle Tanker Online Application Guide - V2 - Jan 2017