Lesson Plan: Course: DP Vessel Maintainer Course

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LESSON PLAN
Course: DP Vessel Maintainer Course
Teaching method legend:

August 2022 E = Explanation D = Demonstration P = Practice
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Ref. Learning Objectives method
Teaching Resource Learning outcome Time
T. 30 min
0. INTRODUCTION TO THE DP P. -
0.1 Words of welcome E PPP safety induction 5 min

Introduction of the instructor,
Familiarization with AM training centre
and safety procedures
0.2 Apave Mare Safety Induction E PPP safety induction 5 min
Introduction to the Training and Certification Understanding the course objectives,

0.3 Scheme for key Technical DP Personnel (DP E Course details assessment system and teaching 20 min
Vessel Maintainer Course methodology
T. 240 min
1. GENERAL OVERVIEW OF DP P. -60
1.1 Brief history of DP system development
Development of DP Systems and what is needed Student’s manual

1.1.1 for offshore drilling E
PPP 1 slides 2-4
Development of DP systems and what

is needed for offshore drilling
20 min
PPP 1 slides 2-4. Instructor A brief discussion on the way DP is
Brief discussion on the way DP is used to encourage candidates to used.
1.1.2 E
participate in the discussion
with their ideas.

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1.2 Reasons why DP is used extensively; Client Requirements; Safety etc.
DP can be used when water is too deep for Student’s manual

1.2.1 E Reasons why DP is used extensively 5 min
anchors PPP 1 slides 2-4
Removes the need to make fast to offshore Student’s manual

1.2.2 E 5 min
installation and improves the safety for crews PPP 1 slides 2-4
Quick deployment at a new location of any type of Student’s manual

1.2.3 E 5 min
vessel PPP 1 slides 2-4
Reasons why DP is used extensively
Increasingly difficult to manually operate multi- Student’s manual

1.2.4 E 5 min
thruster vessels PPP 1 slides 2-4
Provides a stable platform for crane ops, gangway Student’s manual

1.2.5 E 5 min
ops, ROV ops etc. PPP 1 slides 2-4
1.3 Types of DP vessels
Course to briefly discuss the type of DP vessels

and their use. OSV, drilling units, constructions Understanding of work which can be
vessels, dive vessels, pipe lay vessels, wind farm Student’s manual
1.3.1 E safely undertaken on each type of 20 min
PPP 1 slides 5-8
vessel, passenger vessels. vessel
Describe type of thrusters fitted

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1.4 Theory of DP control; Explanation of how the system positions the vessel; Heading; Feedback; Wind; Modelling; Kalman filter,
controllers and DP current, etc.
To be able to discuss briefly the main elements of
a DP System, DP Computer/Controller, Thruster E Student’s manual
1.4.1 and propulsion, Power systems, position reference 20 min
D PPP 1 slides 9-18
and environmental sensors
Describe why the DP system requires a wind input E Student’s manual
1.4.2 5 min
D PPP 1 slides 9-18
Describe why the DP system requires a heading E Student’s manual
1.4.3 input 5 min
D PPP 1 slides 9-18
Understanding the theoretical and
Describe why the DP system requires an input for E Student’s manual
1.4.4 practical operation of DP systems; 5 min
roll, pitch and possibly heave D PPP 1 slides 9-18
technical understanding of the
Describe full Joystick mode E Student’s manual component parts of the DP and
1.4.5 5 min
D PPP 1 slides 9-18
associated systems
Describe Joystick Auto heading mode E Student’s manual
1.4.6 5 min
D PPP 1 slides 9-18
Describe 2 axis control E Student’s manual
1.4.7 5 min
D PPP 1 slides 9-18
Describe full 3 axis control E Student’s manual
1.4.8 5 min
D PPP 1 slides 9-18
Describe the difference between DP Joystick and E Student’s manual
1.4.9 remote joystick and independent Joystick 5 min
D PPP 1 slides 9-18
Describe modelling E Student’s manual
1.4.10 5 min
D PPP 1 slides 9-18
1.4.11 Describe the function of Kalman filters E 5 min
D

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Describe how DP current is calculated E Student’s manual

1.4.12 5 min
D PPP 1 slides 9-18
Understanding the theoretical and

practical operation of DP systems;
1.5 DP equipment classes as defined in IMO guidelines and Classification Society rules
Describe Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 DP vessels E
1.5.1 5 min
D
Describe enhanced notation. E
1.5.2 Student's manual Acquiring a basic knowledge about 5 min
D
PPP 1 slides 19-21 the IMO Guidelines for Vessels with
Review DP system generic one line drawing for E
1.5.3 Glossary of terms relating to DP systems 5 min
Class 1, 2 and 3 vessels D
DP
Describe redundancy E IMO MSC Circ. 645 and
1.5.4 5 min
D 1580
Describe Worst Case Failure (WCF) in terms of E
1.5.5 redundancy 5 min
D
Describe loss of redundancy effecting class of the E
1.5.6 vessel 10 min
D

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Describe the overuse of power and the effect on E

1.5.7 WCF redundancy 5 min
D
Describe what class of vessel is best suited for E

1.5.8 each industry mission 5 min
D
Describe consequence analysis alarm and

requirement for the use during class 2 and 3 E
1.5.9 5 min
operations D
Student's manual
Describe what would trigger a consequence E PPP 1 slides 19-21
1.5.10 Glossary of terms relating to Acquiring a basic knowledge about 5 min
analysis alarm D
DP the IMO Guidelines for Vessels with
1.6. Typical elements of a generic DP system
Acquiring a basic knowledge about
Describe the function of Controllers E Student’s manual
1.6.1 the IMO Guidelines for Vessels with 5 min
D PPP 1 slides 22-32
DP systems
Describe the function Serial input E Student’s manual
DP systems
Describe the function Analog and digital input and Acquiring a basic knowledge about
E Student’s manual
output D PPP 1 slides 22-32
DP systems
Describe the function Network system E Student’s manual
DP systems
Describe the function power Supplies E Student’s manual
DP systems
T. 240 min
2. THE POWER SYSTEM P. 90 min
2.1 The Power System

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All components and systems necessary to supply Student's manual

the DP system with power. The power system E Acquiring a basic knowledge about
2.1.1 PPP 2 slides 2-4 5 min
D the power system
includes:
2.2. Fuel Systems
Student's manual
2.2.1 Describe a generic redundancy fuel system E
PPP 2 slides 5-7 5 min
D Being able to relate the DP installation
Diagrams
to the ship system. Technical
understanding of the component parts
of fuel system and associated
systems
Student's manual
2.2.2
Describe potential failures and associated impact E
on DP Class D
Being able to relate the DP installation

Student's manual to the ship system. Technical
2.2.3
Describe how contaminated fuel can affect E
PPP 2 slides 5-7 understanding of the component parts 5 min
redundancy D
systems

2.2.4
Describe how the cross connection of a fuel system E
will defeat redundancy D
systems

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2.2.5
Describe the effect of inadvertent operation of fuel E
tank Quick Closing Valves. D
systems
2.3 Cooling systems, Fresh and Sea Water
Describe a generic redundant cooling system for E
2.3.1 Student's manual 3 min
fresh and sea water D
PPP 2 slides 8-13
2.3.2
E Diagrams
Describe the impact of system failures on DP Class 3 min
D
Describe cooling pipework separation required for Student's manual
2.3.3
E
class 3 redundancy PPP 2 slides 8-13 3 min
D
Describe the requirements to keep plate coolers,
Student's manual
2.3.4
sea strainers clean and the effects of overheating. E
Overheating will be leading to a reduction of power D
available and effect on redundancy.
Student's manual
2.3.5
Describe the use of two sea suction valves in a E Being able to relate the DP installation
system D to the ship system. Technical
Student's manual understanding of the component parts
2.3.6
Describe the effect of weed and jelly fish blocking E of cooling system, fresh and sea water
sea suctions D
Describe the effect of ballast pump if connected to Student's manual
2.3.7
E
the same sea water system suction as the cooling PPP 2 slides 8-13 3 min
D
system.
Student's manual
2.3.8
Describe the use of antifouling system requirements E
in sea water systems. D

