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OSVDPA Assessment Guide and Item Bank

(OSVDPA AS-1-001)

To be used by Examiners and Qualified on Board Assessors in the development and administration of practical assessments.

Version 1.0 Current as of: April 4, 2016

Approved by the OSVDPA Board of Directors: May 12, 2016

OSVDPA OSVDPA AS-1-001 Assessment Guide and Item Bank. Version: 1.0 Date Effective: March 31, 2016 Section: NA

Prepared by: ACS Prepared Date: April 4, 2016

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For more information about Assessments: Visit: www.OSVDPA.org Email: [email protected] Call: +1 (504) 528-9414

OSVDPA AS-1-001, the Assessment Guide and Item Bank (Version 1).

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Table of Contents:

Assessment Guide. .................…………………………………………………………………. Page 4

Section 1: Introduction. …………..………………………………………………………………… Page 4 Section 2: Summary. …….………………………………………………………………………. Page 4 Section 3: Step-by-Step Instructions. …..………………………………………………………………………… Page 6 Section 4: Detailed Instructions. …………………………………………………………………………….. Page 8 Section 5: Definitions. ....………………………………………………………………………….. Page 12 Section 6: Assessment Documents. …………………………………………………………………………….. Page 15 Section 7: Assessment Policies. …………………………………………………………………………….. Page 26

Exercises. …………………………………………………………………………….. Page 28

Assessment Items. ...…………………………………………………………………………... Page 29

Preparation and Risk Assessing. .......……………………………………………………………………….. Page 29 Set Up and Approach. ……………………………………………………………………………. Page 40 Operation Execution and Completion. ……………………………………………………………………………. Page 50 Faults, Failures, Alarms, Degradations, and Emergencies. ……………………………………………………………. Page 62


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1 Introduction

Welcome to the OSVDPA Assessment Guide, we greatly appreciate your participation in the most important component of our certification scheme—assessing the competency of DPOs.

The OSVDPA has attempted to create assessments that are relevant to the many different types of DP operations conducted by various vessel types, while at the same time, providing practical ways for instructors and mariners to conduct these assessments. But customization and multiple options can cause confusion. For this reason, we have included this guide providing step-by-step instructions for Certified Instructors and Qualified on Board Assessors (QOBA) to use as they administer and score Phase 3, Phase 4, Phase 5, and Revalidation Assessments. In this document, users will find the following information:

1. A summary of the assessment system,2. Step-by-step instructions to administering an assessment,3. A glossary of assessment-related terms,

4. Instructions for how to use each assessment document, and5. Information on the OSVDPA assessment policies and procedures.

Do not feel the need to read this guide straight through. It is structured to provide the level of information you need. For example, if you are familiar with the OSVDPA assessment system and just need a refresher or “go-by” please use Section 3, the Step-by-Step guide. Alternatively, if you need more detailed information about the assessment steps or an assessment document, utilize Section 4 or Section 6, respectively. Finally, if you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact the OSVDPA. We thank you for your time and your commitment to this industry.

For more information about assessments: Visit: www.OSVDPA.org Email: [email protected] Call: +1 (504) 528-9414

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This section provides a summary of the OSVDPA assessments, answering the “who,” “what,” “where,” “when,” and “why” of OSVDPA assessments. More information on each of these is found in the rest of this assessment guide. In general, at the end of Phase 3 (Simulator), Phase 4 (Watchkeeping), and Phase 5 (Upgrading), the OSVDPA requires DPOs and Prospective DPOs to pass a practical assessment showing they can conduct a DP operation. Every five years DPOs must again pass an assessment. Each of these assessments has the following characteristics:

Who: Assessments are conducted by either Certified Instructors or Qualified on Board Assessors (QOBAs), these positions are summarized below:

• Certified Instructors are individuals that have been certified by the OSVDPA as capable of training and assessing DPOs. In addition to usually having servedas a DPO, these individuals have passed the OSVDPA assessment and had their ability to conduct the assessment graded by an OSVDPA Auditor.

• QOBAs are Certified DPOs that have recorded 150 days of Sea Time and 450 hours of Practical Experience, and passed a flag-stated approved onboardassessing course. They are allowed to conduct assessments on DP vessels. If a DPO or Prospective DPO works for an “Enrolled Vessel Operator,” theQOBA can be someone from the same employer as the DPO or Prospective DPO. If the DPO or Prospective DPO does not work for an “Enrolled VesselOperator,” the QOBA must be from a third party.


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What: OSVDPA assessments attempt to measure a DPO’s mastery of the knowledge and skill the OSVDPA believes every DPO must have.

• Assessments are composed of “Assessment Items.” Like questions on a test, these are the points of measurement that determine the assessment score.• Each assessment is composed of 45 assessment items. 15 of these items are Tier 1 Items and the remaining 30 items are Tier 2 Items.

o Tier 1 Items are those that if done incorrectly, can cause the vessel to lose heading or position. The Assessee must correctly complete all 15 Tier 1Items in order to pass the assessment.

o Tier 2 Items are items relating to DP system set up, monitoring, control utilization, or other related items. The Assessee must correctly complete 80percent of these items to pass the assessment.

• All assessments do not utilize the same Assessment Items. Items are selected to customize the assessment to the DPO or Prospective DPO.• To pick which Assessment Items are included, the mariner or instructor conducting the assessment can choose to use a pre-printed assessment or make their

own using a current OSVDPA standing order.o Pre-printed assessments are call “scenarios.” Each scenario provides a narrative of a DP operation, what happens during the operation, the 45

Assessment Items to be included, and a recommended order the items should be recorded in.o Instructors and mariners can also create their own assessments from a list called a “Standing Order” published by the OSVDPA.

Where: OSVDPA assessments can be conducted on simulators or DP-equipped vessels. Each is summarized below:

• Simulators: The Phase 4, Phase 5, and Revalidation assessments can be conducted on OSVDPA-approved simulators at OSVDPA-accredited TrainingProviders. The Phase 3 Assessment must be conducted at the Training Center where the Phase 3 (Simulator) Course was taken.

• Vessels: Assessments can be conducted on any classed DP vessel or unclassed vessels that have been approved by the OSVDPA (called “Accepted Unclassed Vessels” or “AUVs”). AUVs have passed an audit performed by an individual approved by the OSVDPA for that purpose.

When: • The OSVDPA requires Prospective DPOs to pass practical assessments after Phase 3 (Simulator) Course and after Phase 4 (Watchkeeping).• DPOs that want to upgrade from a Class B DPO Certificate to a Class A DPO Certificate must pass an assessment after completing Phase 5 (Upgrading).• All DPOs must pass an assessment every five (5) years after completing the revalidation requirements (150 days of Sea Time and 450 hours of Practical

Experience).• If these assessments are not passed, the DPO or Prospective DPO is provided two more opportunities to pass this assessment. No more than two attempts

can be conducted in the same day, and all three attempts must be completed within 120 days.

Why: The OSVDPA believes that DPO certification is a product of taking courses, gaining experience, and then proving you have gained knowledge and ability by passing assessments. Additionally, the OSVDPA believes that training is most meaningful when it is relevant to what the Prospective DPO does on a daily basis. Thus, we have made our assessments customizable. Finally, the OSVDPA believes DPOs must prove they have kept their skills current, as such, we require revalidation assessments every five (5) years.


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3 Step-by-Step Instructions

This section provides short step-by-step instructions for how to conduct OSVDPA assessments. More detailed information is found for each step in Section 4 and additional information about the documents mentioned below is found in other sections of this guide.

Step-by-step instructions are continued on the following page.

Step 1: Confirm the DPO/Prospective DPO is eligible to take the assessment. Ensure the DPO or Prospective DPO has completed the applicable requirements for that phase. Assessments conducted prior to the DPO/Prospective DPO completing the requirements shall be rejected by the OSVDPA. (See Section 7 for more information on the specific requirements of each phase).

Step 3 (Standing Order Users): Choose an acceptable standing order version.

Check your email or the OSVDPA website to ensure the standing order version number (the last three digits in the document code) is currently accepted by the OSVDPA. (See Section 4 for more information about standing orders and when standing orders are updated).

Step 3 (Scenario Users): Choose an appropriate scenario. Along with the DPO/Prospective DPO being assessed, review "Assessee Copy" of the "live" scenarios on the OSVDPA website and select one that is appropriate for the level of the assessment being conducted, the vessel the DPO/Prospective DPO serves on, and the vessel's industrial mission. (See Section 4 for more information about scenario selection).

Step 2: Choose how the assessment will be conducted. Determine if the assessment shall use a pre-printed scenario or a standing order as the basis of the assessment. (See Section 4 for more information about what factors should be considered when making this decision and the differences between scenarios and standing orders).

Step 5 (Scenario Users): Preparation. Complete Section 5 of the assessment report (or otherwise make this information available to the Assessee) and provide the Assessee the “Assessee Copy” from the scenario. For simulator-based assessments, it is recommended that some of this information be provided before the Assessee arrives at the training center (see Section 4 for more information on this point). Also at this time, the Examiner/QOBA can conduct the simulator familiarization time and operation planning time (See Section 4 for more information about when simulator familiarization is required and operation planning time).

Step 4: Ensure there is enough time to complete the assessment. Regardless of the method used to administer the assessment, there are restrictions on how long an assessment can take. Thus, the Examiner/QOBA shall review the Assessment Items listed in the scenario or standing order to ensure the Assessee has sufficient time to complete the assessment.

Step 5 (Standing Order Users): Item selection. Go through each section of the standing order and select the required number of Assessment Items. In completing this step, the Examiner/QOBA shall take care to select the Assessment Item(s) from each section that are most appropriate to the assessment being conducted, the types of vessel(s) the Assessee serves on, and the industrial mission(s) of the vessel(s) the Assessee serves on. As part of this process, the Examiner/QOBA shall ensure they have selected 15 Tier 1 Items and 30 Tier 2 Items. (See Section 4 for more information regarding this process).


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Step-by-step instructions continued from previous page.

Step 6 (Scenario Users): Signatures. Once all preparation and familiarization has been completed, the Examiner/QOBA and the Assessee shall sign Section 1 of the assessment report, thereby acknowledging they are beginning the assessment. After this point, no instruction or assistance shall be provided to the Assessee (except for when the Assessee requests a “time out” on a “cold simulator.” (See Section 4 below for more information about time outs and cold simulators).

Step 7 (Scenario Users): Conduct the assessment. Once Section 1 has been signed, the Examiner/QOBA shall begin the assessment. Providing the suggested instructions, directions, and prompts listed in the text of the scenario. As the Examiner/QOBA comes to each Assessment Item, the Assessor should follow the instructions listed therein and use the associated scoring criteria to record the appropriate score. The OSVDPA recommends the Examiner/QOBA utilize the scenario sheets to record the score, however, the Assessor can use other resources to record the score if they so choose. (For more information on how the scenario sheets are used see Section 6).

Step 9 (Standing Order Users): Conduct the assessment. Once Section 1 has been signed, the Examiner/QOBA shall begin the assessment, providing the directions and prompts listed in the Assessment Items and using the associated scoring criteria to record the appropriate score. The OSVDPA recommends the Examiner/QOBA utilize the standing order sheets to record the score, however, the Assessor can use other resources to record the score if they so choose. (For more information on how the standing order sheets are used see Section 6).

Step 8 (Scenario Users) / Step 10 (Standing Order Users): Record the Score. Once the assessment is complete, the Assessor shall record the assessment score by completing Section 3, Section 4, and Section 6 of the assessment report. Once this is completed, the assessment report shall be returned to the assessee.

Step 7 (Standing Order Users): Preparation. Complete Section 5 of the assessment report (or otherwise make this information available to the Assessee) and allow the Assessee to read the exercise description. At this time, the Examiner/QOBA can allow the Assessee to see the “Listed” Items (see Definitions Section) and can also conduct the simulator familiarization time and operation planning time (See Section 4 for more information about when simulator familiarization is required and operation planning time).

Step 8 (Standing Order Users): Signatures. Once all preparation and familiarization has been completed, the Examiner/QOBA and the Assessee shall sign Section 1 of the assessment report, thereby acknowledging they are beginning the assessment. After this point, no instruction or assistance shall be provided to the Assessee (except for when the Assessee requests a “time out” on a “cold simulator.” (See Section 4 below for more information about time outs and cold simulators).

Step 6 (Standing Order Users): Ordering of items and exercise selection. Once the appropriate 45 Items are selected, the Assessor should select an exercise similar to DP operations the Assessee conducts and reorder the selected items into an order that fits this operation. This reordering should be completed on paper or other medium (electronic tablets, etc.) that the Assessee does not have access to.

Step 9 (Scenario Users) / Step 11 (Standing Order Users): Debrief. Once the assessment report has been completed, the Examiner/QOBA shall allow the Assessee to see the complete scenario or standing order sheets for the purposes of learning what they did correctly and incorrectly during the assessment. However, the Examiner/QOBA shall not allow the assessee to keep or copy the scenario or standing order sheets and once the review is complete, the sheets shall be destroyed.


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4 Detailed Instructions.

Step 1: Confirm the DPO/Prospective DPO is eligible to take the assessment. Ensure the DPO or Prospective DPO is eligible to take the assessment.

