The Sir Derek Bibby DP Centre, located within the St. Xavier’s Technical Institute in Mumbai, is equipped with Alstom ‘A’ Series system which provide a wide range of Offshore Support Vessel simulations.

The Nautical Institute has assessed Sir Derek Bibby DP Centre and given their full accreditation for both its induction and simulator programmes.

Equipped with Alstom ‘A’ Series DP system this marks only the first step in our development a comprehensive range of offshore training courses.

Upon completion of training, the Candidate will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the principle of DP System. 2. Set up and operate DP & DP related Equipments. 3. Recognise the various alarms and warnings related to various sub systems   i.e. Power Plant, Position reference, Communications & so on. 4. Relate to D.P. operations, the limited conditions presented by wind, seas,   currents, tides and vessel movement. (Capability plots and footprint plot) 5. Practice the setting up and monitoring of DP Systems.

ETO and Engineers Familiarisation training will be commencing in the near future. The center will be shortly acquiring the Kongsberg K-pos DP 21 training system that will be, a real dual redundant DP system designed for all DP applications with full range of functionality. with the addition of this, our state of the art training centre will be the only one to have both Alstom & Kongsberg training equipment under one roof. After the installation of K-Pos system, we will be conducting both the basic and advance courses simultaneously every week. The center is also preparing to introduce the ETO and Engineers maintenance courses at the earliest.

The Curriculum:

This course will be based on teaching imparted on a redundant DP system. The curriculum will be based on participants adopting different roles and train on planning and varied simulation exercises including VHF communication and Bridge control. The curriculum will provide insights into the practical aspects of DP Operation by practical training involving the following: Case study on accidents and incidents on DP vessels Charting and plotting for model use in operations. Prepare model assignments on DP projects including contingency operations. Prepare model assignments on DP projects including contingency operations. Participate in stimulated DP operations. With the DP Centre open to all, further information with details of course dates and fees can be obtained from the below mentioned contact details : Sir Derek Bibby DP Centre St.Xavier's Technical Institute(MTC) Mahim Causeway, Mahim, Mumbai –16 Tel:- + 91 22 2446 3565; 2446 3566;            3254 2628 e-mail: dpdesk@bis-india.com            enquiries@bis-india.com Bibby International Services (IOM) Ltd Shearwater House, Nunnery Mills Old Castletown Road, Douglas Isle of Man, IM2 1QA. Tel : +44 1624 687200 e-mail : adrian.ashley@bisiom.com