# Dynamic Positioning Induction (Basic DP)

Course number: 770
Provider: Maritime Professional Training (MPT)
Duration: 4 days
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Source: https://www.mptusa.com/course-details/dynamic-positioning-induction-basic-dp-course-770
Export generated: 2026-10-19T15:17:22Z (not a course revision date)

## Overview


## Course description
DP Induction / Basic

This course involves both theory and practice on a simulated DP system and covers the following topics:

1. Principles of DP

2. Elements of the DP System

3. Practical Operation of the DP System

4. Position Reference Systems

5. Environment Sensors and Ancillary Equipment

6. Power Generation and Supply and Propulsion

7. DP Operations

On successful completion of the Induction/Basic course the prospective Dynamic Positioning Operator will be issued with a Nautical Institute’s Dynamic Positioning Operator’s logbook by MPT in which the courses, sea time and suitability as a DPO are recorded by the company.

The Nautical Institute has strict entry level requirements for the DP program. Please speak to a MPT counselor for additional information regarding minimum licensing requirments.

## Prerequisites
Please refer to program entry standards and

Minimum Qualifications by the Nautical Institute

For more information, please contact us at

954-525-1014 or info@MPTusa.com



## Required materials
You will be required to provide evidence of your STCW endorsed merchant mariner credential prior to acceptance into the program as well as having met the NAUTICAL INSTITUTE'S minimum entry requirements. Please contact a MPT counselor for further information at info@mptusa.com or review online at http://www.nautinst.org/ You will need your passport/national id, pen,notebook, pencil, highlighter.

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