The Examiner/QOBA should ensure that the Assessee has met the applicable requirements. If an assessment is provided to a DPO/Prospective DPO ineligible to take that assessment, the OSVDPA may require the individual to retake the assessment. Additionally, the OSVDPA will investigate Examiners or QOBAs found to be repeatedly conducting assessments to those not qualified to take the assessments. Information on when DPOs or Prospective DPOs are eligible to take an assessment is included in Section 7 of this document, both OSVDPA logbooks, the OSVDPA MPP-1-CV, and the OSVDPA website.

Step 2: Choose how the assessment will be conducted. Choose if the assessment will be conducted utilizing a pre-printed scenario or via a standing order.

As previously stated, OSVDPA assessments are designed to be practical to implement and relevant to what the DPO or Prospective DPO being assessed does on a daily basis. As such, there are multiple ways that OSVDPA assessments can be conducted. The biggest difference in how the content of an assessment is selected is if the assessment is conducted using a scenario or a standing order. Both of these methods are summarized below.

• Scenario-based assessments. Scenarios are pre-printed assessments designed by the OSVDPA. Each scenario contains a narrative of what DP operation isbeing undertaken, what happens during the operation, and what Assessment Items are recorded by the Examiner/QOBA. Scenarios can be used on simulator-based assessments or vessel-based assessments that occur during a single watch. More information about use of scenarios is found in Section 6.

• Standing orders. The OSVDPA understands that despite our best efforts we cannot design assessment scenarios to replicate every vessel’s DP setup orevery DP operation. As such, we also allow Examiners/QOBAs to design their own assessment via the use of standing orders. Standing orders provide amenu of Assessment Items for Examiners/QOBAs to pick from, thereby allowing a customized assessment to be created while at the same time ensuringthat all assessments are of comparable difficulty and content. Standing orders can be used for simulator-based assessments and vessel-based assessmentsconducted during a single watch or those conducted over longer periods. More information on standing orders is found in Section 6.

Step 3 (Scenario Users): Choose an appropriate scenario.

Once the Examiner/QOBA has decided that they will utilize a scenario for the assessment, they must select which scenario to utilize. To make this decision, the Examiner/QOBA and the DPO or Prospective DPO being assessed shall review the “Assessee Copy” or the front page of the assessment sheet for each scenario that is currently “live” on the OSVDPA website and pick the scenario that is the best fit for the DPO or Prospective DPO being assessed. Factors that should be considered during this decision are the current level of the DPO or Prospective DPO (i.e. some scenarios are tailored to DP-1 vessels and thus not a good fit for Phase 5 Assessments or Class A DPO Revalidation) and the DP operations they do on a daily basis. It is also important that the Examiner/QOBA select a “live” or currently accepted scenario. The OSVDPA routinely changes which scenarios are live to ensure that the scenarios are fresh and true measures that the assessee is proficient at DP operations (not memorizing what items are part of the test).

Step 3 (Standing Order Users): Choose an acceptable standing order version.

Once the Examiner/QOBA has decided to use a standing order, they must ensure that they use an acceptable standing order version. Every standing order published by the OSVDPA has a version number, this number is the last three digits of the document code (the version number is highlighted in the following example OSVDPA AS-2-002, the Assessment Standing Order (Version 2)). Specifically, the OSVDPA accepts assessments which utilize the current version of OSVDPA AS-2-CV or one of the two previous versions. Every time the standing order is updated, it is sent via email to every Examiner, QOBA and the Point of Contact for every Enrolled Vessel Operator and Accredited Training Provider.


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Step 4: Ensure there is enough time to complete the assessment. The OSVDPA provides considerable leeway in how assessments are taken, however once an assessment is started, it must be completed or the Assessee shall be considered as having failed the assessment. If you are conducting an assessment, you should ensure you have the following amounts of time available:

• If conducting on a simulator: For simulator-based assessments, the OSVDPA allows up to one (1) hour of instruction and familiarization on the use of the simulator. After this time, the OSVDPA recommends no more than three (3) hours be allowed for any simulator-based assessment (for a total recommended time of four (4) hours per assessment).

• If conducting on a vessel: The OSVDPA prefers assessments be completed straight through, and thereby recommends the QOBA allot no less than four (4) hours. However, the OSVDPA understands this is not always possible. Thus, the OSVDPA allows 14 consecutive days for the assessment to be completed, provided the entire assessment is conducted on a single vessel.

Step 5 (Scenario Users): Preparation. Once the Examiner/QOBA has decided what scenario they are going to utilize, the Examiner/QOBA should provide to the DPO or Prospective DPO the information and time they need to prepare themselves for the assessment.

For simulator-based assessments, the OSVDPA requires that DPO or Prospective DPOs be offered instruction on how the simulators are used and up to one (1) hour to familiarize themselves with the simulator (instruction time can be part of this hour). Additionally, the OSVDPA allows for up to 30 minutes of operation planning time for all assessments (this can be conducted concurrently with the simulator-familiarization time).

Also for simulator-based assessments, the OSVDPA understands it can be difficult for DPOs or Prospective DPOs to utilize “cold” or unfamiliar DP simulators. Thus, to expedite assessments, the OSVDPA requires the following information be provided to DPOs or Prospective DPOs no less than 48 hours prior to a simulator-based Phase 4, Phase 5, or Revalidation Assessment.

• A description of the layout of the DP console, screens, and menus found on the DP simulators; • A description of the vessel being simulated, its equipment, and capabilities; • The ASOG, CAM/TAM, and/or decision support tool that will be used; and • The checklist that will be used for the DP operation.

The OSVDPA does allow for the Assessee to waive their right to receive this information early by signing the appropriate box on the assessment report. Also during this time, the Examiner/QOBA shall complete Section 5 of the assessment report (or otherwise make this information available to the Assessee, possibly including some of the above-described information to the Assessee completing simulator-based assessments) thereby providing the Assessee with information about what they will be utilizing during the assessment. Finally, the Examiner/QOBA should provide the Assessee the “Assessee Copy” from the scenario (if this hasn’t been done already). Step 5 (Standing Order Users): Item Selection. Each standing order provides a range of options for which Assessment Items should be included in the assessment. These items are grouped together by subject matter, and each group provides instructions for how many items from each group should be selected. As such, the Examiner/QOBA should go through the standing order and select the requisite number of items from each group, ensuring that these selections are best fit for the DPO or Prospective DPO being assessed. Factors that should be considered during this decision are the current level of the DPO or Prospective DPO (i.e. some scenarios are tailored to DP-1 vessels and thus not a good fit for Phase 5 Assessments or Class A DPO Revalidation), the equipment contained on the vessel(s) the DPO or Prospective DPO serves on, and the DP


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operations they do on a daily basis. In some cases, if an item (or a sufficient number of items from a group) is not practical or relevant to a DPO or Prospective DPO the standing order provides alternative items which can be substituted. After the Examiner/QOBA has completed they item selection process they should go back through the standing order and ensure they have selected 15 Tier 1 Items and 30 Tier 2 Items. (See Section 4 for more information regarding this process). Step 6 (Scenario Users) / Step 8 (Standing Order Users): Signatures. Once all preparation and familiarization has been completed, the Examiner/QOBA, the Assessee, and the Master of the Vessel (if applicable) shall sign Section 1 of the assessment report, thereby acknowledging they are beginning the assessment. These signatures ensure that everyone involved in the assessment process is cognizant of the restrictions surrounding an OSVDPA assessment. Specifically, the signatures make it clear that all parties know:

• They must abide by OSVDPA policies and procedures surrounding assessments, • The Assessee has completed the requirements of the previous phase (or the revalidation requirements), • Assistance shall not be provided to the Assessee, and • The Assessment will be halted if any of the parties feel continuation endangers the crew, the vessel (or other property), or other parties (this portion is

obviously only relevant to vessel-based assessments). As a further point to the restriction on assistance being provided to the Assessee, if the Assessee is taking the assessment on a cold simulator, or a simulator that has a DP system different than DP system found on the vessel they serve on, they can call a “time out” during the assessment to ask where a certain control, function, feature, or display is located. In calling for a time out, the Assessee must state what control, function, feature, or display they are seeking. Step 6 (Standing Order Users): Ordering of items and exercise selection. Once the appropriate 45 Assessment Items are selected from the options provided on the standing order, the Assessor should select an exercise from those listed in the standing order. In OSVDPA assessment terms, an exercise is the DP operation that is being conducted. Each standing order provides a few possible exercises, the purpose of these is to make a frame within which the assessment items are fit, thereby making the assessment seem more like a true-to-life DP operation, rather than an unconnected list of items that must be done correctly. Similar to the selection of Assessment Items, the Examiner/QOBA should select the exercise which best resembles the operations the DPO or Prospective DPO engages in. Once this exercise is selected, the Examiner/QOBA should ensure the Assessment Items are ordered in a way that logically fits this operation. This reordering of items can be conducted on the standing order sheet, or it can be done on paper or other mediums (electronic tablets, etc.), provided that the Assessee does not have access to this information. As an additional note about exercises, vessel-based assessments completed utilizing a standing order can be completed over the course of no more than 14 consecutive days. This method is referred to as “layering” the assessment on top of real operations. Under this format, a QOBA records the assessment items as he or she observes these items being completed during the normal course of operations. In the case of a layered assessment, an assessment exercise must still be recorded. Specifically, the QOBA shall choose the assessment exercise which most closely resembles the vessel’s operation. Step 7 (Scenario Users): Conduct the assessment. Once Section 1 of the assessment report has been signed, the Examiner/QOBA shall begin the assessment, provide the suggested instructions, directions, and prompts listed in the text of the scenario. As the Examiner/QOBA comes to each Assessment Item, the Assessor should follow the instructions listed therein and use the associated scoring criteria to record the appropriate score. The OSVDPA recommends the Examiner/QOBA utilize the scenario sheets to record the score, however, the Assessor can use other resources to record the score if they so choose. (For more information on how the scenario sheets are used see Section 6). As previously


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stated, the OSVDPA recommends that the Assessee be provided three (3) hours to take the assessment, however, that is only a recommendation, the Examiner/QOBA can allow more time at his or her discretion.

Step 7 (Standing Order Users): Preparation.

Once the Examiner/QOBA has decided what Assessment Items and exercise will be used, they should provide to the DPO or Prospective DPO the information and time this individual needs to prepare themselves for the assessment.

For simulator-based assessments, the OSVDPA requires that DPO/Prospective DPOs be offered instruction on how the simulators are used and up to one (1) hour to familiarize themselves with the simulator (instruction time can be part of this hour). Additionally, the OSVDPA allows for up to 30 minutes of operation planning time for all assessments (this can be conducted concurrently with the simulator-familiarization time).

Also for simulator-based assessments, the OSVDPA understands it can be difficult for DPOs or Prospective DPOs to utilize “cold” or unfamiliar DP simulators. Thus, to expedite assessments, the OSVDPA requires the following information be provided to DPOs or Prospective DPOs no less than 48 hours prior to a simulator-based Phase 4, Phase 5, or Revalidation Assessment.

• A description of the layout of the DP console, screens, and menus found on the DP simulators;• A description of the vessel being simulated, its equipment, and capabilities;• The ASOG, CAM/TAM, and/or decision support tool that will be used; and• The checklist that will be used for the DP operation.

The OSVDPA allows the Assessee to waive their right to receive this information early by signing the appropriate box on the assessment report.

Also during this time, the Examiner/QOBA shall complete Section 5 of the assessment report (or otherwise make this information available to the Assessee, possibly including some of the above-described information to the Assessee completing simulator-based assessments) thereby providing the Assessee with information about what they will be utilizing during the assessment.

Step 8 (Scenario Users) / Step 10 (Standing Order Users): Record the Score.

Once the assessment is complete, the Assessor shall record the assessment score by completing Section 3, Section 4, and Section 6 of the assessment report. All of these sections must be completed. It should be noted, the assessment reports are designed to capture all of the information about the assessment while preserving the DPO or Prospective DPO's data. Specifically, when these reports are received by the OSVDPA during a certificate application process, the OSVDPA shall record the data and then remove the last two pages of the assessment report, thereby ensuring that this information is not detrimental to a DPO or Prospective DPO’s employment. More information on the assessment reports is found in Section 6 below. Once this is completed, the assessment report shall be returned to the Assessee.

Step 8 (Standing Order Users): Signatures.

See the instructions provided above.


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• Form P3A-1-CV, the Phase 3 Assessment Report (Current Version) for Phase 3 Assessments,• Form P4A-1-CV, the Phase 4 Assessment Report (Current Version) for Phase 4 Assessments (and Revalidation Assessments), or• Form P5A-1-CV, the Phase 5 Assessment Report (Current Version) for Phase 5 Assessments.


Step 9 (Scenario Users) / Step 11 (Standing Order Users): Debrief.

Once the assessment report has been completed and signed by the Examiner/QOBA, they shall allow the Assessee to see the complete scenario or standing order sheets for the purposes of learning what they did correctly and incorrectly during the assessment. However, the Examiner/QOBA shall not allow the Assessee to keep or copy the scenario or standing order sheets and once the review is complete, the sheets shall be destroyed.

Step 9 (Standing Order Users): Conduct the assessment.