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2.4 Compressed Air System

Describe the layout of a typical redundant E Student's manual
2.4.1 3 min
compressed air system D PPP 2 slides 14-15
Student's manual
2.4.2
Describe the possible effects of compressed air E PPP 2 slides 14-15
to the ship system. Technical 3 min
failure on DP operations D
Student's manual of compressed air system
2.4.3
Describe precaution with sharing ships compressed E
air with on deck Industry mission equipment D
2.5 Ventilation system
Describe layout of a redundant engine room
2.5.1 ventilation system
E
Student's manual 3 min
D
PPP 2 slides 16-17 Being able to relate the DP installation
Describe the possible effects of inadvertent closure Diagrams
2.5.2
E to the ship system. Technical
of ventilation dampers during DP operation 3 min
D understanding of the component parts
Describe possible effects of gas detection and fire of ventilation system
Student's manual
2.5.3
detection equipment could have on ventilation E 3 min
PPP 2 slides 16-17
systems. D
2.6 HVAC
2.6.1 Describe layout of HVAC systems for redundant E Student's manual Being able to relate the DP installation to 3 min
equipment operation D PPP 2 slides 18 the ship system. Technical understanding
Diagrams of the component parts of HVAC

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Describe the effect of loss of HVAC to Engine

rooms, equipment rooms, switchboard rooms,
2.6.2
E Being able to relate the DP installation to
control rooms and bridge could have on the DP 3 min
D Student's manual
system the ship system. Technical understanding
PPP 2 slides 18 of the component parts of HVAC
Diagrams
2.7 Lubrication system
2.7.1
Describe a typical layout of a redundant lubrication E Student's manual
3 min
system for an engine D PPP 2 slides 19-23
Student's manual
Describe a typical layout of a redundant lubrication E PPP 2 slides 19-23
2.7.2 3 min
system for propulsion system D Diagrams
Describe the important of a pre lubrication system Student's manual

2.7.3 on a standby generator engine to allow quick start E
up.
Describe the consequence of loss of lubrication E
system for thrusters, CPPs and gearboxes D of lubrication system
Student's manual
Describe the importance of Oil sampling and testing E
as part of the maintenance routines D
2.8 Generators and Main Engines

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2.8.1 Main Engines
Describe typical generation plant layout redundant Being able to relate the DP installation
Student's manual
2.8.1.1 power generation arrangements. Both full diesel
E to the ship system. Technical
D understanding of the component parts
electric and direct drive main thrusters Diagrams
of main engine
2.8.2 Main Switchboard
Discuss the generated voltage options and Student's manual

2.8.2.1 limitations with regard to main switchboard short E
D
circuit design
Describe a typical layout and functionality of a Student's manual

2.8.2.2 redundant switchboard for a diesel electric power
E PPP 2 slides 24-38 3 min
D Diagrams
plant
understanding of main switchboard
Student's manual
2.8.2.3 Describe interlocks on main switchboards E PPP 2 slides 24-38 3 min
D
Describe potential failures and the impact on DP Student's manual

2.8.2.4
E
Class D
Student's manual
2.8.2.5 Describe switchboard protection systems E PPP 2 slides 24-38 3 min
D

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Student's manual
2.8.2.6 Describe the term “designed to test” E
D
Describe problem with main switchboard, under and Student's manual

2.8.2.7
over voltage, under and over cycles, short circuits D
Discuss the precautions to be taken before re- Student's manual

2.8.2.8
E
closing a bus tie or main breaker after a trip D
Describe why you would have thermal imaging Student's manual

2.8.2.9
conducted on switchboards on DP vessels D

understanding of main switchboard
Describe the function of automatic change-over Student's manual
2.8.2.10
systems D

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Discuss the problems with connecting mission Student's manual

2.8.2.11
equipment to a redundant main switchboard D
Student's manual
2.8.2.12 Discuss DC main switchboard concepts
D
Student's manual
2.8.2.13 Discuss monitoring equipment on main switchboard
D
Discuss Energy Storage system. Connections with Student's manual

2.8.2.14
switchboard. Max power usage, battery safety D
2.8.3 Generators
Student's manual
2.8.3.1 Describe typical arrangements on a DP2 vessel E PPP 2 slides 24-38 3 min
D

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Discuss the arrangements required to ensure Student's manual

2.8.3.2 redundancy remains in place and what factors E
D
influence redundancy
Describe the use of standby generators and at Student's manual

2.8.3.3
what load should generator auto start D
Student's manual
2.8.3.4 Describe spinning reserve and power available E
Describe the reason to disable auto stop on low E
2.8.3.5 PPP 2 slides 24-38 understanding of the component parts 3 min
load when on DP D
of generators
Describe how the use of more than 45% utilization Student's manual
2.8.3.6
E
can affect redundancy PPP 2 slides 24-38 3 min
D
Describe how the electrical power available will Student's manual
2.8.3.7
E PPP 2 slides 24-38
affect thruster output 3 min
D
Describe how the electrical power available will Student's manual
2.8.3.8
affect the vessel capability plot 3 min
D
Student's manual
Describe load shedding E
2.8.3.9 PPP 2 slides 24-38 3 min
D
Student's manual
Be able to discuss a one-line electrical drawing E
2.8.3.10 PPP 2 slides 24-38 3 min
D
2.8.3.11 Describe how generator monitoring systems are E Student's manual 3 min
different to power management systems D PPP 2 slides 24-38

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Describe AVR control base principal and result of Student's manual

2.8.3.12 AVR failure
D
Describe the typical plant layout for a diesel electric
DP vessel, compare the layout to a conventional Student's manual
2.8.3.13 vessel with twin CPP propellers. Discuss the
D
advantages and disadvantages of both systems
Student's manual
Describe Engine shutdown and protection systems. E Being able to relate the DP installation
2.8.3.14 PPP 2 slides 24-38 3 min
D to the ship system. Technical
2.9 Bus-tie requirements of IMO/Class/FMEA
Student's manual
Describe open and closed bus tie as per IMO 645/ E
2.9.1
IMO 1580 PPP 2 slides 39-40 3 min
D
Student's manual
Discuss the precautions to be taken before re- E
2.9.2
closing a bus tie or main breaker after a trip PPP 2 slides 39-40 3 min
D
Describe how open bus tie can ensure a fault on E
2.9.3. PPP 2 slides 39-40 3 min
one switchboard will not affect another switchboard D understanding of component parts of
bus-tie requirements
Describe with an example how the main bus-tie Student's manual
2.9.4 breaker and all other breaker is set setup as per E
FMEA D
2.9.5 Describe benefit of closed bus tie systems E Student's manual 3 min
Describe that after WCF on a closed bus tie system

E Student's manual
2.9.6 the bus tie is to remain open if trip during WCF until 3 min
fault is found.

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Describe breaker selective study, fault ride through Student's manual

2.9.7 and that the main bus tie is to open before the E
D
generator breakers.
Student's manual
Discuss new requirements for testing of bus tie E to the ship system. Technical
breakers D understanding of component parts of
bus-tie requirements
2.10 Electrical Systems and Cabling Communications
2.10.1 UPS
Describe a typical UPS arrangement for DP2 and 3 E
2.10.1.1 D 5 min
operations
P
Describe the function of an Uninterrupted Power E
2.10.1.2 D 5 min
Supply
P
E Being able to relate the DP installation
2.10.1.3 Describe how to operate the bypass of a UPS D Student's manual 5 min
P PPP 2 slides 41-69
understanding of component parts of
E Diagrams
2.10.1.4 Describe test requirements for a UPS electrical system and cabling
D 5 min
P communications
E
2.10.1.5 Describe typical alarms from a UPS D 5 min
P
E
2.10.1.6 Describe maintenance and life of UPS batteries D 5 min
P
2.10.2 AC supplies
Student's manual Being able to relate the DP installation
Identify on a one line drawing the redundancy setup E PPP 2 slides 41-69
2.10.2.1
and ensure there is no cross connections D 5 min
Diagrams understanding of component parts of
P
AC supplies

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Identify what is connected to the AC circuits and E

2.10.2.2 D 5 min
possible loads
P
Describe a typical one-line diagram for distribution E
2.10.2.3 D 5 min
and supply of AC circuits on a DP vessel
P
Identify what is connected to the AC circuits and E
2.10.2.4 D Student's manual 5 min
which are critical to DP operations.
Describe all sub tie breakers need to stay open E Diagrams
2.10.2.5 D 5 min
regardless if the main tie breaker is open or closed
P
E
2.10.2.6 Discuss circuit protection and fuses D 5 min
P
E
2.10.2.7
Discuss testing of auto standby circuits for pumps,
D 5 min
steering etc.
P
2.10.3 DC supplies
Describe a typical 24v DC Redundant supply one E

2.10.3.1 D 5 min
line diagram
P Student's manual Being able to relate the DP installation
Describe the various arrangements for backup E to the ship system. Technical
PPP 2 slides 41-69
2.10.3.2 supplies to engine control systems and D understanding of component parts of 5 min
Diagrams DC supplies
switchboards P
2.10.3.3 Describe the risk of cross connections 24v supplies E 5 min
D
P

