DPTEG
In order to ensure that the scheme continues to meet current Industry needs, the Dynamic Positioning Training Executive Group (DPTEG) was established to facilitate communication and input from a broad range of stakeholders.
The group is a pan Industry forum of training providers, trade organizations and professional associations who have a remit or interest in DP training.
The remit of DPTEG is to review and develop the Nautical Institute DP Operator training scheme and to evaluate its effectiveness in providing the DP industry with competent DP Operators. It seeks to make decisions and to implement actions to improve the Nautical Institute DP training scheme, including certification criteria, DPO competency and training support.
DPTEG comprises of two groupings – Member organizations and observers.
Member organisations are:-
- The Nautical Institute
- Accredited DP training providers
Observers include, but are not restricted to:
- International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA)
- International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC)
- International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)
- Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF)
There are currently 60 accredited DP training centers and over 11,000 DP certificates have been issued