Once Section 1 has been signed, the Examiner/QOBA shall begin the assessment, providing the directions and prompts listed in the Assessment Items and using the associated scoring criteria to record the appropriate score. The OSVDPA recommends the Examiner/QOBA utilize the standing order sheets to record the score, however, the Assessor can use other resources if they so choose. (For more information on how the standing order sheets are used see Section 6).

Step 10 (Standing Order Users): Record the Score.


Step 11 (Standing Order Users): Debrief.


5 Definitions

This section lists and defines the terms that are to be used in connection with OSVDPA assessments.

Ask. An instruction provided to Examiners/QOBAs. For assessment items listed as “ask” items, the Examiner/QOBA shall ask the Assessee for the required information. For comparison, other assessment items use instructions including: “do not prompt,” “observe,” or “prompt.” “Prompt” items are different than “ask” items because “ask” items require verbal information from an Assessee, whereby “prompt” items require the Assessee to perform a task.

Assessee. The DPO or Prospective DPO that is taking the assessment.

Assessment Items. The points of evaluation which are combined to compose an assessment. As listed in this document, each Assessment Item contains a unique identifier, a description of the skill or knowledge measured by the item, set up and scoring criteria to assist the Examiner/QOBA when they utilize the item in an assessment, the competencies covered by the item, if the item is a Tier 1 or Tier 2 Item (see below), which DP equipment class should utilize the item, which Phases should utilize the item, and how it should be conveyed to the DPO or Prospective DPO.

Assessment Report. The form where the assessments are recorded. Specifically, the assessment reports are as follows:

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One copy of each of these forms is included in the OSVDPA LB-1-CV, the OSVDPA In-Scheme Logbook (Current Version) and one copy of Form P4A-1-CV is included in the OSVDPA LB-2-CV, the OSVDPA Post-Scheme Logbook (Current Version) for Revalidation Assessments. Additional copies these forms—to use for retakes—are available at Accredited Training Providers or the OSVDPA.

Cold Simulator. A simulator replicating a DP system that the Assessee has not used before or not used recently.

Decision Support Tool. A decision support tool is a guideline or standard operating procedure which directs, informs, or guides a DPO’s operational decisions. The most prevalent example of a decision support tool is an Activity Specific Operations Guidance (ASOG). However, other examples of decision support tools are a vessel’s operations manual, Standing Orders, or charterer’s instructions.

Do Not Prompt. An instruction provided to Examiners/QOBAs. For assessment items listed as “do not prompt” items, the Examiner/QOBA should not prompt, hint, or otherwise tell the Assessee to complete task listed in the item. Instead, the skill being assessed by the item is determining if the Assessee knows to perform the task. For comparison, other assessment items are listed as “observe,” “prompt,” or “ask.” As a contrast with “observe” items, “do not prompt items” cannot be hinted at or prompted under any circumstances.

Examiner. The individual that scores a simulator-based assessment. The Examiner must have completed formal assessment training, demonstrated competency in assessment administration and scoring, and be a DP Instructor Certified by the OSVDPA.

Exercise. An exercise is the DP operation that is being conducted during the assessment. As such, the exercises provide a frame within which the Assessment Items are fit, thereby making the assessment seem more like a true-to-life DP operation, rather than an unconnected list of items that must be done correctly.

Layered. An assessment that is conducted during the course of a real DP operation onboard a vessel. During a layered assessment, as items required by the real operation match the pre-selected assessment items the DPO or Prospective DPO’s performance of the items is recorded (or simulated or mimicked items are recorded during the operation. Layered assessments can be conducted over periods up to 14 days. Layered assessments must be conducted using a standing order. Specifically, QOBA’s conducting layered assessment shall pick the eligible exercise which most closely resembles the operation being conducted.

List. An instruction provided to Examiners/QOBAs. This item states that if the Examiner/QOBA allows the DPO or Prospective DPO to see a portion of the items that will be included in the assessment for the purposes of understanding the kind of DP operation being conducted, this item may be one of the ones shown. List Items are also usually those items which the Examiner/QOBA prompts the Assessee to complete or asks the Assessee about during the operation. As a contrast, those items denoted as “do not list” should not be shown prior to the start of the assessment and are usually items that are not mentioned to the Assessee prior to the time they occur during the assessment.

Mimic. As used in connection with Assessment Items, “mimic” means to imitate a particular action, event, fault, failure, or condition that cannot otherwise be conducted for the purpose of assessing the DPO or Prospective DPO’s competency. Mimicking is most often conducted by the QOBA telling the Assesse what happened and asking the Assessee to demonstrate and/or explain what they would do if such an event actually occurred. For example, a QOBA might mimic a vessel losing a breaker to assess a DPO’s reaction to such a failure. At no time should mimicking be used during simulator-based assessments. Mimicking should only be used during offshore assessments when conducting or simulating the Assessment Items is not possible, is prohibited by the vessel operator or charterer or endangers the safety of the vessel, crew, or the environment.

Observe. An instruction provided to Examiners/QOBAs. For “observe” Assessment Items, the Examiner/QOBA should observe the Assessee performing the task during the course of normal operations. For comparison, other Assessment Items are denoted as “Do not prompt,” “prompt,” or “ask.” Items. As a contrast, with “do not prompt” items, observe items can be prompted by the Assessee if the subject of the assessment item does not come up during the course of normal operations.


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Pass/Fail. All items contained within an assessment are scored on a pass or fail scale. Decisions made by the Examiner /QOBA as to if an Assessee passed or failed the assessment item are determined by using the scoring criteria provided by the OSVDPA within the Assessment Item.

Prompt. An instruction provided to Examiners/QOBAs. For Assessment items listed as “prompt” items, the Examiner/QOBA should prompt the Assessee to perform the task covered by the assessment item (if the Assessee does not perform this task on their own). As an alternative, assessment items may be listed as “Do not prompt,” “observe,” or “ask.”

Qualified on Board Assessor (QOBA). A DPO certified by the OSVDPA to conduct the Phase 4 and Phase 5 Assessments. In conducting these assessments, the QOBA utilizes criteria established by the OSVDPA to evaluate whether the DPO or Prospective DPO has passed the assessment.

Scenario. Scenarios are pre-printed assessments designed by the OSVDPA. Each scenario contains a narrative of what DP operation is being undertaken, what happens during the operation, and what Assessment Items are recorded by the Examiner/QOBA. Scenarios can be used on simulator-based assessments or vessel-based assessments that occur during a single watch.

Simulate. As used in connection with Assessment Items, “simulate” means to imitate a particular action, event, fault, failure, or condition that cannot otherwise be conducted for the purpose of assessing the DPO or Prospective DPO’s competency, usually through the use of the vessel’s onboard simulator. At no time should simulating be used during simulator-based assessments.

Standing order. The standing order is a way of conducting OSVDPA Assessments when the Examiner or QOBA wants to create their own assessment instead of conducting one of preprinted scenario assessments.

Tier 1 Item. Assessment items are divided into two types: Tier 1 and Tier 2. Tier 1 Items are items that if, done incorrectly or not completed, cause the vessel to lose position or heading. Each assessment must cover no less than 15 Tier 1 Items all of which must be completed correctly for the assessment to be passed.

Tier 2 Item. Assessment items that are not Tier 1 Items. Tier 2 Items cover set up, monitoring and system operations. Assessments must contain no less than 30 Tier 2 Items. An Assessee must correctly complete no less than 80 percent (24 items) of these items correctly to pass the assessment.

Time Out. A stoppage of a simulator-based assessment caused by the Assessee not knowing the controls or displays of a Cold Simulator. When requesting a time out, the Assessee must clearly state what control, feature, display, option, or function they are seeking.

Unprompted Knowledge. Some Assessment Items seek to measure not if a DPO or Prospective DPO can correctly complete a task but rather that the task must be completed in order to provide for safe DP operations. For example, a DPO should know (without prompting) to assess the environmental conditions against the vessel’s capabilities prior to the start of an operation. Within assessments, competencies addressing unprompted knowledge are usually denoted as “Do not list” items.


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6 Assessment Documents.

This section provides a summary of all assessment-related documents, instructions for how each document should be used, and a description of how OSVDPA documents are titled (and what information can be gained from document’s titles). Specifically, this section provides instructions for the following:

• OSVDPA CT-1-CV, the OSVDPA Competency Standard (Current Version): This document lists every ability or skill which the OSVDPA expectsDPOs to know or be able to perform.

• OSVDPA AS-1-CV, the Assessment Guide and Item Bank (Current Version): This document lists every assessment exercise and Assessment Item thatmay be found in a Phase 3, Phase 4, Phase 5, or Revalidation Assessment. Additionally, this document provides instructions for how an OSVDPA assessmentshall be conducted.

• OSVDPA AS-2-CV, the Assessment Standing Order (Current Version). This is a memo that is sent via email to each Examiner/QOBA listing whichassessment exercises and assessment items are to be utilized for assessments. Examiners/QOBAs can also chose to conduct some assessment through theuse of a scenario (see below).

• Assessment Reports. These are the forms utilized to record a DPO or Prospective DPO’s performance on an assessment. As the rules for using Form P3A-1-CV, Form P4A-1-CV, and Form P5A-1-CV are the same, this document only lists and provides an example of one of these documents. Specifically, theassessment reports have the following names and purposes.

o Form P3A-1-CV, the Phase 3 Assessment Report (Current Version). This form is utilized to record the Phase 3 Assessment. A copy of this formcan be found in OSVDPA LB-1-CV, the OSVDPA In-Scheme Logbook (Current Version), additional copies of this form are available from theOSVDPA or Accredited Training Providers.

o Form P4A-1-CV, the Phase 4 Assessment Report (Current Version). Similar to Form P3A-1-CV but for the Phase 4 and RevalidationAssessments. A copy of this form is found in OSVDPA LB-1-CV and OSVDPA LB-2-CV, the OSVDPA Post-Scheme Logbook (Current Version).

o Form P5A-1-CV, the Phase 5 Assessment Report (Current Version). Same as Form P4A-1-CV but for the Phase 5 Assessment.• Assessment Scenarios. These are pre-printed assessments provided by The OSVDPA. Each scenario provides a narrative of a DP operation, what happens

during the operation, the 45 Assessment Items to be included, and a recommended order the items should be recorded in. Scenarios offer less flexibility inassessment content, as opposed to standing orders, but with more ease in conducting the assessment because all of the information is provided.

Naming Convention: Most OSVDPA documents (except for scenarios) follow the below listed naming convention. Examiners/QOBAs can understand a great deal about whether and how a document should be used by its name. As such, the following bullet points attempt to explain the OSVDPA document naming convention:

• The OSVDPA attempts to put every rule it abides by, or requires others to abide by, in public documents called “standards”. All standards start with“OSVDPA”. For example, the assessment content standard is “OSVDPA AS-1-CV, the Assessment Guide and Item Bank (Current Version)”.

• The OSVDPA attempts to make securing a DPO certificate easier by publishing forms that dictate exactly what information should be provided to theOSVDPA. These forms are denoted by the first word in the document title. For example, to record a Phase 4 assessment, one should use the “Form P4A-1-CV, the Phase 4 Assessment Report (Current Version)”.

• The OSVDPA understands that modifications to the scheme will be necessary. In fact, we welcome your comments and suggestions as ways of identifyingand correcting issues within the scheme. As issues are addressed and documents updated, the OSVDPA has a version control and tracking system in itsdocument titles to ensure everyone is using the appropriate versions. Specifically, the last three digits of a document’s code reflect the version number. Forexample, when the OSVDPA began operation, it used the first version of its competency standard, “OSVDPA CT-1-001, the OSVDPA Competency Standard


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(Version 1). In order to reduce the number of changes, the OSVDPA utilizes a system whereby when one document refers to another document, the version number is replaced by “CV,” meaning the referenced information is found in the most current version of that document. For example, the OSVDPA’s competency requirements for DPOs are found in “OSVDPA CT-1-CV, the OSVDPA Competency Standard (Current Version).” The “Form Library” section of the OSVDPA website lists the most current (and all accepted) versions of each document.

OSVDPA CT-1-CV, the OSVDPA Competency Standard:

Defined competencies are the basis of the OSVDPA scheme. All aspects of the OSVDPA scheme are evaluated by whether or not they cover the competencies listed in this standard. OSVDPA CT-1-CV was developed after a review of all existing international standards and regulations, industry-created guidance documents (for example, IMCA M 117 and MTS Operations Guidance), and an understanding of the cause of previous DP incidents.

Each competency is accompanied by a unique identifying number. These numbers are found throughout the OSVDPA scheme and are referenced across all OSVDPA products. The competency table is organized by subject and by the phase where Prospective DPOs are first assessed on their understanding of the competency. It is important to note that the phase number listed next to each competency is only the phase where the competency will first be assessed, many (if not most) competencies appear on the assessments of subsequent phases. See example below.

OSVDPA AS-1-CV, the Assessment Guide and Item Bank (Current Version):

This document is the catalog of all Assessment Items and assessment exercises utilized by the OSVDPA for practical assessments. Additionally, this document contains an extensive guide for how assessment should be conducted.

Following the assessment instructions, this document contains the assessment exercises. As stated above, an exercise is the DP operation that is being conducted during the assessment. As such, the exercises provide a frame within which the Assessment Items are fit, thereby making the assessment seem more like a true-to-life DP operation, rather than an unconnected list of items that must be done correctly.

An example of an Exercise is included on the following page.