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Describe the problem of earth faults on two E

2.10.3.4 redundant systems and the use of DC/DC isolated D 5 min
supplies P
Student's manual
Discuss the importance of clearing DC earth faults
2.10.3.5 D 5 min
promptly for safe operation
P
Describe procedures for testing and maintenance of E
battery backup systems
Describe what could happen if there is a loss of E Diagrams
2.10.3.7 D 5 min
charging power
P
E
2.10.3.8 Describe typical alarms from 24v DC systems D 5 min
P Being able to relate the DP installation
2.10.4 Digital interface
Student's manual
Describe a typical digital interface arrangement to a E PPP 2 slides 41-69
2.10.4.1 D 5 min
DP controller Diagrams
P
Describe why a digital input is required by a DP E PPP 2 slides 41-69 understanding of digital interface
2.10.4.2 controller and what system inputs normally use this D 5 min
type of input P Diagrams
2.10.4.3 Describe how a digital signal may be transmitted E Student's manual 5 min
over a network from a remote I/O station D PPP 2 slides 41-69
P Diagrams

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Discuss fail safe modes for digital signals and E PPP 2 slides 41-69
2.10.4.4 D 5 min
networks Diagrams
P
Describe the loss of redundancy upon failure of one Student's manual

multi-channel interface unit (I/O) with input E PPP 2 slides 41-69
2.10.4.5 D 5 min
connected signal from two different redundancy Diagrams
groups P
Student's manual
2.10.4.6 Discuss testing of digital signals D 5 min
Diagrams Being able to relate the DP installation
P
2.10.5 Analogue interface understanding of digital interface
Describe the different analogue signals associated E

2.10.5.1 D 5 min
with DP control systems and their use
P Student's manual Being able to relate the DP installation
Describe the benefit of 4 to 20 mA signals for control E PPP 2 slides 41-69 to the ship system. Technical
2.10.5.2 D 5 min
and feedback of thrusters and main drives Diagrams understanding of the component parts
P
E of the analogue interface
2.10.5.3 Discuss testing of analogue signals D 5 min
P
2.10.6 Serial interface
Describe the concept of serial data transmission and E
2.10.6.1 5 min
its use in DP control systems D
Describe the various types of serial connections, E PPP 2 slides 41-69 to the ship system. Technical
2.10.6.2 5 min
RS232 & RS422 D Diagrams understanding of the component parts
of the serial interface
Describe the different types of NMEA protocol E
2.10.6.3 5 min
sentence formats and how to read them D

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Describe how to monitor NMEA string using the DP E

2.10.6.4 5 min
display, laptop OR meters D
Describe a simple check for NMEA string data E

2.10.6.5 5 min
errors D
Describe the benefit of using RS422 serial E

2.10.6.6 5 min
connections over RS232 D
2.10.6.7 Discuss serial isolators and serial signal convertors

E
Being able to relate the DP installation 5 min
D Student's manual
PPP 2 slides 41-69
Discuss cable requirements for interconnection of E Diagrams
2.10.6.8
serial units of the serial interface 5 min
D
2.10.6.9
Discuss / show examples on different NMEA strings E
5 min
(i.e. GNSS, wind, gyro etc.) D
Describe the purpose and use of optical isolator E

2.10.6.10 5 min
units D
2.10.7 Network Systems

Student's manual
E PPP 2 slides 41-69 Being able to relate the DP installation
2.10.7.1 Network layout for DP System 5 min
D Diagrams to the ship system. Technical
Student's manual of the network system
2.10.7.2 Network storm 5 min
D Diagrams

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2.10.7.3 Network testing 5 min
D Diagrams Being able to relate the DP installation
2.10.8 Power Management System custom systems and IMO DP equipment class 2/3 requirements
Student's manual
Maintaining continuity of electrical power under all E PPP 2 slides 41-69
2.10.8.1 5 min
defined load and failure conditions D Diagrams Being able to relate the DP installation
E PPP 2 slides 41-69 of the PMS on DP vessel class 2/3
2.10.8.2 General system functions 5 min
D Diagrams
Student's manual
Describe typical power management systems for a E PPP 2 slides 41-69
2.10.8.3 5 min
DP vessel D Diagrams
Describe why a breaker selective study is required E Student's manual

2.10.8.4 Being able to relate the DP installation 5 min
and the importance. D PPP 2 slides 41-69
Describe the difference between DP power limiting E Diagrams
2.10.8.5 understanding of the component parts 5 min
and Generator power management D of the PMS on DP vessel class 2/3
Describe the reason to disable load dependant stop E Student's manual
2.10.8.6 5 min
while in DP mode D PPP 2 slides 41-69
Diagrams
2.10.8.7
Describe a generator monitoring system and the E
5 min
important information supplied. D
2.10.9 Extra loads on switchboard with different operation, Drilling, ROV etc.

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Describe the need for a new load balance study E

2.10.9.1 5 min
when connect extra equipment. i.e. ROV D
2.10.9.2 Describe the possible reduced power to thrusters

E
5 min
D
Student's manual
Describe the possible effect on the vessels E PPP 2 slides 41-69
2.10.9.3 understanding of the component parts 5 min
Capability plot D Diagrams
of extra loads on switchboard with
different DP operation
Describe the problem of only supply from one E
2.10.9.4 5 min
switchboard and the loss of the switchboard D
Describe the possible of transferring fault and

2.10.9.5 completes after failure of a piece of industrial
E
5 min
D
equipment
2.10.9.6 Describe what a load balance study is.

E
5 min
D
E Being able to relate the DP installation

2.10.9.7 Describe what the term “designed to test” means. Student's manual 5 min
D to the ship system. Technical
PPP 2 slides 41-69 understanding of the component parts
of extra loads on switchboard with
2.10.9.8 Describe auto blackout recovery.
E different DP operation 5 min
D
Describe load dependent start and the fact that the

2.10.9.9 vessel could be passed the WCF load before extra
E
5 min
D
generator start.

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2.10.9.10
Discuss why there may be different parameters in E
5 min
the PMS for DP operation and Sea Mode D
Discuss system failures that can affect the

2.10.9.11 operation of the PMS and backup operating
E
5 min
D
modes that are available.
Discuss advanced generator supervisory systems E Student's manual

2.10.9.12 5 min
and their independent operation from the PMS. D PPP 2 slides 41-69
2.10.9.13 Extra redundancy required for working “drift on”.

E
5 min
D
5 min
2.10.9.14
Describe allow more spinning reserve when E
working drift on. D Being able to relate the DP installation
2.10.10 Cabling
Describe the need to keep cables away from heat, E

2.10.10.1 5 min
exhaust flow D
PPP 2 slides 41-69 to the ship system. Technical
understanding of the cabling
Describe the physical cable routing for Class 3
E
2.10.10.2 vessels as per IMO 645/1580 and Classification 5 min
D
Society requirements

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Describe the importance of separation between E

2.10.10.3 5 min
power cables and control and data cables D
Discuss use of separate cable trays and physical E

2.10.10.4 5 min
routing to maintain redundancy D
Describe the use and grounding arrangements for E Student's manual

2.10.10.5
screened signal cables D
Describe the problem of replacing cables with the E

2.10.10.6 5 min
wrong type, not twist pairs D
Describe the problem of network cable near radio E

2.10.10.7 5 min
transmitters D
Discuss the use of fibre optic cable and its E

2.10.10.8 5 min
advantages over conventional types D
Being able to relate the DP installation T. 120 min

3. THE THRUSTER SYSTEM P. 60 min

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3.1. The Thruster system
All components and systems necessary to supply

3.1.1
the DP system with thrust force and direction. The
thruster system includes: Student's manual
E Being able to understand the thruster
PPP 3 slide 2-5 10 min
D system
3.1.2 Azimuth thrusters, Tunnel thrusters, Propellers and DP Simulator Class B
other systems
3.2 Thruster Control Concepts
Describe how a DP system typically is connected to

3.2.1 a thruster control system, including normal control E
10 min
D
and back-up control (on thruster control system).
How will emergency operation of thrusters affect the E

3.2.2 10 min
DP control of the thrusters? D Student's manual
PPP 3 slide 2-5 Being able to understand the thruster
DP Simulator Class B control concepts
Describe the thruster ready signal and what E
3.2.3 10 min
parameters are required for it to be present D
Describe auto start-up of thrusters and auto

selection into the DP system if a full blackout auto E
3.2.4 10 min
recovery system fitted. Recovery system is D
programmed into the power management system.
Describe command and feedback signals (mA and E Student's manual

3.2.5 10 min
V) and which one is better D PPP 3 slide 2-5

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10 min
D
3.2.7 Describe wire break monitoring E

