New entrants
1. If you are interested in beginning the DPVM scheme as a new entrant, kindly contact one of our accredited training centres.
https://www.nialexisplatform.org/accreditation/dynamic-positioning/accredited-training-centres/
2. The DPVM scheme consists of 26 sea time days to be completed in a DP engineering/ETO or technical capacity on board a DP-equipped vessel, and a set of specific tasks to be completed. Seven of these days must be completed on DP days (i.e. days when the DP system is actively engaged and operating). Please follow this link to the requirements for the scheme:
https://nialexisplatform.kayako.com/en-us/article/365-requirements-dpvm
3. Once you have completed the DPVM training and you are ready to apply you will need to select the option for the New Entrants, attach the supporting documents and then ‘Submit application’ via your account.
4. We will receive an email informing us that you have applied and your application will be checked for eligibility. Once your application has been made eligible, you will be able to complete the payment.
5. Once you have made the payment you will need to send your documents to our office for processing.
These will include:
NI DPVM logbook, original Confirmation letters (and seaman's book entries, service records, non-NI logbook pages if applicable)
Charlotte Brolly