219.8Demonstrate setting excursion limits based upon company/client procedures, job requirements, or the vessel's ASOG (Practical).

Competency Number: Used throughout the OSVDPA to denote the competency.

Competency: The knowledge or ability being assessed. Each competency is listed as “theoretical” (something a DPO must know) or “practical” (something a DPO must be able to do).

Phase Number: The number of the first phase where the competency will be assessed. Competencies might also be included on the assessments of subsequent phases. For example, 19.8 may also be part of the Phase 3, 4, or 5 assessments.


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Exercise 1:

The Vessel "Highlander" is navigating in open sea waters at a known oilfield location when comes to the bridge an order to supply fuel to the Semi-submersible drilling rig "Titan IV". The Assessee will then locate the rig, and start the approach procedure. All steps taken by the Assessee will be monitored and cross-checked to fulfil the ASOG, CAM/TAM, or other decision support tools used for a supply operation. The exercise finishes after the transfer has been completed and the vessel has exited the 500 meter zone.

Conditions: Forecast: Wind 10 knots/ NE Wind 18 knots/ ENE Current 0.8 knots / ENE Current 0.8 knots / ENE Wave 1.0 Meters / N Wave 1.5 Meters / NE Time of Day Dusk Time of Day Night Weather Partly Cloudy Weather Partly Cloudy

OSVDPA AS-1-CV also lists the Assessment Items. Like questions on a test, Assessment Items are the individual points of measurement that form the basis of the assessment score. To ensure assessments can be made relevant to the vessel(s) and industrial mission(s) the DPO or Prospective DPO uses or engages in, there are more than 200 Assessment Items in the item bank, however, each assessment is composed of only 45 items. Below, is a summarized example of an Assessment Item.

Item Number Assessment Item:

Examiner/QOBA set up instructions and Pass/Fail criteria:

Competency Covered Tier

DP Class Phase

How Item is

conveyed

6j-1

Set the position and heading alarms for the specified DP operation

Prompt the Assessee to set up the position and heading alarms for the specified DP operation. The item is passed if the Assessee sets the alarm limits within those prescribed by the ASOG, charterer instruction, company policy, or accepted industry guidance.

1.6 19.8 Tier 2 All All

List. Prompt.

OSVDPA AS-2-CV, the Assessment Standing Order (Current Version).

Instructions and scoring criteria: This column can list up to three pieces of information. The top paragraph details how the assessment item should be set up or expressed to the Assessee (for example: tell the Examiner/QOBA to create a PRS failure or tell the Assessor to prompt the Assessee to set the position alarms. The second paragraph in the column explains what criteria the Examiner/QOBA should use to determine if the item was passed or failed. Often, this criteria is based on factors relevant to the vessel, such as the vessel’s ASOG. The third paragraph (not present on every Assessment Item), list special instructions, such as an international standard that should be used by the Examiner/QOBA as a scoring standard, or when the Assessment Item should not be conducted.

Competency Covered: This column lists the competencies from the OSVDPA CT-1-CV that are covered by the AssessmentItem.

Assessment Item: This column tells the Examiner/QOBA what task or operation must be completed. It is important to note, this column should not be used to tell or prompt the Assessee what to do during the Assessment Item.

DP Class: This column states on which DP classed vessels the assessment item can

Tier: This column lists if the item is Tier 1 or Tier 2. Each assessment has 15 Tier 1 Items and 30 Tier 2 Items. All Tier 1 Items must be completed correctly and 80 percent of the Tier 2 must be completed correctly to pass the

Phase: This column lists the phases that can include this assessment. “All” meaning Phase 3, Phase 4, and Phase 5. All items are eligible for Revalidation Assessments.

How Item is Conveyed: This column explains if the Examiner/QOBA should tell the DPO to do the item or if the item represents “unprompted knowledge.”

Exercise Number. The exercise number is referenced by the standing orders, which dictate which exercises are eligible during different time periods. Additionally, the assessment reports ask which exercise was used to conduct the assessment.

Exercise. This is the operation that is being conducted during the assessment. The exercises provides a story or frame within which the assessment items are fit, thereby making the assessment feel more like a real operation instead of a list of tasks. When conducted as a layered assessment, the QOBA shall still selects the eligible assessment that best mirrors the actual operation.

Conditions. When conducted on a simulator, the Examiner shall set the conditions to be equal to those listed here.

Item Number: A unique number used to identify the Assessment Item on assessment reports and notifications of


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As stated elsewhere in this guide, the standing order is a way of conducting OSVDPA Assessments when the Examiner or QOBA wants to create their own assessment instead of conducting one of preprinted scenario assessments. For example, the vessel served on by the DPO or Prospective DPO might have a very specific set up, thus, the QOBA might use a standing order to design his own assessment to mirror that setup. Additionally, standing orders must be used when the assessment is conducted over a period exceeding a single watch.

This memo is called the standing order because the version stays valid until it is replaced by the OSVDPA. When it is replaced, the new standing order is sent to each Examiner, QOBA, Enrolled Vessel Operator, and Accredited Training Providers. The current standing order is also listed under the “Assessment” tab on the OSVDPA website. Finally, the OSVDPA understands that Examiners/QOBAs shall not always have access to email or the OSVDPA website, as such, the OSVDPA accepts assessments that utilize one of the previous two standing orders (for example, if the OSVDPA most recently issued OSVDPA AS-2-003, the Assessment Standing Order (Version 3), the OSVDPA shall accept assessments utilizing version 1 or version 2).

The standing order listing which assessment exercises and assessment items are to be utilized for each assessment, providing options for each subsection of Assessment Items. In selecting which item to utilize, the OSVDPA encourages Examiners/QOBAs to select the Assessment Item most relevant to the day-to-day operation of the Assessee. The OSVDPA has attempted to structure the subsections whereby every DPO or Prospective DPO, or DP vessel will be able to be able to complete the requisite number of items listed in that subsection. However, there are times when that is simply not possible (for example, some items are simply not appropriate for a Phase 3 Assessment or capable on a vessel with a limited number of reference systems), in these cases, the standing order directs the Examiner/QOBA what other subsection should include double the number of items to make up for these shortfalls.

Below is an example of how the standing order is laid out. With this example, the OSVDPA provides explanatory text.

Subsection 6j (Other Planning and Risk Assessing Items).

Select 3 of the 5 options below

6j-1


Prompt the Assessee to set up the position and heading alarms for the specified DP operation. The item is passed if the Assessee sets the alarm limits within those prescribed by the ASOG, charterer instruction, or company policy.

Selected

Pass

Fail Phase 3 Assessments should not include 6j-2.

Phase 5 Assessments must include 6j-2.

6j-2

Demonstrate enabling the vessel's consequence analysis function.

Prompt the Assessee to initiate the required function. The item is passed if the Assessee correctly enables the function.

Selected

Pass

Fail

6j-5

Power up the DP system in accordance with the vessel's operations manual or DP manufacturer's instructions.

Prompt the Assessee to power up the DP system via the required procedures. The item is passed if the Assessee powers up the DP system in accordance with the procedures contained in vessel's operations manual or DP manufacturer's instructions

Selected

Pass

Fail

Each subsection is listed in bold and denoted by a line underneath. This line lists how many Assessment Items must be included

in the assessment and how many options are provided.

Each Assessment Items are listed in a form similar to the form listed in OSVDPA AS-1-CV (see description above). However, some of the minor columns are excluded and a column providing the Examiner/QOBA room to conduct a running tally.

Special instructions for each Assessment Item are found above the Assessment Item. As seen at left, these examples can be references to Phases or DP vessel classes. Additionally, references to “Tier 1 Items” and “Do not Prompt” Items are found in this space.


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Assessment Scenarios.

Scenarios are pre-printed assessments designed by the OSVDPA. Each scenario contains a narrative of what DP operation is being undertaken, what happens during the operation, and what Assessment Items are recorded by the Examiner/QOBA. Scenarios can be used on simulator-based assessments or vessel-based assessments that occur during a single watch. Because scenarios list exactly what Assessment Items are included in the assessment, scenario-based assessments can be less cumbersome for the Examiner or QOBA to conduct. To ensure this loss of customization does not cause scenario-based assessments to be irrelevant to the daily operations conducted by the Assessee, the OSVDPA provides multiple scenarios for Examiners and QOBAs to choose from.

The decision as to what assessment scenario should be chosen for a DPO or Prospective DPO’s assessment, is one that should be made in collaboration between the Examiner/QOBA and the Assessee. To do so, both parties can review the list of “live” (or currently accepted) scenarios found under the “Assessment” tab on the OSVDPA website. This page provides a description of the scenario, without providing the Assessee any information about the content of the assessment, thereby ensuring the assessment is a true measure of competency, not ability to memorize answers.

The Examiner/QOBA and Assessee should select the scenario that is most appropriate for the vessel(s) the DPO or Prospective DPO serves on and mirrors the industry mission the DPO or Prospective DPO participates in. This selection should be made on the OSVDPA website or in other ways which prevent the Assessee from seeing the entire content of the scenario. Once the scenario to be utilized is selected the Examiner/QOBA should print the entire scenario, providing the first page to the Assessee while ensuring the Assessee does not see any of the subsequent pages, see below for more information about the layout of a scenario.

Each scenario is composed of two pieces, the “Assessee Copy” and the “Assessor Copy.” The Assessee Copy is a single page and provides a broad overview of the intended operation that the scenario will be conducting. The Assessor Copy is multiple pages in length and describes each assessment to be utilized, when it should occur, how to set up the item, and provides an area to record the DPO or Prospective DPO’s score on the Assessment Item. A sample of an assessment scenario is included below.


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Scenario Example Number 1.

Assessee Copy: This is the Assessee Copy of a typical scenario. As seen, the copy provides a very short description of what is going on in the Assessment. As listed in the narrative, the words in bold type and within brackets can changed to something within the brackets or something similar as the value, term, or item listed in the brackets. The title code of the scenario also provides information about the assessment, the first letter in the code specifies the type of vessel = logistics, C = construction, O = other, etc. The middle two letters specify the asset type, for example, “FL” for floating, or “SS” for subsea.

The last sentence of the “Assessee Copy” always states when the assessment should or should not be used. For instance, this sentence on the above scenario says, “As an assessment for a DP-1 vessel, this assessment is inappropriate for a DPO seeking a Class A DPO Certificate.

The conditions listed on the scenario have been formulated to provide guidance to Examiners when conducting simulator-based assessments. When conducted on a vessel, the condition information listed in the scenario is simply a guide, the Assessor does not have to wait for conditions to be within the parameters listed within the scenario.


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Scenario Example Number 2.

Below is one of the scoring pages from the same scenario listed above. As seen, there are some instructions for the Examiner/QOBA to utilize in setting up how the Assessment Items will be assessed (the text not in boxes directly below). In this case, the set up instructions direct the Examiner/QOBA to provide some customization to make the assessment true to what the Assessee does on a daily basis. Special instructions such as those listing which items are “Tier 1 Items” or those explaining which Items are “Do not Prompt” Items are found in bold type immediately above the Assessment Item in question.


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Assessment Reports.

Assessment Reports are the forms utilized to record a DPO or Prospective DPO’s performance on an assessment. Specifically, these forms are titled: • Form P3A-1-CV, the Phase 3 Assessment Report (Current Version). This form is utilized to record the Phase 3 Assessment. A copy of this form can be

found in OSVDPA LB-1-CV, the OSVDPA In-Scheme Logbook (Current Version), additional copies of this form are available from the OSVDPA orAccredited Training Providers.

• Form P4A-1-CV, the Phase 4 Assessment Report (Current Version). Similar to Form P3A-1-CV but for the Phase 4 and Revalidation Assessments. Acopy of this form is found in OSVDPA LB-1-CV and OSVDPA LB-2-CV, the OSVDPA Post-Scheme Logbook (Current Version).

• Form P5A-1-CV, the Phase 5 Assessment Report (Current Version). Same as Form P4A-1-CV but for the Phase 5 Assessment.

The three forms are virtually the same, thus, Form P4A-1-CV shall be summarized and used for an example below, however, most of the same rules apply to the other assessment reports.

The form’s primary purpose is capturing and recording the OSVDPA assessment. But the OSVDPA understands data capture is not always positive for all parties involved. The OSVDPA’s aim is to improve the safety of the offshore industry, not adversely harm its participants. As such, when these assessment reports are submitted to the OSVDPA (usually as part of a certificate application or application for revalidation) the OSVDPA records the data and then removes the pages carrying the data from the logbook.

Within its primary purpose, the form records three areas of information. First, the administrative information about the assessment (e.g. who conducted the assessment, what scenario or standing order was used, if all the appropriate waivers were signed etc.). Second, the form records information about how the assessment was conducted, such as what systems and information was available to the Assessee and what were the conditions during the assessment. Finally, the form records the content of the assessment, such as what Assessment Items were included in the assessment and if the Assessee passed or failed each of these Assessment Items.

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Section 1: Acknowledgements. This Section requires all of those involved in the assessment to sign the form acknowledging that they understand they are entering an assessment, they understand the rules of the assessment, will not break said rules, and will simulate/mimic (or even halt the entire assessment) if anything believed to endanger the safety of the crew, vessel, or other individuals or assets.

Examiners or QOBAs shall take care to remember to put their Instructor number or QOBA Number in this space, not their DPO Certificate Number.