10 min
D
Describe remote I/O concept used in thruster control E

3.2.8 10 min
network or can bus systems D
DP Simulator Class B
3.2.9 Describe backup redundancy on control system E

10 min
D
Describe typical alarms on thruster controls and DP E

3.2.10 10 min
Systems D
3.2.11 Describe testing of thruster signals for DP trials

E
Being able to understand the thruster 10 min
D
control concepts
3.3 Thruster redundancy
Being able to understand the thruster

E Student’s manual
3.3.1 Thruster supply change over redundancy 10 min
D PPP 3 slide 6-11

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Describe how changing over a thruster that has

3.3.2 failed could transfer the fault to a second E
10 min
D
redundancy group
Describe typical thruster main power supply E

3.3.3 DP Simulator Class B 10 min
systems for redundancy D
Describe typical backup hydraulic pumps, steering

3.3.4 motors, cooling pumps, filters, cooling systems and E
10 min
D
fans fitted to rudder and thruster systems
3.4. Thruster failure modes
Describe what would indicate the following on a DP E

3.4.1 10 min
system- “Fail as set” D Student's manual Being able to understand the thruster
PPP 3 slide 12-19 failure modes
3.4.2 Describe “Fail to zero” E

10 min
D
Student's manual
3.4.3 Describe “Fail to full” E
D

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3.4.4 Describe why you would lose the ready signal. E

10 min
D
Describe that emergency stops will still work when E

3.4.5 10 min
vessel is in DP control D
3.4.6 Effect on the DP system of a failed thruster E

10 min
D
Describe the counter balance effect of other

3.4.7 thrusters when a thruster fails and the vessel is left E
10 min
D
in full auto DP mode
Describe thruster control by IP over Ethernet E

3.4.8 10 min
controlled and trouble shooting D
3.4.9 Describe at hydraulic problem with CPP thrusters E

10 min
D
Describe a thruster could always have a E

3.4.10 Being able to understand the thruster 10 min
mechanical problem D
failure modes
3.5. Azimuth thrusters, Tunnel thrusters, Propellers and other systems

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Describe Standard fixed pitch propeller advantages E

3.5.1 10 min
and disadvantages D
Describe standard CPP advantages and E

3.5.2 10 min
disadvantages D
Describe tunnel thruster advantages and E

3.5.3 10 min
disadvantages D
Student's manual Being able to understand the different

Describe Drop down and fixed in position azimuth E PPP 3 slide 20-28 thrusters type and propellers
3.5.4 10 min
thruster D DP Simulator Class B
Describe Fixed pitch thruster’s advantages and E

3.5.5 10 min
disadvantages D
Describe CPP Az thruster’s advantages and E

3.5.6 10 min
disadvantages D
Describe flap/Becker rudders and advantages and E

3.5.7 10 min
disadvantages D
Describe fishtail rudders and their advantages and Student's manual

3.5.8
E
disadvantages D

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Describe propeller nozzles advantages and E

3.5.9 10 min
disadvantages D
Describe Variable frequency drives and advantages E

3.5.10 10 min
and disadvantages D
Describe Direct drive and advantages and E

3.5.11 10 min
disadvantages D
Describe constant speed RPM motors for CPP E

3.5.12 10 min
thrusters and advantages and disadvantages D
Being able to understand the different

thrusters type and propellers
T. 240 min
4. CONTROL SYSTEM AND SENSOR P. 60 min
All Control components and systems, hardware and software necessary to dynamically position the vessel. The DP control system consists of the
following:
4.1. DP operator workstation

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Describe a typical operator workstation and the E

4.1.1. D 3 min
various hardware components.
P
E
4.1.2 Describe the management for change for software D 3 min
P Having an understanding of the
associated equipment for determining
position; Technical understanding of
E
4.1.3
Describe the DP system must be full tested to check the component parts of the DP and
D 3 min
operation after software upgrade Student's manual associated systems; Understanding of
P
PPP 4 slides 2-8 the limitations of the equipment and
DP Simulator Class B the effects of incorrect operation on
Describe typical maintenance and testing that E the systems; Being able to understand
4.1.4 D 3 min
should be carried out on workstation all control components and system,
P
hardware and software, DP operator
workstation
Describe a typical procedure for total shut down and E
4.1.5 D 3 min
re-starting of a DP control system
P
E
4.1.6 Discuss ability to download log files for analysis D 3 min
P
4.2 Control processor(s)
4.2.1 Describe the function of the control processor in the E Student's manual Having an understanding of the 3 min
DP control system D PPP 4 slides 9-11 associated equipment for determining
P

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Describe the redundant design incorporated into the E

4.2.2 D 3 min
control system
P position; Technical understanding of
Describe the redundant interconnections between E the component parts of the DP and
4.2.3 D 3 min
the control processor and the I/O units associated systems; Understanding of
P
DP Simulator Class B the limitations of the equipment and
Describe how a failure on a DP controller is typically E
4.2.4 D the effects of incorrect operation on
handled to maintain position-keeping 3 min
P the systems; Being able to understand
E all control processor
4.2.5
Describe how some DP systems use a PLC as part
D 3 min
of the control system
P
4.3 Independent joystick system (IJS)
E Student's manual Having an understanding of the

4.3.1 Describe why IJS is needed D PPP 4 slides 12-14 3 min
P DP Simulator Class B position; Technical understanding of
Describe the difference between IJS and portable / E
4.3.2 D the component parts of the DP and
wing joysticks 3 min
P associated systems; Understanding of
E the limitations of the equipment and
4.3.3 Describe the class requirement for IJS D the effects of incorrect operation on 3 min
Describe that some older vessel the IJS can use the E IJS
4.3.4 D 3 min
same controllers
P
4.3.5 Describe how a IJS is powered E Having an understanding of the 3 min
D Student's manual associated equipment for determining
P

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4.3.6
Describe which DP sensors and references are also
D 3 min
typically used for the IJS PPP 4 slides 12-14 position; Technical understanding of
P
DP Simulator Class B the component parts of the DP and
associated systems; Understanding of
the limitations of the equipment and
4.4 Peripherals
4.4.1 Printer
Describe the DP printer and requirements for it to be E
4.4.1.1 D 3 min
online during DP operations
P
Discuss DP Data Loggers as independent to the DP E
4.4.1.2 system, can replace as long as you can print D 3 min
alarms. P
Having an understanding of the
Student's manual the component parts of the DP and
PPP 4 slides 15-21 associated systems; Understanding of
E the effects of incorrect operation on
4.4.1.3 Discuss ability to download log files for analysis D 3 min
the systems; Being able to understand
P
DP printer
4.4.2 Change-over switch, manual controls/DP/joystick

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Describe the design of a typical changeover switch E

4.4.2.1 as a multi-gang switch on a single operating spindle D 3 min
and are not electrical connected P
Describe that a common changeover switch E
4.4.2.2 removes the ready signal from the thruster to DP D 3 min
system P
Describe the changeover switch in a Network E
4.4.2.3 D 3 min
thruster control system
P
Describe emergency to manual on a network control E
4.4.2.4 D 3 min
system
Describe wire break monitoring on emergency E associated equipment for determining
4.4.2.5 change over DP to manual and on a DP to Manual D position; Technical understanding of 3 min
network control system. P Student's manual the component parts of the DP and
PPP 4 slides 15-21 associated systems; Understanding of
the effects of incorrect operation on
change-over switch
Describe that the emergency stop and

E
4.4.2.6
backup/emergency controls will still work with
D 3 min
changeover switch set to manual or DP mode or IJS
P
Mode
4.4.3 DP Software

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Describe the six degrees of freedom and which of E

4.4.3.1 D 3 min
these the DP system controls
P
E
4.4.3.2 Describe hydrodynamic model D 3 min
P
E
4.4.3.3 Describe aeronautical model D 3 min
P
Describe DP mathematical model and PID control E
4.4.3.4 D 3 min
loop
E associated equipment for determining
4.4.3.5 Describe DP current D 3 min
P Student's manual the component parts of the DP and
E
4.4.3.6 Describe error affecting the DP current PPP 4 slides 15-21 associated systems; Understanding of
D 3 min
P DP Simulator Class B the limitations of the equipment and
Describe reason for the mathematical model to
4.4.3.7 D the systems; Being able to understand 3 min
become unstable
P DP software
Describe auto swap on the operator station and E
4.2.3.8 D 3 min
controllers. And class rules about swapping
P
E
4.2.3.9 Describe DP modes D 3 min
P
E
4.2.3.10
Describe backup copy and reloading program under
D 3 min
instructions for manufactures.
P
4.4.4 Alarms

