Dynamic Positioning Craft Expertise Review
Dynamic Positioning Craft Expertise Review
Dynamic Positioning Craft Expertise Review
DP CPD for Companies
A structured annual DP CPD solution for fleet implementation, guided study, and revalidation support.
Keelson’s DP CPD program is designed for companies that want a practical, scalable approach to annual DP competence review, guided improvement, and revalidation readiness. Live BI reporting interfaces and bespoke question packages can be tailored to company operations, procedures, and priorities.
Why companies use Keelson DP CPD
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Differentiated by role and rank onboard
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Structured annual DP CPD aligned to real operational needs
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Guided reports and targeted study pathways
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Online delivery with global accessibility
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Supports appraisal, training, and competence management
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Clear, cost-efficient implementation across the fleet
Looking for annual individual enrollment?
NI revalidation requirements and how Keelson DP CPD supports them
Accredited provider
Keelson was the first Nautical Institute-accredited DP CPD provider and has been recognized by the NI for CPD since 2019. The program is aligned with IMCA M117 and MTRS PDPP 2.
Learning materials available for the full cycle
A free dynamic positioning app and a dedicated DP primer are provided and remain available throughout the full five-year CPD cycle.
Fully online delivery
The program is fully online, with no need to travel or attend classroom courses.
Subject matter oversight
Keelson’s DP subject matter experts have recent seagoing DP experience and are actively involved in FMEA work and DP trials.
Online assessment and feedback
The program begins with a baseline assessment. Each participant then receives a detailed personal report to guide self-study, supported by the DP app and DP primer. A final assessment measures improvement.
Operational relevance
Questions are based on real DP vessel operations and published industry guidance. The DP primer also includes exercises to help apply learning onboard.
Certificate of completion
Keelson issues annual certificates to individual DP practitioners, supporting the five-year DP CPD cycle for NI certificate revalidation.
Clear feedback process
Keelson is ISO 9001:2015 accredited and operates a clear and transparent client feedback process.
Additional features for company clients
Differentiated by role and rank
The program is aligned with IMCA M117 role pathways, so candidates are assessed according to their onboard role and rank. A Master or OIM will receive different and more demanding questions than a DPO or senior watchkeeping engineer.
Practical and efficient
The program is designed to make CPD effective and time-efficient. A baseline assessment identifies gaps, and tailored reports direct each candidate to the areas that need review, avoiding unnecessary repetition. The program is fully online and does not require travel ashore.
Program management support
We believe CPD should sit with the company as part of competence management. Keelson can help you manage annual DP CPD across your fleet. Simply provide the names and email addresses of your DP personnel and we will manage the process. Fully GDPR compliant.
Live company reporting interface
Companies can access real-time data on enrollment, progress, and completion. We also work with clients to create bespoke BI reporting interfaces tailored to operational and analytical needs, including comparison by region, nationality, agency, or experience.
Bespoke question packages
Using your DP philosophy, FMEA, ASOG, and operations documents, we can create company- or vessel-specific question sets and add them to the program. This allows you to explore what your DP personnel do, and do not, know about your own operations.
Company CPD Implementation Process
A clear process for onboarding, assessment, guided study, and reporting across the fleet.
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Company internal review
Review internal policy, appraisal needs, and implementation goals.
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Company setup
Set up your DP personnel list in shared Smartsheet
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Candidate enrollment
Keelson enrolls your candidates.
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CPD starts onboard
Participants begin their baseline assessment and guided learning pathway. Company monitors progress in BI portal
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Baseline report
A baseline report identifies areas for review and improvement.
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Guided study period
Candidates use the learning materials and targeted guidance to study.
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Improvement assessment
Candidates complete the follow-up assessment within the required window.
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Final report and certificate
A final report is issued and certificates are released when the standard is met
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Company review
Use the results to support appraisal, training plans, and internal competence management.
Live BI Reporting Interface
Companies can access live BI reporting to monitor enrollment, progress, completion, and performance across their DP personnel. Bespoke reporting can be tailored to company requirements.
THE BENEFITS
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Appraisals: Use our DP CPD package to support your annual appraisal system. The interim report will guide your staff to self study and improvements can be demonstrated in the final assessment.
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Training: Analyse your results over one vessel or the whole fleet and TARGET training where it is most needed.
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Recruitment: Use the DP CPD assessment as part of your recruitment process and employ the best!
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Due Diligence: Prove your commitment to ensuring crew competence to clients, flag and classification societies.