Section 2: Assessment Information. This section records the administrative information about the assessment. Examiners and QOBAs shall take care to provide assessment content that has not been viewed before by the Assessee (see question 2a and 2b). Additionally, Examiners of simulator-based assessments shall take care to ensure Section 2e is completed (if necessary).


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Section 4: Score Tally. While this information may seem redundant of some of the information in Section 2 and Section 3, it is repeated here because this page stays with the OSVDPA when the specific assessment information is removed from the Assessee’s logbook. Therefore, Section 4 should be completed completely.

Section 5: Vessel/Simulator and Condition Information. During simulator based assessments, this section can be utilized by the Examiner/QOBA to provide the Assessee information about the simulated vessel, the conditions, and the resources available to the Assessee. During a vessel based assessment this information can be utilized for that purpose or as a simple record of what was available.


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Section 6: Score Record. This section is where the performance of each Assessment Items is recorded. For each item the Examiner/QOBA should clearly record the Assessment Item Number, if it was a Tier 1 or Tier 2 Item, and if the Item was passed or failed. Additionally, if so desired, the Examiner/QOBA can list the Item Number for the “List” items, in order to expedite the assessment by providing the Assessee some information about the operation they will be conducting.


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7 Assessment Policies and Procedures

This section provides a detailed summary of the policies and procedures governing OSVDPA Phase 3, Phase 4, and Phase 5 assessments. More information about these rules can be found in OSVDPA MPP-1-CV, the OSVDPA Manual of Policies and Procedures (Current Version). Phase 3 (Simulator) Course: At the end of the Phase 3 (Simulator) Course (the Prospective DPO must be present for no less than 95 percent of the instruction hours contained in the course), the Prospective DPO shall be required to pass a simulator-based assessment covering the competencies tested in Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 3 of the OSVDPA Competency Table. The Phase 3 Assessment is scored by the OSVDPA-certified instructor conducting the assessment. The assessment must be taken at the Training Provider where the Prospective DPO took the Phase 3 (Simulator) Course and must be taken on the day the course is finished. If the Prospective DPO fails this assessment, they are provided two (2) additional attempts at passing the assessment. No more than two (2) of these attempts may be taken during any one (1) day and all three (3) attempts must be conducted within 120 days of the first attempt. If all of these attempts are failed, the Prospective DPO must retake the Phase 3 (Simulator) Course. The Phase 3 Assessment is conducted on simulators rated as meeting Class B or Class A as described in OSVDPA SIM-1-CV, the OSVDPA Simulator Standard (Current Version). Phase 4 (Watchkeeping): Once the Prospective DPO has completed the Phase 4 requirements, he or she is allowed to take the Phase 4 Assessment. Specifically, the assessment is only administered after the Prospective DPO has completed the following:

• 60 days of Sea Time, • 180 hours Practical Experience, and • The Phase 4 taskbook.

When conducted onboard a vessel, the assessment must be administered by a Qualified on Board Assessor (see Section 5). Understanding that working vessels cannot always dedicate time to DPO assessments, the OSVDPA allows vessel-based Phase 4 Assessments to be conducted over a period of up to 15 days. However, once the Prospective DPO starts the assessment on a vessel, he or she must finish the assessment on that vessel. Alternatively, the OSVDPA allows Prospective DPOs to complete the Phase 4 Assessment on an OSVDPA-approved simulator. In this instance, the assessment is conducted under essentially the same policies and procedures as the Phase 3 Assessment (see above). If the Prospective DPO fails the Phase 4 Assessment, he or she cannot switch mediums until he or she completes any required remedial learning, i.e., if the first attempt at passing the Phase 4 Assessment is on a vessel, the second and third retake attempts must be on a vessel. The Prospective DPO is provided three (3) opportunities to pass the Phase 4 Assessment. No more than two (2) of these attempts may be taken during any one (1) day and all three (3) attempts must be conducted within 120 days of the first attempt. If a Prospective DPO does not pass the assessment during these three (3) attempts, the Prospective DPO shall be required to complete an additional 30 days of Sea Time and 90 hours of Practical Experience before attempting to pass the Phase 4 Assessment for a fourth time.


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Phase 5 (Upgrading): DPOs that have earned a Class B DPO Certificate can upgrade this certificate to a Class A DPO Certificate by completing Phase 5 (Upgrading). Please note that this is an optional Phase and is not required. Phase 5 (Upgrading) is conducted under essentially the same policies and procedures as Phase 4 (Watchkeeping), except the DPO is required to record the following aboard a vessel with a DP class notation of DP-2 or DP-3 vessel:

• 30 days of Sea Time, • 60 hours of Practical Experience, and • The Phase 5 Taskbook.

Once the Phase 5 (Upgrading) requirements are completed, the DPO is allowed to take the Phase 5 Assessment. The Phase 5 Assessment is conducted under the same policies and procedures as the Phase 4 Assessment. Revalidation: OSVDPA DPO Certificates are valid for five (5) years from the date printed on the certificate. To revalidate a certificate, a DPO must record the following Training and Certification Activities within the five (5) years preceding their submission of a Revalidation Application:

• 150 days of Sea Time, • 450 hours of Practical Experience, and • Passage of the Phase 4 Assessment (after completion of the above).


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3.0 knots WNWWave

Time of Day Weather Partly Cloudy

WaveTime of Day

Current Wave 1.5 Meters / NW Time of Day Day

Forecast: Forecast:

Weather Partly Cloudy

1.0 knots ESE

Exercise: The vessel “Big Sky” is an MPSV conducting ROV operations supporting the inspection of a production line. The exercise starts in the middle of the operation with the “Big Sky” within the 500 meter zone of a floating installation. The ROV team leader directs the vessel to move 200 meters to starboard so the ROV can start the inspection of the line. Subsequently, the vessel follows the ROV as it moves along the line. At the end of the inspection, the vessel retrieves the ROV and then leaves the 500 meter zone under either joystick or DP. Once the “Big Sky” leaves the 500 meter zone it must navigate on manual control through a crowded field.

Wind Current

10 knots/ NEConditions:

0.8 knots / ENE1.0 Meters / N

DayPartly Cloudy

WaveTime of Day Weather

Forecast: Wind 18 knots/ ENECurrent 0.8 knots / ENE

1.5 Meters / NE DuskPartly Cloudy

Wave

Exercise 4Exercise 3

Exercise:The Vessel "Apollo" is an OSV/FSV navigating in open sea waters at a known oilfield location in her way to perform a mud transfer to the MODU “Lazy Giant.” The Assessee will locate the rig, and start the approach procedure. All steps taken by the Assessee will be monitored and cross-checked to fulfil the ASOG, CAM/TAM, or other decision support tool requirements for a fluid transfer operation. After operation is complete, the Assessee requested to perform an end of operation plan, and terminate operation in a safe manner.

Conditions: Wind 10 knots SCurrent 0.8 knots ESEWave 1.0 Meters / N Time of Day Day Weather Clear

Wind 12 knots/SW0.8 knots / ENE1.5 Meters / NE

Time of Day NightWeather Partly Cloudy

Exercise 1 Exercise 2

Exercise:The vessel "Highlander" is navigating in open sea waters at a known oilfield location when comes to the bridge an order to supply fuel to the Semi-submersible drilling rig "Titan IV". The Assessee will then locate the rig, and start the approach procedure. All steps taken by the Assessee will be monitored and cross-checked to fulfil the ASOG, CAM/TAM, or other decision support tool requirements for a supply operation. The exercise finishes after the transfer has been completed and the vessel has exited the 500 meter zone.

Exercise:The vessel "NOLA Express" is a crewboat navigating in open seas in a known oilfield location on her way to perform a crew change at the Jackup “Heavy Boy.” The Assessee will locate the rig, and start the approach procedure in accordance with the vessel operator or charterer’s procedures. All steps taken by the Assessee will be monitored and cross-checked to fulfil the ASOG, CAM/TAM, or other decision support tool requirements for a crew change. During the operation, the Assessee shall follow all of the procedures required by the vessel operator or charterer. When the transfer is complete, the Trainee is requested to perform an end of operation plan, and t i t ti i f

Conditions: 15 knots/ NEWind

Current 1.0 Meters / N 2.0 knots / ENE

ClearDawn

12 knots/NW

1.5 Meters / Nw Day

Weather

Wind Current WaveTime of Day Weather

Conditions: Wind 10 knots/ NE

Forecast: Wind 18 knots/ ENECurrent

Assessment Versions

Time of Day DuskWeather Partly Cloudy

Current 0.8 knots / ENEWave 1.0 Meters / N


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All All List. Prompt.

6a-3

Based upon conditions at the start of the operation and the CAM/TAM, can DP operations be initiated?

Prompt the Assessee to evaluate the conditions (or review the information pre-printed in this subsection) and determine if conditions are within the limits specified in CAM/TAM. The item is passed if the Assessee correctly determines conditions (if required) and correctly determines if these conditions are within the limits found in the specified resource or decision support tool.

List. Prompt. 6a-4

Based upon conditions at the start of the operation (forecast) and the CAM/TAM, can DP operations be initiated?

Prompt the Assessee to evaluate the conditions (or review the information pre-printed in this subsection) and determine if conditions are within the limits specified in the CAM/TAM. The item is passed if the Assessee correctly determines conditions (if required) and correctly determines if these conditions are within the limits found in the specified resource or decision support tool. 7.3 Tier 1

Assessment item 6a-5 has been deleted

6a. Based on the environmental information at the start of the operation, can DP operations be initiated or continued?

6a-1

Based upon conditions at the start of the operation and the ASOG, can DP operations be initiated?

Prompt the Assessee to evaluate the conditions at the start of the operation (or review the information pre-printed in this subsection) and determine if conditions allow for DP operations.The item is passed if the Assessee correctly determines conditions (if required), understands the results of these conditions on the vessel, and correctly determines if these conditions could cause the vessel to approach any of the relevant limits (e.g. weather, vessel footprint, or thruster load) listed in the ASOG.


List. Prompt.

PhaseHow/Is the item

conveyed Item

Number Assessment Item: Examiner/QOBA set up instructions and Pass/Fail criteria:Competency

Covered Tier

7.3 Tier 1 All All List. Prompt.

6a-2

Based upon conditions at the start of the operation and the ASOG, can DP operations be initiated?

Prompt the Assessee to evaluate the conditions (or review the information pre-printed in this subsection) and determine if conditions allow for DP operations. The item is passed if the Assessee correctly determines conditions (if required), understands the results of these conditions on the vessel, and correctly determines if these conditions could cause the vessel to approach any of the relevant limits (e.g. weather, vessel footprint, or thruster load) listed in the ASOG.

7.3 19.6

Section 6: Preparation and Risk Assessing. The Assessee shall complete the subsections marked by the Examiner/QOBA as being part of the assessment (marked with an “Item No.”) or the subsections the Assessee knows must be completed. In marking the sections, the Examiner/QOBA should ensure information regarding unprompted knowledge items is not revealed.


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How/Is the item conveyed

Item Number Assessment Item: Examiner/QOBA set up instructions and Pass/Fail criteria:


List. Prompt.

6a-10

Based on the conditions and the vessel's post Worst Case Failure capability plot, can DP operations be initiated?

Prompt the Assessee to use the assessment form to record or otherwise explain (or review the information pre-printed in this subsection) and determine if actual conditions allow for DP activities. The item is passed if the Assessee correctly determines conditions (if required) and correctly determines if these conditions are within the limits found in the specified resource or decision support tool.

7.33.33.4 Tier 2

6a-6

Based upon conditions at the start of the operation and forecast and ________can DP operations be initiated?

Prompt the Assessee to review the actual and forecasted conditions, compare these conditions against the appropriate decision support tool, and determine if DP operations can be initiated. The item is passed if the Assessee, correctly determines conditions (if required) and forcasted conditions (if required), knows to review this information against the appropriate decision support tool. 7.3 Tier 1 All All

List. Do not prompt.

All AllList. Prompt.

6a-9

Based on the actual conditions and the vessel's post Worst Case Failure capability plot, can DP operations be initiated?

Prompt the Assessee to complete the current conditions section of the assessment form (or review the information pre-printed in this subsection) and determine if conditions are within the limits specified in the capability plot. The item is passed if the Assessee correctly determines conditions (if required) and correctly determines if these conditions are within the limits found in the specified resource or decision support tool.

7.33.33.4 Tier 2 All All

6a-7

After a handover, demonstrate an evaluation of environmental conditions against the vessel's ASOG or decision support tool to determine if operations can continue.

After a handover (can simulate or mimic handover) prompt the Assessee to conduct the required evaluation. The item is passed if the Assessee correctly determines conditions (if required), understands the results of these conditions on the vessel, and correctly determines if these conditions could cause the vessel to approach any of the relevant limits (e.g. weather, vessel footprint, or thruster load) listed in the ASOG. Cannot use during the same assessment as 8b-4.

2.4 2.4.2 Tier 2 All All

List. Prompt.

6a-8

Based on the conditions at the start of the operation and the vessel's intact capability plot, can DP operations be initiated?

Prompt the assessee to review the conditions and determine if conditions are within the limits specified in the capability plot. The item is passed if the assessee correctly determines conditions (if required) and correctly determines if these conditions are within the limits found in the specified resource or decision support tool.

