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PRS - POSITION REFERENCE SYSTEMS

PRS - POSITION REFERENCE SYSTEMS

We already know that DP operations demand a high degree of safety. But who is responsible for this system? In previous posts we covered one of them, the Operator, and today we continue with another key part of DP: the PRS.

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Online DP Course or Classroom DP Course?

Online DP Course or Classroom DP Course?

A survey shows the acceptance of the Online DP Course. The classroom format, however, is still the majority choice. See the survey we ran and our analysis of the results.

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CAM, TAM and ASOG: Do you know the difference?

CAM, TAM and ASOG: Do you know the difference?

Knowing what each one does is extremely important to ensure a safe operation and compliance with the legislation required for that operation.

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Do you know the story of the DP Technical Course?

Do you know the story of the DP Technical Course?

DP Technical is nothing more than a familiarisation course on the DP system for the professionals of the engine department of the vessel.

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Key DP Personnel in the Engine Department:

Key DP Personnel in the Engine Department:

Questions about which training courses are needed by professionals and companies working with vessels fitted with a DP system are common.

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PEO-DP (DP Operations Excellence Programme)

PEO-DP (DP Operations Excellence Programme)

Do you know about the DP Operations Excellence Programme created by Petrobras?

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Rising Solar Activity and Its Effects on GNSS Positioning (Global Navigation Satellite System)

Rising Solar Activity and Its Effects on GNSS Positioning (Global Navigation Satellite System)

Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) have transformed the way we navigate and determine our position on Earth. These signals, however, are subject to interference, and one of the main sources of interference is increased ionospheric activity.

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Competency Assessment (DP Competency Assessment)

Competency Assessment (DP Competency Assessment)

The Competency Assessment was developed by the Technical Team of Vision Marine Training to meet the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements of IMCA M 117 – Training and experience of key DP personnel (Rev2), which states in item 10.2: -…

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