DPO Regulatory Standards 2

Question 1

Which IMO circular provides the revised guidelines for vessels with dynamic positioning systems?

Accepted Answer

MSC-Circ.1580

Answer

MSC-Circ.1580 (2017) provides the revised IMO guidelines for vessels with DP systems, superseding MSC/Circ.645.

Question 2

Under SOLAS regulations, which chapter specifically addresses safety management systems that apply to DP vessels operating on the US OCS?

Accepted Answer

Chapter IX

Answer

SOLAS Chapter IX covers the International Safety Management (ISM) Code, which applies to DP vessels in international trade including OCS operations.

Question 3

What BSEE regulation requires operators on the US OCS to submit a DP management system before using a DP vessel for certain activities?

Accepted Answer

30 CFR Part 250 Subpart D

Answer

30 CFR Part 250 Subpart D governs oil and gas drilling operations and requires a DPMS submission for DP vessels operating on the US OCS.

Question 4

The Nautical Institute's DP Operator Competence Scheme requires a minimum of how many sea days on a DP vessel before a DPO can obtain a Basic DP certificate?

Accepted Answer

60 days

Answer

The NI scheme requires a minimum of 60 documented sea days on a DP vessel as part of the Basic DPO certification pathway.

Question 5

According to IMCA M 117, what is the minimum recommended frequency for conducting DP annual trials on a class 2 or class 3 vessel?

Accepted Answer

Annually

Answer

IMCA M 117 recommends annual DP trials for Class 2 and Class 3 vessels to verify system integrity and redundancy.

(DPO) Dynamic Positioning Operator Exam Practice Test

(DPO) Dynamic Positioning Operator Exam Practice Test

DPO Regulatory Standards 2