Dynamic Positioning (DP) Familiarization for Maritime and Offshore Oil and Gas Professionals

Marine & Offshore · 5 Days · Public · Al-Khobraa certified · From USD 3,900

Overview

In today’s fiercely competitive market, there is a very high market expectation for an offshore vessel to be equipped with a DP System. Statistics report that nearly 80% of the newly built Vessels are outfitted with DP systems, and the industry has come to rely on this capability.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the principles of a Dynamic Positioning System
• Comprehend the theoretical and practical use of the ancillary equipment
• Gain the knowledge of the practical use of the DP System on different vessels and Installations, both in shallow and deep water
• Understand the different DP Class according to the IMO and the concept of redundancy
• Identify the advantages and disadvantages of the DP Systems

Who Should Attend

The training course is suitable for participants of all disciplines that want to: Staff Engineers Project Engineers Marine Engineers Superintendents Vessel Managers Vessel Operators Marine Surveyors Operations Manager Technical Managers

• Staff Engineers
• Project Engineers
• Marine Engineers
• Superintendents
• Vessel Managers
• Vessel Operators
• Marine Surveyors
• Operations Manager

Course Outline

Day 1 — Introduction to the Dynamic Positioning

• Definition and Principles of DP
• Definition of the main components in the DP system and their roles
• Position reference systems
• The practical operation of the DP system

Day 2 — Power Management and Sensors

• Environment sensors and ancillary equipment
• Power generation and supply and propulsion
• DP Class as per IMO
• Functions of a power management system on Class 2 and Class 3 DP vessels

Day 3 — DP Operations and Industry Expectations

• DP operations
• Industry expectations
• DP Risk Management
• Reliability on DP Systems

Day 4 — Guidelines and Class Requirements

• IMO Guidelines for DP Operations
• Class Requirements
• The need for procedures, checklists and logbook entries, emergency and contingency planning
• Critical activity mode (CAMO)

Day 5 — DP Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)

• External Forces on DP System
• Brief description of DP FMEA
• Brief description of Annual DP Trials
• Review of DP Incidents

Accreditation

Al-Khobraa certified. On completion delegates receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of achievement.

Dates & Venues

Dates	Venue	Delivery	Duration	Fee (USD)
22–26 November 2026	Dubai, UAE	Public	5 days	3,900

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do Al-Khobraa marine and offshore courses cover?

The portfolio covers offshore safety and survival, marine and vessel operations, dynamic positioning, port and terminal operations, marine cargo handling, offshore installation and rig operations, and marine inspection and maintenance — aligned with international maritime standards.

Who should attend a marine or offshore course?

These courses suit marine and offshore engineers, vessel and rig crews, port and terminal operations staff, marine superintendents and surveyors, offshore HSE personnel, and logistics or contractor teams supporting offshore installations.

How long are marine and offshore courses, and where are they held?

Most Al-Khobraa marine and offshore courses run over 5 days. The exact duration, dates and city for this course are listed in the dates section on this page. Public sessions run across Saudi Arabia — Riyadh, Jeddah, Al-Khobar, Jubail and Yanbu — as well as regional and international venues, with live virtual classrooms available on request.

What certificate will I receive?

Delegates who complete the course receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of completion, issued by a Saudi-registered training provider. Al-Khobraa also delivers internationally accredited programmes; where a course carries an external awarding body such as PMI, CIPS, ILM or IOSH, that body is named on the course's own page.

Can marine and offshore training be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. Any Al-Khobraa marine and offshore course can be delivered in-house at your own premises anywhere in Saudi Arabia or the GCC, with the content, dates and language of delivery tailored to your team. Al-Khobraa is an approved HRDF (Hadaf) provider, so eligible Saudi employers can seek training support. Contact us for a quotation.

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