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Describe the need to set alarms to activate to warn E

4.4.4.1 D 3 min
at any early stage Having an understanding of the
P
Describe that the DPO and engineer must E Student's manual the component parts of the DP and
4.4.4.2 understand what the alarm is and what caused the D PPP 4 slides 15-21 3 min
alarm P DP Simulator Class B the limitations of the equipment and
E the systems; Being able to understand
4.4.4.3
Describe how to find information about an alarm in DP alarms
D 3 min
vessels documents and on screen help
P
4.5 Position Reference Systems; Hardware Software and Sensors

Describe why position reference systems are used E Student's manual the component parts of the DP and
4.5.1 D PPP 4 slides 22-40 associated systems; Understanding of 3 min
by the DP program
DP alarms
Describe the minimum number of position reference E

4.5.2 Having an understanding of the
systems required to meet class 1, 2 and 3 D 3 min
P associated equipment for determining

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4.5.3 Describe position reference system voting D position; Technical understanding of 3 min
P the component parts of the DP and
E associated systems; Understanding of
Describe the difference between “Fixed” and
4.5.4 D the limitations of the equipment and 3 min
“Mobile” relative position reference systems
P the effects of incorrect operation on
Describe what happens when all position reference Student's manual
4.5.5 D PRS and other sensors 3 min
systems are lost from the DP system PPP 4 slides 22-40
P
4.6. DGPS/DGNSS
E
4.6.1 Describe principle of GNSS systems D 3 min
P
Describe DGNSS and the use of correction to E associated equipment for determining
4.6.2 D 3 min
improve the quality of position fix position; Technical understanding of
P
the component parts of the DP and
Describe the different way DGNSS corrections are E associated systems; Understanding of
4.6.3 D 3 min
received the limitations of the equipment and
P Student's manual
PPP 4 slides 22-40 the effects of incorrect operation on
4.6.4 Describe the disadvantages of DGNSS system D DP Simulator Class B
satellite PRS 3 min
P
E
4.6.5 Describe the advantages of DGNSS system D 3 min
P
Describe the use of INS to improve the reliability of E

4.6.6 D 3 min
position
P

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E
4.6.7 Describe how to identify an antenna problem D 3 min
P
E
4.6.8 Describe the blocking of correction signal D 3 min
P
Describe the Azimuth and elevation of a corrections E

4.6.9 D 3 min
satellite
E associated equipment for determining
4.6.10 Describe failure modes D position; Technical understanding of 3 min
P the component parts of the DP and
Student's manual
4.6.11 Describe maintenance and logical fault finding D the limitations of the equipment and
DP Simulator Class B 3 min
P the effects of incorrect operation on
satellite PRS
E
4.6.12 Describe Jamming and spoofing of DGNSS system D 3 min
P
4.7 Acoustic
E Student's manual
4.7.1 Describe principle of an acoustic system. Having an understanding of the
D 3 min
PPP 4 slides 22-40 associated equipment for determining
P

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Describe why the speed of sound through the water E

4.7.2 D 2 min
is required
P
E
4.7.3 Describe advantages D 2 min
P
E
4.7.4 Describe disadvantages D 2 min
E the component parts of the DP and
4.7.5 Describe failure modes D associated systems; Understanding of 2 min
P the limitations of the equipment and
E DP Simulator Class B
4.7.6 Describe maintenance and logical fault finding D 2 min
P
acoustic PRS
E
4.7.7
Discuss transponder types and use, charging of
D 2 min
transponders
P
4.8 Taut wire

E Student's manual Having an understanding of the
4.8.1 Describe principle of a Taut wire system D associated equipment for determining 2 min
PPP 4 slides 22-40

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E
P
E
P
E
4.8.4 Describe failure modes D 2 min
P
taut wire PRS
E
P
4.9 Laser - System

E Student's manual
4.9.1 Describe principle of a CyScan system Having an understanding of the
D 2 min
P

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E
P
E
4.9.3 Describe CyScan AS targets D 2 min
P
E
P
4.9.5 Describe failure modes D 2 min
4.9.6 Describe maintenance and logical fault finding D the effects of incorrect operation on 2 min
E laser PRS
4.9.7
Describe the different types of laser targets, use and
D 2 min
maintenance
P
E
4.9.8 Describe Scene Scan targetless laser system D 2 min
P
4.10 Microwave-Systems short and long range
E Student's manual
4.10.1
Describe principle of a RadaScan system, Radius, Having an understanding of the
D 2 min
Artemis system PPP 4 slides 22-40 associated equipment for determining
P

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E
4.10.2 Describe the positioning of Interrogator units D 2 min
P
E
P
E
4.10.5 Describe failure modes D associated systems; Understanding of 2 min
4.10.6 Describe maintenance and logical fault finding D the systems; Being able to understand 2 min
P microwave PRS
E
4.10.7
Describe transponders and battery maintenance
D
requirements
P
4.11 Inertial Navigation Systems

E Student's manual
4.11.1 Describe principle of INS Inertial Navigation system Having an understanding of the
D 2 min
P

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E
P
E
P
E position; Technical understanding of
4.11.4
Describe how INS is used with DGNSS and hydro the component parts of the DP and
D 2 min
acoustic systems.
4.11.5 Describe failure modes D the effects of incorrect operation on 2 min
Inertial Navigation system PRS
E
P
4.12 DP Sensor Systems
4.12.1 Gyro
E Having an understanding of the

4.12.1.1 Describe the principle of a standard gyro compass D associated equipment for determining 2 min
P Student's manual
PPP 4 slides 41-52 position; Technical understanding of
E DP Simulator Class B the component parts of the DP and
4.12.1.2 Describe the principle of a fibre optic Gyro compass D associated systems; Understanding of 2 min

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E
4.12.1.3 Describe failure modes D 2 min
P
Describe why a Gyro might need to be set to E

4.12.1.4 D 2 min
manual speed and latitude the effects of incorrect operation on
P
E gyro system
4.12.1.5 Describe maintenance and logical fault finding D 2 min
P
4.12.2 Environment Sensors - MRU/VRU
4.12.2.1 Describe the principle of a VRS/VRU D associated equipment for determining 2 min
4.12.2.2 Describe why a DP system needs a MRU/VRS input D associated systems; Understanding of 2 min
P Student's manual
4.12.2.3 Describe failure modes D DP Simulator Class B 2 min
E environment sensors MRU/VRU
Describe maintenance logical fault finding and
4.12.2.4 D 2 min
calibration required
P
E
4.12.2.5
Describe that some MRU/VRS have internal associated systems; Understanding of
D 2 min
batteries the limitations of the equipment and
P Student's manual
PPP 4 slides 41-52 the effects of incorrect operation on
DP Simulator Class B the systems; Being able to understand
environment sensors MRU/VRU

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4.12.3 Environment Sensors - Wind Sensor

Describe principle of propeller and ultrasonic wind E
4.12.3.1 D 2 min
sensors.
P
E
4.12.3.2 Describe wind feed forward D 2 min
P
4.12.3.3
Describe the effect on DP from wind sensor associated equipment for determining
D 2 min
outputting a too high speed and effect on Model
E Student's manual the component parts of the DP and
Describe the effect on DP from wind senor
4.12.3.4 D PPP 4 slides 41-52 associated systems; Understanding of 2 min
outputting a too low speed and effects on DP model.
Describe advantages and disadvantages of sensor E the effects of incorrect operation on
4.12.3.5 D 2 min
types the systems; Being able to understand
P
E environment sensors - wind sensor
4.12.3.6 Describe maintenance and logical fault finding D 2 min
P
4.12.3.7 Describe simple checks, flags E 2 min
D
P

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E
4.12.3.8
Describe problem with the poor positioning of wind
D 2 min
sensors.
P

Student's manual position; Technical understanding of
PPP 4 slides 41-52 the component parts of the DP and
DP Simulator Class B T. 120 min
5. DOCUMENTATION P. - min
5.1 DP Manual
Describe every DP vessel must have DP Manual

which outline DP Operations, Company DP policy, Being able to relate the different
Student's manual
5.1.1 onboard documents, training and vessel hardware. E documents containing statutory
Some Classifications require the DP Manual to be D requirements and guidance relating to
DP Manuals
class reviewed DP operations
5.2 FMEA
Being able to relate the different

Student's manual documents containing statutory
5.2.1 Describe what FMEA stand for E PPP 5 slides 2-4 requirements and guidance relating to 2 min
DP Manuals DP operations
Familiarisation with FMEAs and the
philosophy of system redundancy

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Describe why an FMEA is required and the

5.2.2 legislation associated with FMEA E 2 min
Describe what is contain in the two main section of

5.2.3 an FMEA E 2 min
5.2.4 Describe the content of the vessel study E 2 min
Describe the process of developing an FMEA and

5.2.5 the international guidelines that are recommended E 2 min
Describe the overall contents of the proving trials Being able to relate the different
5.2.6 section E 2 min
documents containing statutory
Student's manual requirements and guidance relating to
5.2.7 Describe the meaning of A, B and C findings E 2 min
PPP 5 slides 2-4 DP operations
DP Manuals Familiarisation with FMEAs and the
Describe the requirement for FMEA to be Class
5.2.8 approved E philosophy of system redundancy 2 min
Describe what WCFDI worst case failure is and why

5.2.9 is it important E 2 min
5.2.10 Describe how to conduct FMEA trials safely E 2 min

Describe why a copy of the FMEA must be in the
5.2.11 engine room and control room E 2 min
Study of an actual Vessel FMEA to illustrate the
5.2.12 process of redundant system review E 2 min
5.2.13 Describe action to take if errors are found in FMEA E 2 min
Describe the use of FMEA functional description

5.2.14 and block diagrams for fault finding and tracing of E 2 min
faults.

