To make sure that DP vessel maintainers keep pace with the developing standards in a fast
changing industry, DPVMs renewing their certificates will now be asked to demonstrate
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as well as experience.
To revalidate your DPVM Certificate, you will need to:
be enrolled in an NI-approved CPD programme and take the NI Revalidation
online examination
OR
complete the NI DP Refresher Course, including the NI Revalidation online examination.
To make sure all applicants have enough time to meet the requirements, we will be
introducing the changes gradually. Although your revalidation may not be due until 2026
or beyond, it is important you understand this requirement now.
If you have 150 days of DP sea time/DP activities and are due to revalidate your certificate in the following years, please see requirements below:
2026 - Three years of an NI-approved CPD programme AND
NI Revalidation online exam OR,
NI DPVM Refresher course
2027 - Four years of an NI-approved CPD programme AND
NI Revalidation online exam OR,
NI DPVM Refresher course
2028 - Five years of an NI-approved CPD programme AND
NI Revalidation online exam OR,
NI DPVM Refresher course
If you have the required 150 days of sea time but still need to complete the CPD or Refresher course requirements, you can still submit your online application.
Once you have completed the payment, the indemnity letter will be sent to your email address. The indemnity letter will be valid for 12-months to allow you to complete the remaining requirements.
Your certificate will remain valid during this time.
Less than 150 days sea time
- If you have between 30 -150 days sea time - You must complete The NI DPVM Refresher Course
- If you have less than 30 days sea time - You must complete the NI DPVM Revalidation Course
Charlotte Brolly