7.33.33.4 Tier 2

All AllList. Prompt.


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6a-11

Based on the conditions and a footprint plot, can DP operations be initiated?

Prompt the assessee to use the assessment form to record or otherwise explain (or review the information pre-printed in this subsection) and determine if forecasted conditions impact the vessel's station keeping capabilities. The item is passed if the assessee correctly determines if these conditions significantly change the vessel's station-keeping capabilities. 3.5 Tier 2 All All

List. Prompt.

6b. Check off and list the number of position reference system(s) the assessee intends to use once the operation is started.

6b-1

Describe which position reference systems should be enabled for the operation and explain to the Examiner/QOBA why these choices were made.

Prompt the assessee to list on the assessment form or otherwise explain which position reference system he or she will enable. Once he or she has completed this section, ask the assessee why these choices were made. The item is passed if the assessee selects reference systems which are appropriate for the operation, especially if absolute or relative systems or mixture is appropriate; lessens the ability for outside influences to interfere with PRS data; and chooses a sufficient number to comply with class standards, charterer instructions, or the vessel's ASOG. 19.7 Tier 2 All All

List. Prompt. Ask.

List. Prompt. Ask.

6b-2

Describe which position reference systems should be enabled for the operation and explain to the Examiner/QOBA how these choices minimize the risk posed by the loss of a PRS.

Prompt the assessee to use the assessment form to record or otherwise explain which position reference system he or she will enable. Once he or she has completed this section, ask the assessee how these choices minimize the risk posed by the loss of a PRS system. The item is passed if the assessee selects reference systems which are appropriate for the operation; lessens the ability for outside influences to interfere with PRS data; and these choices minimize the risk posed by the loss of a PRS. 19.7 Tier 2 All All

List. Prompt. Ask.

6c-1

Describe which thruster(s)/propulsion system(s) should be enabled for the operation and explain to the Examiner/QOBA why these choices were made.

Prompt the assessee to use the assessment form to record or otherwise explain which thruster he or she will enable. Once he or she has completed this section, ask the assessee why these choices were made. The item is passed if the assessee selects thrusters which are appropriate for the operation; lessens the ability for outside influences; and chooses a sufficient number to comply with IMO equipment class requirements, charter instructions, or ensure the vessel does not exceed worst case failure. 30.8 Tier 2 All All

6c. Check off and list the number of thruster(s)/ propulsion systems the assessee intents to use once the operation is started.


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6d-1

Describe how the vessel's power generation and distribution system could be set up for the operation using the vessel's Critical Activity Mode (CAM) or maximum redundancy mode as a guide.

Prompt the assessee to use the assessment form to record or otherwise explain how the vessel's power generation and distribution system could be configured in order for these systems to be configured within the vessel's CAM.The item is passed if the assessee is capable of ensuring the vessel's power generation and distribution systems are set up in accordance with the vessel's CAM or identified maximum redundancy mode.

19.1027.7 Tier 2

DP-2DP-3

Phase 4Phase 5

List. Prompt.

6d-2

Describe how the vessel's power generation and distribution system should be set up for the operation using the vessel's Task Appropriate Mode (TAM) as a guide.

Prompt the assessee to use the assessment form to record or otherwise explain how the vessel's power generation and distribution system should be configured in order for these systems to be configured within the vessel's TAM.The item is passed if the assessee is capable of ensuring the vessel's power generation and distribution systems are set up in accordance with the vessel's TAM.

19.1027.7 Tier 2

DP-2DP-3

Phase 4Phase 5

List. Prompt.

6c-2

Describe which thruster and propulsion system(s) should be enabled for the operation and explain to the Examiner/QOBA how these choices minimize the risk posed by the loss of a thruster.

Prompt the assessee to use the assessment form to record or otherwise explain which thruster he or she will enable. Once he or she has completed this section, ask the assessee how these choices minimize the risk posed by the loss of a thruster. The item is passed if the assessee selects thrusters which are appropriate for the operation; lessens the ability for outside influences to interfere with PRS data; and these choices minimize the risk posed by the loss of a thruster. 30.8 Tier 2 All All

ListPrompt.Ask.

6d. Describe how the vessel’s power generation and distribution systems should be configured for the operation.

6c-3

List which thruster and propulsion system(s) should be enabled for the operation and explain if the operation causes any thrusters not to be used or if there are any limitations which should be considered.

Prompt the assessee to use the assessment form to record or otherwise explain which thruster he or she will enable. Once he or she has completed this section, ask the assessee if there are any thrusters that should not be used or if any of the thrusters should be operated under limitations or restrictions (e.g. exclusion zones). The item is passed if the assessee selects thrusters which are appropriate for the operation; and does not select any thrusters which are inappropriate for the operation or recommends the correct restrictions on any applicable thrusters. 30.8 Tier 2 All All

List.Prompt.Ask.

6d-3

Describe how the vessel's power generation and distribution system should be set up for the operation based on the vessel's ASOG.

Prompt the assessee to use the assessment form to record or otherwise explain how the vessel's power generation and distribution system should be configured in order for these systems to be configured within the vessel's ASOG.The item is passed if the assessee is capable of ensuring the vessel's power generation and distribution systems are set up in accordance with the vessel's ASOG. 19.10 Tier 2

DP-2DP-3

Phase 4Phase 5

List. Prompt.


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All

List.Prompt.Ask.

6e-2

Describe which DP sensors will be enabled for the operation once it is started and explain to the Examiner/QOBA how these choices minimize the risk posed by the loss of a sensor.

Prompt the assessee to use the assessment form or otherwise explain each sensor he or she will enable. Once he or she has completed this section, ask the assessee how these choices minimize the risk posed by the loss of a sensor. The item is passed if the assessee selects sensors which are appropriate for the operation; lessens the ability for outside influences to interfere with sensor data; and these choices minimize the risk posed by the loss of a sensor. 19.7 Tier 2

Phase 4Phase 5

List. Prompt.

6e-1

Describe which DP sensors will be enabled for the operation once it is started and explain to the Examiner/QOBA why these choices were made.

Prompt the assessee to use the assessment form or otherwise explain each sensors he or she will enable. Once he or she has completed this section, ask the assessee why these choices were made. The item is passed if the assessee selects DP sensors which are appropriate for the operation; lessens the ability for outside influences to interfere with sensor data; and chooses a sufficient number to comply with class standards, charter instructions, or the vessel's ASOG. 19.7 Tier 2 All

6e. Check off and list the number of DP sensors to be utilized in the operation.

6d-4

Describe how the vessel's power generation and distribution system should be set up to meet the requirements of the IMO equipment class the vessel intents to operate at.

Prompt the assessee to use the assessment form to record or otherwise explain how the vessel's power generation and distribution system should be configured in order to meet class requirements. The item is passed if the assessee is capable of configuring the vessel's power generation and distribution systems in accordance with IMO equipment class. 19.10 Tier 2 All

Phase 4Phase 5

List. Prompt.

6d-5

Describe how the vessel's power generation and distribution system should be set up to meet the charterer's requirements.

Prompt the assessee to use the assessment form to record or otherwise explain how the vessel's power generation and distribution system should be configured in order to meet charterer requirements, informing the assessee that the charterer follows MTS operations guidance and that the operation involves being inside the 500 meter zone. The item is passed if the assessee knows to set up the vessel in accordance with its CAM and sets the vessel up correctly. 19.10 Tier 2

DP-2DP-3

All All

List. Prompt. Ask.


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6f. Risk assessing assessment items.

6f-1

Demonstrate the ability to conduct a formal pre-operation risk assessment.

Prompt the assessee to conduct a formal risk assessment and observe the individual's ability to conduct such an assessment.The item is passed if the assessee conducts such an assessment; correctly identifies major risks to the safety of the crew, the vessel, the installation, the environment, and the ability to continue the operation; and correctly states how these risks can be minimized. Such a risk assessment must comply with your company's policies on formal risk assessment.If conducting assessment on simulator or vessel operator does not have a formal risk assessment procedure chose another item from Section 6f. 19.5 Tier 2 All All

List. Prompt.

6g. Operation planning assessment items.

6g-1

Demonstrate utilizing the vessel's FMEA to identify the vessel's worst case failure

During the planning of an operation, prompt the assesse to identify the vessel's worst case failure capability by the use of the vessel's FMEA. The item is passed if the assessee is able to use the FMEA to find the required information. 16.4 Tier 2 All All

List. Prompt.

6f-2

Demonstrate the ability to conduct a safe job analysis or job safety analysis.

Prompt the assessee to complete a safe job analysis or job safety analysis and observe the individual's ability to conduct such an analysis.The item is passed if the assessee conducts such an analysis, which at a minimum must: correctly identifies major risks, estimates each risk's probability of occurring, and develops a strategy to mitigate the risks. 19.5 Tier 2 All All

List. Prompt.

6f-3

Demonstrate an understanding that DP operations must be risk assessed.

Observe the assessee conduct a risk assessment prior to the start of an operation. The item is passed if the assessee understands DP operations should be risk assessed; he or she conducts such an assessment in accordance with the company or charterer's authorized procedures. 19.5 Tier 2 All All

Do not list. Do not prompt.

6g-2

Demonstrate knowledge of how the vessel's checklists supports the vessel's redundancy concept as proven by the FMEA

During the planning of an operation, prompt the assesse to identify five (5) specific examples of the vessel's checklists supporting and protecting the vessel's redundancy concept, as proven by the vessel's FMEA. The item is passed if the assessee is able to use vessel's FMEA and checklists to demonstrate this knowledge. (This question can be asked after the operation if the Examiner/QOBA does not want to disrupt the assessee's concentration.)

16.216.4 Tier 2 All All

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6g-4

Demonstrate applying the information in the vessel's FMEA to demonstrate how the vessel's TAM does not create for a fully redundant DP system.

During the planning of an operation, prompt the assessee to utilize the vessel's FMEA to demonstrate how the vessel's Task Appropriate Mode (TAM) does not create for a fully redundant DP system. The item is passed if the assessee cites a specific example of information that is contained in the FMEA being reflected in a vessel's TAM. During the planning of an operation, prompt the assessee to complete the DPO checklist and ask him or her to describe how the items listed on the checklist verify the vessel has been set up in accordance with the vessel's redundancy concept. The item is passed if the assessee goes through the checklist and describes how each applicable item supports the vessel's redundancy concept as determined by the FMEA. 17.3 Tier 2

DP-2DP-3 All

List. Prompt. Do not prompt where to find redundancy concept.

6g-3

Demonstrate applying the information in the vessel's FMEA to confirm areas the vessel's CAM that support the vessel's redundancy concept.

During the planning of an operation, prompt the assessee to utilize the vessel's FMEA to confirm five (5) examples of the vessel's Critical Activity Mode (CAM) supporting the vessel's redundancy concept. The item is passed if the assessee cites five (5) specific example of information that is contained in the FMEA being reflected in a vessel's CAM. (This question can be asked after the operation if the Examiner/QOBA does not want to disrupt the assessee's concentration.) 16.4 Tier 2 All All

List.Prompt.

16.4 Tier 2 All AllList.Prompt.

6g-5

Demonstrate verifying that the vessel is configured in accordance with the its redundancy concept.

6g-6

Demonstrate verifying that the vessel is configured in accordance with the intended DP class

During the planning of an operation, prompt the assessee to complete the DPO checklist and ask him or her to describe how the items listed on the checklist verify the vessel has been set up in accordance with the standards of the class the vessel intents to operate at. The item is passed if the assessee goes through the checklist and describes how each applicable item supports the vessel's intended class. 17.3 Tier 2 All

Phase 3 Phase 4

List. Prompt.

6g-7

Demonstrate the creation of an approach plan for a DP operation.

Prompt the assessee to use the information listed in the assessment exercise or scenario to plan an approach to an operation. Note. if assessment is being "layered", the QOBA may prompt the assessee to create an approach plan for the real operation. The item is passed if the plan prepared by the assessee provides for a safe and effective way to move from the vessel's current position to the vessel's working position, is within the vessel's capabilities, factors in simultaneous operations by other vessels, does not endanger the crew, the vessel, the installation, or the environment, and complies with company policy, the charterer's instructions, and industry guidance. 19.9 Tier 2 All All

List.Prompt.


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6g-8 Demonstrate the creation of an exit plan for a DP operation.

Prompt the assessee to use the information listed in the assessment exercise or scenario to plan field exit plan. Note. if assessment is being "layered" the QOBA may prompt the assessee to create a field exit plan for the real operation. The item is passed if the plan prepared by the assessee provides for a safe and effective way to move from the installation to outside the 500 meter zone, is within the vessel's capabilities, factors in simultaneous operations by other vessels, does not endanger the crew, the vessel, the installation, or the environment, and complies with company policy, the charterer's instructions, and industry guidance. 19.9 Tier 2 All All

List.Prompt.

6g-9 Demonstrate the creation of a work plan for a DP operation.