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5.3 DP Annual Trials

E
5.3.1 Annual Trials as per IMO 1580 and IMCA M 190 Being able to relate the different 2 min
D
Describe CPP and thruster wire breaks need to be Student's manual documents containing statutory
E
5.3.2 tested every year PPP 5 slides 5-6 requirements and guidance relating to 2 min
D
DP Manuals DP operations, annual trials
Describe that the redundancy group are to be E documents
5.3.3 2 min
tested each year D
5.4 Capability Plots
5.4.1 Describe what a capability plot is E

D 2 min
5.4.2 Describe capability plot for WCF E

D 2 min

Student's manual
Describe the difference between a capability plot documents containing statutory
5.4.3 and a foot print plot E PPP 5 slides 7-9
requirements and guidance relating to 2 min
D DP Manuals
DP operations, capability plot
Describe why a foot print plot cannot be used to E

5.4.4 check a capability plots 2 min
D
Describe the errors that can occur within Capability E

5.4.5 plots 2 min
D

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Describe how to use max thruster limit of 45%

5.4.6 utilisation to safe guard against error in Capability E
D 2 min
plots
Student's manual
5.4.7 Describe online capability plot E PPP 5 slides 7-9
D DP Manuals 2 min
Describe why reducing the number of generator E

5.4.8 2 min
and power available can affect the Capability plot D Being able to relate the different
requirements and guidance relating to
5.5 Management of Change Procedures
5.5.1 Describe what is meant by Management of change E

D 2 min
5.5.2 Describe why Management of change is important E

D Being able to relate the different 2 min
Student's manual
PPP 5 slides 10-12
DP Manuals
DP operations
5.5.3 Describe what management of change is required E

for changes of Hardware, software, FMEA D 2 min

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5.6 System and Equipment Manuals

Discuss the importance of having a full set operating
5.6.1 and maintenance manuals for all DP related E
2 min
systems. D
Student's manual
Discuss the importance of having a full set of up to documents containing statutory
5.6.2 date “as built” technical drawings for the vessel. E PPP 5 slides 13
D DP Manuals
DP operations, system and equipment
manuals
5.6.3 Discuss the use and development of bridge and E
2 min
engine room DP checklists. D
5.7 Hazards
Describe the importance of not carrying out

5.7.1 unauthorised maintenance during any DP operation E
Being able to relate the different 2 min
D Student's manual
and permit to work. documents containing statutory
PPP 5 slides 14
DP Manuals
DP operations, hazards of DP
Describe Managing risk during reinstatement of E operations
5.7.2 2 min
equipment D
5.8 Incident Reporting - IMCA and MTS schemes

Discuss incident reporting forms for IMCA and Student's manual
5.8.1 E documents containing statutory
MTS. D requirements and guidance relating to
DP Manuals
DP operations

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Student's manual
5.8.2 Discuss recent and relevant incident reports. E
PPP 5 slides 10-12 Being able to relate the different 2 min
D
DP Manuals documents containing statutory
DP operations
5.9 Planned Maintenance System
Discuss the importance of an effective planned

5.9.1 preventative maintenance system for all machinery E
2 min
and equipment related to DP. D
Discuss the importance of maintaining good record E

5.9.2 keeping and equipment histories. 2 min
D

Discuss the importance of record keeping of service Student's manual
5.9.3 reports and technical bulletins relating to the DP E PPP 5 slides 17
equipment. D DP Manuals
DP operations and planned
maintenance system
Describe the process and responsibilities of
5.9.4 planning maintenance activities which may affect E
2 min
DP operations. D
5.9.5 Discuss the requirements to carry critical spares for E

2 min
all DP equipment D

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5.10 IMO Documents
5.10.1 Describe IMO 645 and IMO 1580 E

2 min
D Student's manual Being able to relate the different
PPP 5 slides 18 documents containing statutory
DP Manuals requirements and guidance relating to
E DP operations and IMO documents
5.10.2 Describe IMO 738 and links to IMCA 117 2 min
D
5.11. OCIMF-Oil Companies International Marine Forum

DP Failure Mode Effects Analysis Assurance Student's manual
5.11.1 E documents containing statutory
PPP 5 slides 18 2 min
Framework Risk Based Guidance D requirements and guidance relating to
DP Manuals
DP operations and IMO documents
5.12 Use of IMO 645/1580 by Class, IMCA and MTS

Student's manual
5.12.1 Discuss Class use of IMO 645/1580 and IMCA/MTS E
PPP 5 slides 18
2 min
documents to formulate Class rules. D requirements and guidance relating to
DP Manuals
DP operations and IMO documents
5.13. MTS Documents available and what they contain

5.13.1 MTS Design Philosophy
Student's manual
5.13.1.1
Offshore Tech. Guidance DP- classed vessels with E documents containing statutory
closed bus-tie(s) D requirements and guidance relating to
DP Manuals
DP operations and MTS documents

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5.13.1.2 DP Vessel Design Philosophy Guidance Part 1

E
2 min
PPP 5 slides 21-24 documents containing statutory
E DP operations and MTS documents
5.13.1.3 DP Vessel Design Philosophy Guidance Part 2 2 min
D
5.13.2 MTS DP Operation Guidance
5.13.2.1 DP Guidance_Part2_Appendix3_Logistics
E
2 min
D
Student's manual Being able to relate the different

5.13.2.2 DP Guidelines on Testing of DP Systems
E PPP 5 slides 21-24 documents containing statutory
2 min
D DP Manuals requirements and guidance relating to
5.13.2.3 DP Tech Committee DP Operations Guidance_part1

E
2 min
D
5.13.3 MTS tech ops

Student's manual
5.13.3.1 Techop Annual DP Trials and Gap Analysis_
E documents containing statutory
D requirements and guidance relating to
DP Manuals

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5.13.3.2 Techop FMEA Gap Analysis

E
2 min
D
5.13.3.3 Techop FMEA Testing

E
2 min
D
5.13.3.4 Cross Connections
E DP operations and MTS documents
2 min
D
5.13.3.5 All other tech ops

E
2 min
D
5.14 IMCA Documents available and what they contain
5.14.1 IMCA M103-The design & Operation of DP vessels E

2 min
DP operations and IMCA documents
IMCA M109- DP Related Documentation for DP E
5.14.2 2 min
vessels D

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IMCA M117-Guidelines for the training & E

5.14.3 2 min
experienced of key DP personnel _September 2016 D
IMCA M125-Safety Interface Document for a DP E

5.14.4 2 min
vessel working near an Offshore Platform D
5.14.5 IMCA M140-Specification for DP Capability Plot E

2 min
D

IMCA M163-Guidelines for Quality Assurance & E PPP 5 slides 25-28 documents containing statutory
5.14.6 DP Manuals requirements and guidance relating to 2 min
quality control of software D
IMCA M166-Guidance on Failure Modes and Effects E

5.14.7 2 min
Analysis (FMEA) D
IMCA M182-MSF International Guidelines for the E

5.14.8 2 min
Safe Operation of DP OSV D
IMCA M190-Guidance for Developing and E

5.14.9 2 min
Conducting DP Annual Trails programmes D

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IMCA M206-A guide to DP electrical power and E

5.14.10 2 min
control systems D
IMCA M220-Guidance on Operational Activity E

5.14.11 2 min
Planning D
IMCA M244-Guidance on vessel USBL systems for Student's manual Being able to relate the different
5.14.12 use in offshore survey, positioning and DP E PPP 5 slides 25-28 documents containing statutory
2 min
D DP Manuals requirements and guidance relating to
operations
IMCA M247-Identify DP System Components and E

