The DP Vessel Maintainer (DPVM) Scheme was launched in March 2021, and is designed for engineers, ETOs and other non-deck department, technical personnel serving on board DP-equipped vessels.
In order to avoid deterioration of skills during the training period, all elements of the DP Training Scheme must be completed within two years. When applying and submitting documents to The Nautical ...
The list of NI-accredited training centres currently approved to deliver the DPVM course is available to view on the Alexis Platform here....
The pass mark for the exam is 70%, if you fail to meet this, you will have two more attempts to pass the exam....
We are currently finalising testing of our online solution. Please continue to monitor these pages and the Alexis Platform for the latest information. In the meantime, you should contact dpvm@nautins...
The NI DPVM ('Purple') Logbook is available from NI-accredited training centres upon successful completion of the DPVM course. All experience you wish to submit towards your application must be entere...
Yes – completing the DPVM course is encouraged among all maritime professionals practicing these key skills. We hope the DPVM certification scheme will become an industry standard like our flagship DP...
Current fees for the DPVM scheme can be found on the Alexis Platform here....
The DPVM scheme has been designed to endorse skills in the offshore vessel industry. The Nautical Institute sees this as equally vital to those practiced on the bridge by DPO deck officers. As such,...
No, all information entered into the logbook must ONLY be written in pen. If you have written your sea time in pencil, you will need to have the entries rewritten in pen and have them re-signed by t...