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Latest Maritime News

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New Shipping Regulations to Take Effect Q1 2024

IMO announces comprehensive updates to MARPOL Annex VI affecting all commercial vessels...

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Offshore Wind Sector Sees Record Investment

Global offshore wind capacity expected to triple by 2030, creating thousands of maritime jobs...

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Enhanced Safety Protocols for Tanker Operations

New OCIMF recommendations for crude oil transfers emphasize digital monitoring systems...

IMCA Updates

IMCA M 220 Revised - DP Incident Reporting

The latest revision to IMCA's guidance on dynamic positioning incident reporting includes new classifications for cyber incidents and near-misses.

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New Competence Assurance Scheme for ROV Personnel

Effective January 2024, updated certification requirements will apply to all ROV operators and supervisors.

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IMCA Hosts Virtual Conference on Decarbonization

Two-day event scheduled for November will showcase sustainable maritime technologies and operational best practices.

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Oil & Gas Sector Updates

Market Trends

Deepwater Drilling Resurgence

West Africa and Brazil lead recovery with 12 new FPSO projects approved for 2023-2025.

LNG Shipping Rates Reach Record Highs

Winter demand and geopolitical factors push spot rates above $200,000/day for modern tonnage.

North Sea Decommissioning Boom

£1.3 billion in contracts awarded as UK continental shelf activity enters peak removal phase.

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Dynamic Positioning Resources

DP Certification

Complete guide to DP certification levels (DPO Unlimited, Limited, Simulator) and approved training centers worldwide.

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Systems Database

Technical specifications and troubleshooting guides for Kongsberg, L-3, and other major DP system manufacturers.

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Time-at-Sea Log

Download our standardized DP logbook template and calculator to track your operational hours for certification.

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DP Simulator Training

Access our premium online DP simulator with realistic scenarios for position keeping, thruster failures, and complex operations. Includes performance analytics and instructor feedback.

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Kongsberg & L-3 interfaces
Certificate of completion
CMID checklist integration
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Job Opportunities

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