5.14.13 2 min
their Failure Modes D
5.14.14 IMCA M252 – Guidance on position reference E

2 min
. systems and sensors for DP operations D
T. 60 min
6. Manning, Training and DP Emergency drills P. - min
Being able to operate the Engine

Describe engine room manning and watch-keeping Student's manual Room and DP Equipment in a safe
6.1 principals for DP operations E and competent manner, 5 min
PPP 6 slides 2-3
understanding training and DP
emergency drills

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6.2 Describe requirements for good communication Student's manual

E 5 min
between bridge and engine room at all times PPP 6 slides 4
Describe the use of checklists and need to promptly Student's manual

6.3 report to Bridge of any changes in operational status E 5 min
PPP 6 slides 5
Describe the need to keep the Chief Engineer Student's manual

6.4 updated with any operational problems E 5 min
PPP 6 slides 6
6.5 Describe the operation of the status alert system Student's manual
E 5 min
PPP 6 slides 7
Describe the requirement for comprehensive engine Student's manual

6.6 room standing orders E 5 min
PPP 6 slides 8
Describe the requirement for a comprehensive Student's manual Being able to operate the Engine
6.7 handover during change of watch-keepers E 5 min
PPP 6 slides 9 Room and DP Equipment in a safe
and competent manner,
Describe the Planning of on-board drills, real and Student's manual understanding training and DP
6.8 desktop E 5 min
PPP 6 slides 9 emergency drills
Describe the use of “Mobilisation” and “start of
6.9 project” DP trials to ensure system operational Student's manual
E 5 min
readiness PPP 6 slides 9
Describe the development of standard engine room Student's manual

6.10 DP procedures for vessel E 5 min
PPP 6 slides 10
Describe the need for performing DP drills and their Student's manual
6.11 different types E 5 min
PPP 6 slides 11-15

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6.12. Describe how to conduct a Partial blackout drill Student's manual

E 5 min
PPP 6 slides 16
Describe how to conduct Outline and full black out Student's manual
6.13. drill E 5 min
PPP 6 slides 17
Describe how to conduct Outline a drill for a broken Student's manual

6.14. fuel line E 5 min
PPP 6 slides 18-20
Describe how to conduct a drill for a broken cooling Student's manual

6.15. pipe E 5 min
PPP 6 slides 18-20
6.16 Describe how to conduct a fire drill when on DP Student's manual

E 5 min
PPP 6 slides 18-20
T. 120 min
7. DP OPERATION AND EFFECTS ON DP SYSTEM P. 60 min

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7.1 ASOG – Principle, layout and use of Activity Specific Operational Guidelines
Describe IMCA 220 and MTS Tech Ops documents E
7.1.1 outline ASOG in detail D 3 min
P
Describe ASOG list how the vessel equipment is E

7.1.2 setup for the current industry mission D 3 min
P
E Recognising the various alarm,
s Describe ASOG should match the FMEA D warning and information messages in 3 min
P different emergency situations
Understanding of the limitations and
Describe ASOG will state what action to take after a E effects of incorrect operation of the
7.1.4 failure D 3 min
Student's manual systems
P PPP 7 slides 2-8 Understanding which work can be
E IMCA 220 safely undertaken with and without the
Describe ASOG needs to be approved Charterer, DP Simulator Class B
7.1.5 shore management and vessel D help of equipment manufacturers, and 3 min
P when to stop before affecting the
vessels capability to perform DP
Describe how the ASOG will be use as a decision E operations or redundancy
7.1.6 making tool after a failure D 3 min
P Understanding principle, layout and
use of ASOG
Describe the ASOG is used for the safe setup of DP E
7.1.7 vessel D 3 min
P
Describe the ASOG is the bridging document
between the vessel and charterer and layout how E
the DPO must have their vessel setup and D 3 min
7.1.8 operational limits P
Describe the alignment of alert light system and E Student's manual Recognising the various alarm,
7.1.9 ASOG D PPP 7 slides 2-8 warning and information messages in 3 min
P IMCA 220 different emergency situations

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E
7.1.10 Describe how the ASOG/CAM is use to reduce risk D 3 min
P effects of incorrect operation of the
E systems
Describe the CAMO must match class approved
7.1.11 FMEA D Understanding which work can be 3 min
P DP Simulator Class B safely undertaken with and without the
Student's manual help of equipment manufacturers, and
Describe the use of ‘status light’ system on DP E
7.1.12 vessels D when to stop before affecting the
3 min
P vessels capability to perform DP
operations or redundancy
Describe the ASOG/CAMO is a bridge document E Understanding principle, layout and
7.1.13 between vessel documentation and charterer D use of ASOG 3 min
working limits and equipment setup requirements P
7.2 CAMO – Principle and layout of Critical Activity Mode of operation
E Recognising the various alarm,

Describe IMCA 220 and MTS Tech Ops documents warning and information messages in
7.2.1 outline CAMO in detail D 3 min
P Student's manual different emergency situations
PPP 7 slides 9-11 Understanding of the limitations and
E IMCA 220 effects of incorrect operation of the
7.2.2 Describe that CAMO mode set is setup as D DP Simulator Class B systems 3 min
redundancy mode of operation
P Understanding which work can be
safely undertaken with and without the
help of equipment manufacturers, and
E when to stop before affecting the
Student's manual
7.2.3 Describe how the CAMO must match the vessel D PPP 7 slides 9-11
vessels capability to perform DP 3 min
FMEA operations or redundancy
P IMCA 220
Understanding principle, layout and
use of CAMO
7.3 TAM – Principle and layout of Task Appropriate Mode

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Recognising the various alarm,

warning and information messages in
different emergency situations
effects of incorrect operation of the
Describe IMCA 220 and MTS Tech Ops documents E
7.3.1 outline TAM in detail PPP 7 slides 9-11 Understanding which work can be
D 3 min
IMCA 220 safely undertaken with and without the
P
DP Simulator Class B help of equipment manufacturers, and
when to stop before affecting the
use of TAM

Describe that TAM requirement could be less than Student's manual warning and information messages in
E
7.3.2 required by the FMEA and after a failure the vessel PPP 7 slide 12-13 different emergency situations
D 3 min
could have a loss of position P IMCA 220 Understanding of the limitations and
DP Simulator Class B effects of incorrect operation of the
systems;
Understanding which work can be
E Student's manual when to stop before affecting the
7.3.3 Describe TAM can be used to reduce fuel when the
D PPP 7 slide 12-13 vessels capability to perform DP 3 min
loss of position would not affect safety of vessel
P IMCA 220 operations or redundancy
use of TAM
7.4 TAGOS – Principle and layout of Thruster and Generator Operating Strategy

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Describe how the TAGOS can be used to list what warning and information messages in
combination of generators can be online, setting of E different emergency situations
7.4.1 all tie breakers and maximum percentage of load D 33 min
used P
PPP 7 slides 14-17 Understanding which work can be
IMCA 220 safely undertaken with and without the
DP Simulator Class B help of equipment manufacturers, and
E vessels capability to perform DP
7.4.2 Describe the TAGOS arrangements D operations or redundancy 33 min
P Understanding principle, layout and
use of TAGOS

Describe the mode of operation will depend on the E Student's manual warning and information messages in
7.5.1 modes supplied with DP system D PPP 7 slides 18-23 3 min
P DP Simulator Class B
systems
Describe the reason DP vessel cannot be used for E Student's manual help of equipment manufacturers, and
7.5.2 anchor handling with tension meter is feed into DP D PPP 7 slides 18-23 3 min
and the problem if tension meter fails P DP Simulator Class B vessels capability to perform DP
use of TAGOS
7.6 SIMOPS

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Describe Limitations and extra redundancy required E

7.6.1 when vessel is in Close proximity and drift on D Recognising the various alarm, 3 min
P warning and information messages in
Student's manual Understanding of the limitations and
PPP 7 slides 24-33 effects of incorrect operation of the
E DP Simulator Class B systems
Describe that extra redundancy and generators may
7.6.2 be requested by DPO in a high-risk drift on D Understanding which work can be 3 min
P safely undertaken with and without the
Describe at times the main watch-keeping engineer E Student's manual Understanding principle, layout and
7.6.3 might need to stay in the control room D PPP 7 slides 24-33 use of SIMOPS 3 min
P DP Simulator Class B

