MOL DP Training Center Educational Course (Certified by ClassNK):
2. DP Technical Maintenance Course (DPTM)

(1) Target Participants

This course is intended for personnel involved in DPS operations, those who will be involved in the future, and individuals who wish to deepen their technical understanding of DPS.
(It is designed for participants from all fields, including deck, engine, electrical, and shore-based technical personnel.)

(2) Training Content and Learning Objectives

Course Overview
The objective of this course is to provide a comprehensive understanding of topics ranging from electrical fundamentals to shipboard power systems.
On Day 1, participants will learn the basic principles of electricity and an overview of vessel power systems.
During the following two days, participants will deepen their knowledge of Dynamic Positioning Systems (DPS) and engage in practical, hands-on learning, including fault identification exercises using actual error messages.
Throughout the course, the system configuration and fundamental concepts will be thoroughly explained.

Course Contents
Fundamentals of Marine Electrical Systems [Lecture]
DP System Configuration (DP1, DP2)
DP Console (Inputs and Display Overview)
Main Controller (Software Operating Principles)
Sensors and Communication Units
Generators, Thrusters, and I/O Units
Network Configuration
Alarm Indications
DP Console Operation [Practical]
Replacement Procedures for DI/DO/AI/AO Units [Practical]
UPS Replacement Procedures [Practical]
FMEA [Lecture & Practical]
IMCA DP Incidents [Lecture]

Learning Objectives:

• To acquire fundamental knowledge of electrical engineering and understand shipboard power systems and inspection methods.
• To gain a systematic understanding of the basic theory, components, and relevant regulations of DPS.
• To study FMEA test cases and, through practical exercises and hands-on training, deepen understanding of inspection, diagnostics, basic troubleshooting, and external interfacing of DPS equipment, thereby learning the principles and fundamental procedures required for initial response.
• To analyze accident cases based on IMCA DP incidents and understand key lessons applicable to future DPS operations.

Note: This course is conducted in Japanese. If you prefer the course in English, please contact us.

(3) Duration

3 days
Day 1: 9:00 – 17:00
Day 2: 9:00 – 17:00
Day 3: 9:00 – 17:00
Note: Schedule may vary depending on the progress of the course.

(4) Capacity

Minimum 2 participants, maximum 4 participants
(For more than 5 participants, please contact us separately.)

(5) Location

Toranomon Empowerment Center "SANGO"
Toranomon Hills Station Tower 35F
2-6-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0001, Japan

(6) Attendance and Assessment

In case of unavoidable absence, participants may fulfill the attendance requirement by attending a make-up session at a later date.

Assessment
Participants who attend 100% of the course and achieve a passing score in the assessments conducted on Day 1 and Day 3 will be awarded a certificate of completion.

(7) Course Fee (per participant, tax included in parentheses)

JPY 300,000 (JPY 330,000)

(8) Notes

This course is separate from the The DP Vessel Maintainer Course (DPVM Course) certified by The Nautical Institute (NI).
If you are looking for the NI-certified DPVM course, please refer NI Accredited Courses: 5. Key Technical DP Personnel (The DP Vessel Maintainer Course) | MOL DP Training Center | Services | MOL Maritex Co., Ltd.