Prompt the assessee to use the information listed in the assessment version description to plan an operation. Note. if assessment is "layered" over a real operation, the QOBA may prompt the assessee to create a work plan for the real operation. The item is passed if the assessee's plan, at a minimum, addresses the below-listed guidance: Section 4.2 of 182 MSF Rev. 2 -- April 2015 (Formerly IMCA M 182): • Defines the vessel's systems and equipment configuration; • Defines the variable limits for equipment and operational parameters of the location and activity (can utilize ASOG);• Defines the actions to be taken by the DPO in response to faults; deteriorating conditions, and performance (can utilize ASOG); and• Provides guidance to the operator in a user friendly tabular format, e.g. (green, blue, yellow, and red statuses). Section 4.8 of MTS DP Operations Guidance (Part 2 Appendix 3)• Environmental criteria for the operation, • Use of DP capability analysis and DP footprints, • DP system set up along with power and propulsion set up, • Required levels of redundancy, • Position reference system planning, and• Integration with activity planning and simultaneous operations planning.Section 4.9 of the MTS DP Operations Guidance (Part 2 Appendix 3) • Configuration for CAM/TAM or other DP system configuration guideline; • Preparation of ASOG (or other decision support tool) including onboard discussions with relevant stakeholders and crew (if allowed by company);• Application of an understanding of the capabilities of the vessel under both intact and worst case failure and limitations imposed by the latter; • Limitations imposed by water depth;• Consequence of a loss of position and/or heading;• SIMOPS and marine/vessel interaction and consequence arising from a change in status (Green to Blue, yellow, or red);• the activity being performed and the necessary time to terminate to bring the vessel to a safe position upon the onset of a failure;• Initiating standby positioning 19.9 Tier 1 All All

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6g-12

Select a working position and heading that complies with international guidelines such as those published by IMCA.

Prompt the assessee to select a working position and heading meeting the applicable requirements. The item is passed if the assessee selects a position and heading that complies with the IMCA guidelines. 19.11 Tier 2 All

Phase 4Phase 5

List. Prompt.

6g-13

Demonstrate the development of a contingency plan and escape route based on the current and forecasted conditions and describe when these plans should be initiated.

Prompt the assessee to develop a contingency and escape plan during the course of the operation planning and ask the assessee to identify five (5) instances where this plan would be initiated. The item is passed if the plans developed by the assessee are practical considering the vessel's capabilities, forecasted conditions, and operation requirements and the five (5) items selected are actual items that would cause the initiation of the plan considering the decision support tool in use. (This question can be asked after the operation if the Examiner/QOBA does not want to disrupt the assessee's concentration.)

19.1221.16 Tier 2 All

Phase 4Phase 5

List. Prompt.

6g-10

Select a working position and heading that enables the vessel to operate within the requirements of the vessel's ASOG when considering the environmental conditions.

Prompt the assessee to select a working position and heading meeting the applicable requirements. The item is passed if the assessee selects a position and heading which enables the vessel to operate within the requirements of its ASOG. 19.11 Tier 2 All

Phase 4Phase 5

List. Prompt.

6g-11

Select a working position and heading that complies with charterer requirements or company policy.

Prompt the assessee to select a working position and heading meeting the applicable requirements. The item is passed if the assessee selects a position and heading that complies with charterer requirements or company policy.

19.1128.9? Tier 2 All

Phase 4Phase 5

List. Prompt.

6g-14

Demonstrate an understanding of which faults, failures, and occurrences might require DPO intervention by applying knowledge of the vessel's FMEA.

During the planning of an operation, ask the assessee what faults, failures, and occurrences might require DPO intervention. The item is passed if the assessee is able to evaluate the vessel's FMEA and determine where vulnerabilities in the vessel's redundancy concept exist and list these areas as areas where the assessee should watch for faults, failures, and occurrences. 16.4 Tier 2 All* All

List. Ask.


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6h-2Know to complete a pre-operation (500 m) checklist

The assessee shall know to complete the required checklist. The item is passed if the assessee knows to complete a pre-operation (500 m) checklist at the correct time and performs all of the verifications required by the checklist. 4.2 Tier 2 All

Phase 4Phase 5

Do not List. Do not Prompt.

6h-3Complete a field arrival checklist.

Prompt the assessee to complete the required checklist. The item is passed if the DPO/Prospective DPO performs all verifications required by the checklist. 4.2 Tier 2 All All

List.Prompt.

6h. Pre-operation checklist assessment items.

6h-1Complete a pre-operation (500 m) checklist.

Prompt the assessee to complete the required checklist. (If allowed by the vessel operator and/or charterer, validating a CAM can replace completing the checklist) The item is passed if the assessee performs all verifications required by the checklist. 4.2 Tier 2 All All

List. Prompt.

6h-5Complete a watch handover checklist.

During a watch handover (can simulate, mimic, or use the Examiner to serve as part of the handover) prompt the assessee to complete the required checklist. The item is passed if the assessee knows to perform a watch handover checklist at the correct time and performs all of the verifications required by the checklist. 4.2 Tier 2 All All

List. Prompt.

6h-6Know to complete a watch handover checklist

The assessee shall know to complete the required checklist. The item is passed if the assessee knows to complete a watch handover checklist at the correct time and performs all of the verifications required by the checklist. 4.2 Tier 2 All

Phase 4Phase 5


6h-4Know to complete a field arrival checklist

The assessee shall know to complete the required checklist. The item is passed if the assessee knows to complete a field arrival checklist at the correct time and performs all of the verifications required by the checklist. 4.2 Tier 2 All

Phase 4Phase 5



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6i-1

Generate a footprint plot for the operation utilizing footprint plotting sheet.

Prompt the assessee to generate the plot. The item is passed if the assessee can correctly produce the plot.Cannot use item during the same assessment as 7d-1. 3.5 Tier 2 All All

List. Prompt.

6i-2

Review the vessel's capability plot and asses if the operation is possible.

Prompt the assessee to conduct the required assessment. The item is passed if the assessee correctly evaluates the vessel's station-keeping capabilities, is able to review this information against the capability plot, and draws the correct conclusions from this review.Cannot use in the same assessment as 7d-2.

3.3 20.6 19.6 (if use ASOG or other). Tier 2 All All

ListPrompt.Do not prompt how to evaluate results.

6h-7

Determine a safe location to complete the pre-operation checklist.

Prompt the assessee to determine a location to conduct the pre-operation checklist. The item is passed if the assessee determines a location which is outside the 500 meter zone (or complies with alternative charterer instructions), is clear of any obstructions, and considers any other vessels operating in the area. 19.4 Tier 2 All All

List. Prompt.

6i. Capability/footprint plot assessment items.

6j-1


Prompt the assessee to set up the position and heading alarms for the specified DP operation. The item is passed if the assessee sets the alarm limits within those prescribed by the ASOG, charterer instruction, or company policy.


List. Prompt.

6j-2

Demonstrate enabling the vessel's consequence analysis function.

Prompt the assessee to initiate the required function.The item is passed if the assessee correctly enables the function. 8.3 Tier 2

DP-2DP-3

Phase 4Phase 5

List.Prompt.

6i-3

Utilize the vessel's capability plot in the planning of an operation

The assessee shall know to utilize a capability plot in the planning of a DP operation. The item is passed if the assessee knows to use a capability plot during the planning of the operation and is capable of selecting a capability plot (if the vessel utilizes multiple versions) that is appropriate for the operation and the current or forecasted environmental conditions.



6j. Other planning and risk assessing assessment items.


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Section 7: Set Up and Approach. Complete under the same procedures as Section 6.

All List. Prompt.

6j-3

Demonstrate knowledge that the consequence analysis function must be enabled for the vessel to operate as a DP-2 or higher vessel.

Observe the assessee setting up the vessel's DP system prior to the start of the operation to determine if the consequence analysis function is enabled. The item is passed if the assessee enables the consequence analysis function without prompting.

8.3 17.3 Tier 2

DP-2DP-3

Phase 4Phase 5


6j-5

Power up the DP system in accordance with the vessel's operations manual or DP manufacturer's instructions.

Prompt the assessee to power up the DP system via the required procedures.The item is passed if the assessee powers up the DP system in accordance with the procedures contained in vessel's operations manual or DP manufacturer's instructions. 9.3 Tier 2 All All

List Prompt

7a. Assessment items related to calibrating, setting up, or validating, position reference systems.

7a-1

Demonstrate setting up, validating, and enabling the required number of laser-based position reference systems.

Prompt the assessee to set up, validate, and enable the number of laser-based position reference systems required for the operation. The item is passed if the assessee is able to set up, validate the data or signal from these systems and enable them in the DP system.

25.14.25.14.125.15 Tier 2 All All

List.Prompt.

6j-6

Power up the DP controller in accordance with the vessel's operations manual or DP manufacturer's instructions.

Prompt the assessee to power up the DP controller via the required procedures.The item is passed if the assessee powers up the DP system in accordance with the procedures contained in vessel's operations manual or DP manufacturer's instructions. 9.3 Tier 2 All All

List Prompt

6j-7

Demonstrate utilization of the vessel's ASOG to determine if the vessel is correctly set up for DP operations.

During the planning of an operation, prompt the assesse to utilize the vessel's ASOG to determine if DP operations are possible. The item is passed if the assessee is able use the ASOG to verify all of the required systems and subsystems are at the operational status required by the ASOG. If the vessel does not have an ASOG, the Examiner/QOBA shall utilize the sample ASOG contained in the MTS DP Operations Guidance (Part 2 Appendix 3). 19.6 Tier 2 All


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7a-5

Demonstrate setting up, validating, and enabling the required number of satellite-based position reference systems.

Prompt the assessee to set up, validate, and enable the number of satellite-based position reference systems required for the operation. The item is passed if the assessee is able to set up and validate the data or signal from these systems and enable them in the DP system.

25.1425.14.325.15 Tier 2 All All

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Tier 2 All All List.Prompt. 7a-3

Demonstrate setting up, validating, and enabling the required number of microwave- or radio-based position reference systems.

Prompt the assessee to set up, validate, and enable the number of microwave- or radio-based position reference systems required for the operation. The item is passed if the assessee is able to set up and validate the data or signal from these systems and enable them in the DP system.

25.1425.14.225.15

7a-9

Demonstrate setting up, validating, and enabling the required number of taut wire position reference systems.

Prompt the assessee to set up, validate, and enable the number of taut wire position reference systems required for the operation. The item is passed if the DPO/Prospective DPO is able to set up and validate the data or signal from these systems and enable them in the DP system.

25.1425.14.525.15 Tier 2 All All

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7a-7

Demonstrate setting up, validating, and enabling the required number of acoustic position reference systems.

Prompt the assessee to set up, validate and enable the number of acoustic position reference systems required for the operation. The item is passed if the assessee is able to set up and validate the data or signal from these systems and enable them in the DP system.

25.1425.14.425.15 Tier 2 All All

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7a-11

Demonstrate setting up, validating, and enabling the required number of other types of position reference systems (specify kind).

Prompt the assessee to set up, validate, and enable the required number of other position reference systems required for the operation (specify find on assessment sheet). The item is passed if the assessee is able to set up and validate the data or signal from these systems and enable them in the DP system.

25.1425.14.625.15 Tier 2 All All

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Demonstrate setting up, validating, and enabling the required number of relative position reference systems.

Prompt the assessee to set up, validate, and enable the required number of relative position reference systems required for the operation (specify find on assessment sheet). The item is passed if the assessee is able to set up and validate the data or signal from these systems and enable them in the DP system. 7a-12 25.14 Tier 2 All All

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Demonstrate understanding of when to enable relative position reference systems.7a-13

As the vessel is approaching the installation, the assessee should understand when relative PRS signals will become available and set up the DP system to look for these signals. The item is passed if the assessee understands they need a relative PRS system selected into the DP system, understands the approximate range of the relative PRS signal , and correctly sets up the DP system to accept this data when it becomes available. 25.14 Tier 2 All All



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7b-5

Demonstrate understanding when to use thruster bias and setting up thruster bias.

For an operation where the vessel's power plant is benefitted via the use of thruster bias, observe if the assessee sets up thruster bias. The item is passed if the assessee knows to set up thruster bias and is capable of understanding how thruster bias should be set up and how to configure the bias. 30.4 Tier 2 All All

Do not list. Do not Prompt.

7b-2

Demonstrate set up and verification of two thrusters and exclusion zones as required by the operation.

Prompt the assessee to set up two of the vessel's thrusters and the thruster's exclusion zones as required by the operation. The item is passed if the assessee is capable of setting up the thrusters and thruster exclusion zones and selects exclusion zones appropriate for the operation. 20.5 Tier 2

7b. Thruster(s) and propulsion system(s) set up and verification assessment items.

7b-1

Demonstrate set up and verification of the thrusters for an operation, taking into consideration the environmental conditions and efficiency of the vessel's power plant.

At the beginning of the operation, prompt the assessee to set up the vessel's thrusters as directed in the operation plan and verify the thrusters are working as intended. The item is passed if the assessee sets up the thrusters so that the vessel remains within its operations envelop and the power requirements of the vessel's ASOG or other decision support tool. 20.5 Tier 2 All All

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All

7b-4Demonstrate setting up thruster bias.

Prompt the assessee to set up thruster bias and observe his or her reaction. The item is passed if the assessee is capable of configuring the bias. 30.4 Tier 2 All All

List.Prompt.

All List. Prompt.

7b-3

Demonstrate setting up the vessel and its thrusters to maximize power plant efficiency without compromising station keeping capabilities or the vessel's indented operational status (e.g. CAM or IMO equipment class requirements).

