Dynamic Positioning Craft Expertise Review
Dynamic Positioning Craft Expertise Review
Dynamic Positioning Craft Expertise Review
Welcome to the Hornbeck DP CPD Program 2026
Please read this guidance before you begin your assessment or access learning materials.
Keelson's DP CPD program is based on an Assessment for Learning methodology. It will satisfy your Nautical Institute DP CPD requirement for revalidation.
It is the ONLY DP CPD program to be differentiated by role and rank. This means a Master/OIM will get harder questions than DPO and different questions than a Chief Engineer.
You will need a steady internet connection and a laptop or pc to access the testing platform, Cirrus.
Minimum Hornbeck final score required: 75%.
How does the program work?
1. Log in to Cirrus
Follow the instructions below to log in to Cirrus and access your dashboard
2. Take your 1st Assessment ASAP
Your first attempt sets your starting point and creates the report that guides your study.
3. Improve and complete the cycle
Review your 1st assessment report. Study the relevant materials, after at least 48 hours take your 2nd Assessment.
4. Receive your NI accredited certificate
Your certificate is issued when your 2nd Assessment score is 65% or above and shows the required improvement.
1ST ASSESSMENT
The 1st Assessment is your baseline assessment. It establishes your current level and creates the Cirrus report that guides your study plan.
The baseline shows your starting point. It should reflect your genuine current ability. There is no minimum score but you must complete it honestly
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Complete the baseline honestly and to the best of your ability.
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It establishes the report that guides your study.
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Deliberate underperformance may be treated as non-compliance.
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You only need to take it once
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Two attempts are available in case of internet problems or interruptions
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Remember your deadline!
Questions about this section?
By enrolling on Keelson's DP CPD program you are agreeing to Keelson Marine Assurance LLC's DP CPD Terms of Use with particular reference to copyright of questions and distractors. You SHALL NOT record questions or distractors
2nd ASSESSMENT
The 2nd Assessment is your follow-up assessment. It shows your progress after the baseline and confirms completion of the CPD cycle.
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Review your baseline report before attempting the 2nd Assessment.
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Leave at least 48 hours between attempts. Attempts taken with 48 hours will not count.
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Study the linked DP CPD learning materials before attempting the 2nd Assessment.
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Hornbeck requires a final score of 75% or above, but 75% alone does not automatically complete the process.
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In most cases, your 2nd Assessment must also show improvement compared with your 1st Assessment. Check 2nd Assessment FAQs for examples.
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Four attempts are available within the 2nd Assessment. You do not have to use all four.
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Each attempt will contain different questions from the same subject areas.
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If your 2nd Assessment score is below 75%, or does not improve on your 1st Assessment score, you must use another attempt within the 2nd Assessment, unless your 1st Assessment score was above 85%.
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If your 1st Assessment score was above 85%, large increases are unlikely. You must still complete the 2nd Assessment, but you will not be penalized if your score does not rise at this level. The 2nd Assessment is still required so we can confirm completion and issue your certificate.
Questions about this section?
Your certificate will be issued within 2 working days, look out for an email from user@smartsheet.keelsonmarineassurance.com. Add this address to your contacts, download and save your certificate as soon as you receive it as the link will expire.
Please email assessment@keelsonmarineassurance.com if you do not receive your certificate within two working days.
CIRRUS
Use the button below to access Cirrus
Your username is the email address used during enrollment.
Select “Forgot Password” in Cirrus to set your password.
In the Completed Assessments section, set 'Filter by' to 'All'. This displays every attempt you have completed.
Use Percentage Correct as your score.
Ignore Code, Grade, and Result. These are standard Cirrus dashboard fields and are not used for DP CPD certificate decisions.
Click View to open the report for that attempt.
When you have completed your assessment return to this page for guidance and learning materials.
Please email assessment@keelsonmarineassurance.com if you do not receive your password reset email from Cirrus
Cirrus Dashboard
Please email assessment@keelsonmarineassurance.com if you cannot access your assessments or you do not receive your Cirrus password reset email
Interpreting Your Report
Use your report to identify the learning areas where your mastery can be improved
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Your score = number answered correctly
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Total score = number of questions asked
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Mastery level = where more review may be needed
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Focus on lower-performing areas first
Learning Materials
Use your report to identify the areas that need review, then open the relevant materials below.
Keelson DP Learning Manual
Download the full manual or open individual sections for focused review.
