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 have completed sea time and follow one of the below pathways:
Sea time: Minimum 150 DP sea time days / DP activities, gained within the validity period of your current DPVM certificate.
Choose ONE pathway:
- CPD route: 4 years of NI‑approved CPD AND pass the NI DP Revalidation Online Exam
- Course route: Complete the NI DPVM Revalidation Course
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Your situation |
What you must do |
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150+ DP days and 4 years NI‑approved CPD |
Sit the NI Revalidation Online Exam |
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150+ DP days but less than 4 years CPD |
Complete the NI DPVM Revalidation Course or obtain an indemnity letter (12 months) while completing CPD |
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Less than 150 DP days |
NI DPVM Revalidation Course (mandatory) |
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DP time gained after certificate expiry |
Not accepted for revalidation |
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Phased CPD Requirements (Context) |
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Revalidation year |
CPD required + Exam |
Alternative |
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2024 |
1 year CPD + Exam |
Revalidation Course |
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2025 |
2 year CPD + Exam |
Revalidation Course |
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2026 |
3 year CPD + Exam |
Revalidation Course |
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2027 |
4 year CPD + Exam |
Revalidation Course |
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2028 |
5 year CPD + Exam |
Revalidation Course |
Indemnity Letter
If your certificate expires in the above years and CPD is not yet complete, an indemnity letter valid for 12 months may be issued once your application is submitted and fees are paid.
Important Notes
- All DP Sea time and activities must fall within your certificate’s validity dates.
- DP sea time or activities gained after expiry will not be counted.
Charlotte Brolly