Describe how vessel can be affected by thruster E warning and information messages in
7.6.4 wash from other vessels D different emergency situations 3 min
P Understanding of the limitations and
Student's manual
systems
PPP 7 slides 24-33
DP Simulator Class B Understanding which work can be
Student's manual safely undertaken with and without the
Describe how working in close proximity to other E help of equipment manufacturers, and
7.6.5 vessels might limit the options for manoeuvring the D when to stop before affecting the 3 min
vessel in event of a failure P vessels capability to perform DP
use of SIMOPS
7.7 Operating in open water

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E warning and information messages in
Describe how in open water the vessel (ROV/Bell) different emergency situations
7.7.1 might be “drift on” to a subsea asset. D 3 min
P Understanding of the limitations and
systems
Student's manual
PPP 7 slides 34 Understanding which work can be
DP Simulator Class B safely undertaken with and without the
E help of equipment manufacturers, and
7.7.2 Describe which position reference system will not when to stop before affecting the
D 3 min
work vessels capability to perform DP
P
Understanding principle of operating
in open water
Underwater current on drilling risers, Lars, tether E Recognising the various alarm,
7.8.1 and ROV leading force on DP D warning and information messages in 3 min
P Student's manual different emergency situations
PPP 7 slide 34
DP Simulator Class B Understanding of the limitations and
Student's manual effects of incorrect operation of the
E systems
7.8.2 Launch and recovery high risk operation D Understanding which work can be 3 min
P safely undertaken with and without the

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E
7.8.3 Danger of tether becoming entangled in thrusters D 3 min
P help of equipment manufacturers, and
Understanding principle of operating
in open water
7.9 Possible effects of remote access

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warning and information messages in
E
7.9.1 Describe using Remote diagnostics and the danger D
3 min
of use during DP effects of incorrect operation of the
P Student's manual
systems
PPP 7 slide 35-38
DP Simulator Class B Understanding which work can be
E
7.9.2 Describe the damage of cross connecting network D
Understanding possible effects of
3 min
system and cyber attack remote access
P
T. 120 min
8. LESSONS LEARNED P. 60 min
8.1 Common causes of DP incidents (past incident case studies)

E
8.1.1 Review IMCA DP incident flowcharts Understanding which work can be
D 20 min
P
PPP 8 slides 2-13 help of equipment manufacturers, and
Checklists - sample when to stop before affecting the
operations or redundancy.
Review of various published Incident report. (IMCA, E Being able to operate the Engine
8.1.2 D DP Simulator Class B Room and DP equipment in a safe 20 min
MTS, Coastguard)
P IMCA Station Keeping and competent manner
Incidents Ability to find faults in the DP system
and its components

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8.2 Information required when reporting system problems

8.2.1 Remote diagnostics – what information is required, where to find and how to communicate.
Describe common methods of copying system log E
8.2.1.1 files from operator station computer for fault D 20 min
analysis by equipment maker. P
Describe the use of screen shots and photos of the
E safely undertaken with and without the
equipment to aid fault finding. Also copies of the help of equipment manufacturers, and
alarm printouts of both DP and machinery alarms PPP 8 slide 14 when to stop before affecting the
P
when fault occurred. Checklists - sample vessels capability to perform DP
Discuss the importance of maintaining records of DP Simulator Class B operations or redundancy.
correspondence of any fault with the equipment E IMCA Station Keeping Being able to operate the Engine
8.2.1.3 maker’s service department and including in all D Incidents Room and DP equipment in a safe 20 min
relevant company technical and operations P and competent manner
departments. Ability to find faults in the DP system
Discuss the trend in remote access via satellite link and its components
E
8.2.1.4 of some equipment makers. Highlight the security D 20 min
risks of this type of arrangement. P
Bibliography:
• ALSTOM, Guide to Dynamic Positioning of Vessels, Alstom Power Conversion Ltd, 2000.
• Bray, D. J., Dynamic Positioning Operator Training, The official guide to The Nautical Institute training standards, The Nautical Institute,
1999.
• IMCA M 103 - Guidelines for the Design & Operation of Dynamically Positioned Vessels

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• IMCA M 109 - A Guide to DP-related documentation for DP vessels
• IMCA, Introduction to Dynamic Positioning the Training and Experience of key DP Personnel
• IMCA, Training and Experience of key DP Personnel.
• IMCA M 117 - Guidelines for the training and experience of key DP personnel
• IMCA M 125 - Safety Interface Document for a DP vessel working near an Offshore Platform
• IMCA M 140 - Specification for DP Capability Plot
• IMCA M 163 – Guidelines for Quality Assurance & quality control of software
• IMCA, Guidance for the Initial and Refresher Familiarisation of Vessel Crews.
• IMCA M 166 - Guidelines on Failure Modes & Effects Analyses (FMEAs)
• IMCA M 182 – MSF International Guidelines for the Safe Operation of Dynamically Positioned Offshore Supply Vessels
• IMCA M 190 – Guidance for Developing and Conducting DP Annual Trials programmes
• IMCA M 206 – A guide to DP electrical power and control systems
• IMCA M 220 – Guidance on Operational Activity Planning
• IMCA M 244 – Guidance on vessel USBL systems for use in offshore survey, positioning and DP operations
• IMCA M 247 – Identify DP System Components and their Failure Modes
• IMCA M 252 – Guidance on position reference systems and sensors for DP operations
• IMCA, A Review of the Artemis Mark V Positioning System, IMCA M 174.
• IMCA, Deep Water Acoustic, Positioning, IMCA M 200, IMCA S 013.
• IMCA, Guidance on Vessel USBL Systems for Use in Offshore Survey and Positioning Operations, IMCA S 017.
• IMCA, DP Station Keeping Incidents, IMCA Database 1990-2016.

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• IMCA, RadaScan Microwave Radar Sensor for Dynamic Positioning Operations, IMCA M 209.
• IMO, Guidelines for vessels with dynamic positioning systems, Annex MSC/Circ. 645.
• IMO, Guidelines for vessels with dynamic positioning systems (DP) operator training. MSC/Circ. 645
• IMO, Guidelines for dynamic positioning system (DP) operator training.
• Seaways, The International Journal of The Nautical Institute.
• www.nautinst.org
• www.imca-int.com
• A R Tinderholt/R Coggin, Advances in technology Remote diagnostics Dynamic Positioning Conference October 17-18
• Captain David Bray FNI, DP Operator’s handbook (A practical guide), The Nautical Institute 2015
Notes from standard/model course
The notes and backup information will be a major part of this course, and will be supplied to each participant on a USB drive /DVD.
Notes for Instructor
Usually throughout the lesson plan “briefing, discussion” means that this will be explained much better at practical area, rather than inside
classroom with slides with images of equipment, especially when you have that equipment in training centre and going to use it for demonstration
and/or practice. Or in order to prevent too much text (which is not recommended as per Training for instructors) on the slide it will be delivered
aurally (see the bottom notes on the presentation itself).

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0.1 Words of welcome E PPP safety induction 5 min

Introduction to the Training and Certification Understanding the course objectives,

1.1 Brief history of DP system development

Development of DP Systems and what is needed Student’s manual

Development of DP systems and what

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1.2 Reasons why DP is used extensively; Client Requirements; Safety etc.

DP can be used when water is too deep for Student’s manual

Removes the need to make fast to offshore Student’s manual

Quick deployment at a new location of any type of Student’s manual

Increasingly difficult to manually operate multi- Student’s manual

Provides a stable platform for crane ops, gangway Student’s manual

1.3 Types of DP vessels

Course to briefly discuss the type of DP vessels

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Describe how DP current is calculated E Student’s manual

Understanding the theoretical and

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Describe the overuse of power and the effect on E

Describe what class of vessel is best suited for E

Describe consequence analysis alarm and

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All components and systems necessary to supply Student's manual

Being able to relate the DP installation

Being able to relate the DP installation

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Being able to relate the DP installation

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2.4 Compressed Air System

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Describe the effect of loss of HVAC to Engine

2.7 Lubrication system

Describe the important of a pre lubrication system Student's manual

2.8 Generators and Main Engines

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2.8.1 Main Engines

Discuss the generated voltage options and Student's manual

Describe a typical layout and functionality of a Student's manual

Describe potential failures and the impact on DP Student's manual

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Describe problem with main switchboard, under and Student's manual

Discuss the precautions to be taken before re- Student's manual

Describe why you would have thermal imaging Student's manual

Being able to relate the DP installation

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Discuss the problems with connecting mission Student's manual

Discuss Energy Storage system. Connections with Student's manual

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Discuss the arrangements required to ensure Student's manual

Describe the use of standby generators and at Student's manual

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Describe AVR control base principal and result of Student's manual

Describe that after WCF on a closed bus tie system

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Describe breaker selective study, fault ride through Student's manual

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Identify what is connected to the AC circuits and E

Describe a typical 24v DC Redundant supply one E

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