DPO

Responsibilities

• Manning of the dynamic positioning console.
• Ensure dynamic position console nor bridge is left unattended at any time.
• Maintain required logbooks and update as per requirement.
• Provide handovers at each daily change of shift.
• Maintain and record bridge equipment.
• Prepare equipment for future marine operations.
• Train subordinates to fill higher positions.

Requirements

• Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (STCW II/1 OOW Unlimited)
• Advanced Fire Fighting (STCW A-VI/3)
• USCG Merchant Mariners Credential (MMC)
• GMDSS General Operator’s Certificate/FCC Radio Operator’s License
• DP Operator’s Certificate – Unlimited (Nautical Institute)
• Transport Workers ID Credential (TWIC)
• USCG Merchant Mariner Medical
• STCW Basic Safety Training
• Vessel Personnel w/ Designated Security Duties (VPDSD)
• Water Survival/T-HUET
• Safeguf??????? IADC WellSharp Introductory