Prompt the assessee to set up the vessel and its thrusters to meet the requirements. The item is passed if the assessee can set up the vessel and its thrusters to minimize power use while maintaining station keeping capabilities (as set by the vessel's ASOG) and intended operational status (e.g. CAM or IMO equipment class requirements). 20.5 Tier 2 All All

List. Prompt.

7b-6Demonstrate setting up thruster exclusion zone.

Prompt the assessee to set up a thruster exclusion zone and observe his or her reaction. The item is passed if the assessee is capable configuring the exclusion zone one the correct thruster in the correct location. 30.5 Tier 2 All All

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7c. Assessment items related to setting up, validating, and calibrating DP sensors.

7c-1

Demonstrate enabling the required number of gyrocompasses or heading sensors in the DP system and confirming each is proving consistent data.

Prompt the assessee to enable the number of gyrocompasses or heading sensors required for the operation and confirm each is providing consistent data. The item is passed if the assessee is able to enable these sensors and validate the data or signal from these sensors.

25.1325.13.2 Tier 2 All All

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7b-7

Demonstrate understanding when to use thruster exclusion zones and setting up thruster exclusion zones.

For an operation where the exclusion zones are necessary, observe if the assessee sets up exclusion zones. The item is passed if the assessee knows to set up thruster exclusion zones and is capable of setting up the exclusion zone to accomplish the vessel's mission. 30.5 Tier 2 All All

Do not list. Do not Prompt.

7c-4

Demonstrate enabling the required number of depth sounders in the DP system and confirming each is proving consistent data.

Prompt the assessee to enable the number of depth sounders required for the operation and confirm each is providing consistent data. The item is passed if the assessee is able to enable these sensors and validate the data or signal from these sensors.

25.1325.13.1 Tier 2 All All

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7c-5

Demonstrate selecting the correct or optimum wind sensor based on the conditions and operation and vessel location.

If multiple wind sensors are available prompt the assessee to select the wind sensor which will provide the best data. The item is passed if the assessee evaluates the available wind sensors and selects the wind sensor(s) which has the least chance of giving inaccurate data. 25.19 Tier 2 All All

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7c-2

Demonstrate enabling the required number of motion reference units or vertical reference units in the DP system and confirming each is proving consistent data.

Prompt the assessee to enable the number of motion reference units or vertical reference units required for the operation and confirm each is providing consistent data. The item is passed if the assessee is able to enable these sensors and validate the data or signal from these sensors.

25.1325.13.3 Tier 2 All All

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7c-3

Demonstrate enabling the required number of wind sensors in the DP system and confirming each is proving consistent data.

Prompt the assessee to enable the number of wind sensors required for the operation and confirm each is providing consistent data. The item is passed if the assessee is able to enable these sensors and validate the data or signal from these sensors.

25.1325.13.1 Tier 2 All All

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20.11

7d-2

Review the vessel's capability plot and asses if the operation is possible.

Prompt the assessee to conduct the required assessment. The item is passed if the assessee correctly evaluates the vessel's station-keeping capabilities, is able to review this information against the capability plot, and draws the correct conclusions from this review.Cannot use in the same assessment as 6i-2.

3.3 20.6 19.6 (if use ASOG or other). Tier 2 All All

ListPrompt.Do not prompt how to evaluate results.

7d-3 Conduct a drift test.

Prompt the assessee to conduct a drift test. The item is passed if the assessee is capable of conducting a drift test, taking accurate measurements of the vessel's movement, and interpreting the information gained from the test. 20.8 Tier 2 All All

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7d. Assessment items relating to footprint plots, drift tests, and condition monitoring.

7d-1

Generate a footprint plot for the operation utilizing footprint plotting sheet.

Prompt the assessee to generate the plot. The item is passed if the assessee can correctly produce the plot. Cannot use in the same assessment as 6i-1. 3.5 Tier 2 All All

List. Prompt.

7d-4

Monitor conditions during the approach to ensure DP operations remain possible.

At 250 meters, request the assessee provide an update on the environmental conditions. The item is passed if the assessee is able to relate to the Examiner/QOBA the current environmental conditions within 30 seconds and if these conditions allow for continued approach. 20.11 Tier 2 All All

Do not list. Ask.

7d-5

Monitor the area for any changes that could cause the approach to be halted. Address any changes that arise.

Midway through the approach, cause (if on a simulator), simulate, or mimic (if on a vessel) a change to the area where the operation will take place, (e.g. another vessel - be sure it is a plausible and realistic scenario - coming into the 500 meter zone, the movement of a crane, etc.). Observe the assessee's reaction. The item is passed if the assessee is recognizes the change and able to quickly determine if operations can continue. 20.11 Tier 2 All All

Do not List. Do not prompt.

7d-6

Understand, anticipate, and develop mitigation plans for any changes that could cause the approach to be halted.

Prior to the start of the approach, ask the assessee to identify five (5) changes or occurrences that could cause the approach to halted or altered and how the assessee would respond to each. The items is passed if the assessee is able to identify five (5) items which would change the approach plan and provides a correct response to each. (This question can be asked after the operation if the Examiner/QOBA does not want to disrupt the assessee's concentration.)

List. Ask. All All Tier 2


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7e. Assessment items based on manual control and switching from manual control to DP.

7e-1Demonstrate selecting and entering auto position mode.

Prompt the assessee to select and enter the required mode.The item is passed if the assesse can select and enter the required mode without the vessel exceeding limits prescribed in the ASOG or decision support tool.


List Prompt

7e-4Demonstrate selecting and entering follow target mode.

Prompt the assessee to select and enter the required mode.The item is passed if the assessee can select and enter the required mode without the vessel exceeding limits prescribed in the ASOG or decision support tool.


List Prompt

7e-5Demonstrate selecting and entering DP joystick mode.



List Prompt

7e-2Demonstrate selecting and entering auto heading mode.



List Prompt

7e-3

Demonstrate selecting and entering auto pilot (via DP system) mode.



List Prompt

7e-8Demonstrate selecting and entering weathervane mode.



List Prompt

7e-6

Demonstrate selecting and entering independent joystick mode.



List Prompt

7e-7Demonstrate selecting and entering track follow mode.



List Prompt


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7e-9Demonstrate selecting and entering mixed mode.



List Prompt

7e-12

Demonstrate a transfer from track follow mode to auto position mode.

Prompt the assessee to make the required transfer. The item is passed if the assessee uses acceptable steps to transfers between the modes without causing the alarms or the vessel to exceed the position and heading limits set in the vessel's ASOG or decision support tool. 10.5 Tier 2 All All

List Prompt

7e-13

Demonstrate a transfer from follow target mode to auto position mode.


List Prompt

7e-10Demonstrate selecting and entering heavy lift mode.


10.110.1.10 Tier 2 All All

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7e-11

Demonstrate an understanding of the effects the quick model/fast learn function and under what circumstances the function could be utilized.

Cause an external force change (i.e., change in wind, change in current, etc.) and observe if the assessee enables the quick model or fast learn feature of the DP System. The item is passed if the assessee can select the function and can explain that the function was utilized to maintain or improve station-keeping capability based upon a change in conditions. 10.4 Tier 2 All All

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7e-14

Demonstrate a transfer from auto pilot (from DP system) mode to auto position mode.


List Prompt

7e-15

Demonstrate a transfer from an underway DP mode to a holding-position DP mode.

With the vessel underway, prompt the assessee to make the transfer. The item is passed if the assessee uses acceptable steps to transfers between the modes without causing the alarms or the vessel to exceed the position and heading limits set in the vessel's ASOG or decision support tool.. 10.5 Tier 2 All All

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7e-16

Demonstrate a transfer from auto position mode to joystick mode.


List.Prompt.

7e-17

Demonstrate a transfer from auto position mode to independent joystick mode.

Prompt the assessee to make the required transfer. The item is passed if the assessee uses acceptable steps to transfers between the modes without causing the alarms or the vessel to exceed the position and heading limits set in the vessel's ASOG or decision support tool. 10.5 Tier 1

DP-2DP-3 All

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7e-20Utilize the independent joystick to hold position and heading.

While already in independent joystick mode, prompt the assessee to use the independent joystick to hold position and heading.The item is passed if the assessee is capable of holding the vessel's heading within five (5) degrees and the vessel's position within an average of five meters (5) and absolute excursion limit of 10 meters for a 15 minute period. During this time the environmental conditions shall be within those prescribed by the ASOG or other decision support tool. This item should not be done on a simulator. The OSVDPA does not recommend this item be attempted within 500 meters of a fixed or floating installation. 10.7 Tier 1

DP-2DP-3 All

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7e-18Transfer control from joystick mode to another mode.

Prompt the assessee to switch from joystick mode to another mode for the purpose of selecting another axis. The item is passed if the assessee uses acceptable steps to transfers between the modes without causing the alarms or the vessel to exceed the position and heading limits set in the vessel's ASOG or decision support tool. If no ASOG or decision support tool exists, use the standards found in the manufacturer's instructions. 10.5 Tier 2 All All

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7e-19

Transfer control from independent joystick mode to another mode.

Prompt the assessee to make the required transfer between modes. The item is passed if the assessee makes the transfer under accepted industry procedures without the vessel exceeding prescribed limits or the assessee losing situational awareness. The item is passed if the assessee uses acceptable steps to transfers between the modes without causing the alarms or the vessel to exceed the position and heading limits set in the vessel's ASOG or decision support tool. If no ASOG or decision support tool exists, use the standards found in the manufacturer's instructions. 10.5 Tier 2 All All

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7e-21

Utilize the independent joystick to change the vessel's position and heading.

While in independent joystick mode, prompt the assessee to use the independent joystick to changes the vessel's position to a point more than 100 meters from current position and change the vessel's heading to a specified heading (must be at least 90 degrees off current heading). The item is passed if the assessee is capable of maneuvering the vessel at least 100 meters and change the vessel's heading to a specified heading (must be more than 90 degrees from current heading). All changes must be made in a controlled manner. The OSVDPA does not recommend this item be attempted within 500 meters of a fixed or floating installation. 10.7 Tier 1

DP-2DP-3 All

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7e-24

Demonstrate the ability to maneuver the vessel in a close quarter situation in manual mode.

While in manual mode, and in a close-quarter situation (less than 50 meters from a simulated or mimicked installation, other vessel, or other asset) prompt the assessee to maneuver the vessel to a point more than 100 meters from current position and change the vessel's heading to a specified heading (must be at least 90 degrees off current heading). The item is passed if the assessee is capable of maneuvering the vessel at least 100 meters and change the vessel's heading to a specified heading (must be more than 90 degrees from current heading). All changes must be made in a controlled manner. The OSVDPA does not recommend this item be attempted within 500 meters of a fixed or floating installation. 11.8 Tier 1 All All

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7e-22

Demonstrate bringing the vessel to a full stop while in manual mode.

With the vessel moving at its normal transit speed and under manual mode, prompt the assessee to bring the vessel to a complete stop within 50 meters of a simulated 500 meter zone line without exceeding Chief Engineer's or Master's standing orders. The item is passed if the assessee is able to perform the stop in a safe and controller manner within the criteria.


List.Prompt

7e-23Using manual mode, hold the vessel's position and heading.

With the vessel in manual control, prompt the assessee to hold the vessel's position and heading. The item is passed if the assessee is capable of holding the vessel's heading within five (5) degrees and the vessel's position within an average of five meters (5) and absolute excursion limit of 10 meters for a 15 minute period. During this time the environmental conditions shall be within those prescribed by the ASOG or other decision support tool. The OSVDPA does not recommend this item be attempted within 500 meters of a fixed or floating installation.


List.Prompt


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7e-25

Using manual mode, hold the vessel's position and heading in a close quarter situation.

With the vessel in manual mode, and in a close-quarter (less than 50 meters from a simulated or mimicked installation, other vessel, or other asset) situation, prompt the assessee to hold the vessel's position and heading. The item is passed if the assessee is capable of holding the vessel's heading within five (5) degrees and the vessel's position within an average of five meters (5) and absolute excursion limit of 10 meters for a 15 minute period. Duringthis time the environmental conditions shall be within those prescribed by theASOG or other decision support tool.The OSVDPA does not recommend this item be attempted within 500meters of a fixed or floating installation. 11.8 Tier 1 All All

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7e-26

Demonstrate bringing the vessel to a full stop in a close quarter situation while in manual mode.

With the vessel moving at its normal transit speed, under manual mode, and in a close-quarter situation (less than 50 meters from a simulated or mimicked installation, another vessel, or other asset) select and inform the assesse of a point at which he or she should bring the vessel to a stop and prompt the assessee to bring the vessel to a complete stop. The item is passed if the assessee is able to perform the stop in a safe and controller manner no more than 25 meters from point selected without violating the Master or Chief Engineer's standing orders. The OSVDPA does not recommend this item be attempted within 500 meters of a fixed or floating installation. 11.8 Tier 1 All All

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7e-27

Demonstrate the ability to maneuver the vessel in a close quarter situation in manual mode while the vessel is set up at its post worst case failure capability.

In a close-quarter situation (less than 50 meters from a simulated or mimicked installation, another vessel, or other asset), and the vessel in manual mode, set up (or prompt the assessee to set up) the vessel in a configuration which mirrors the vessel's post-worst case capability. Once completed, prompt the assessee to maneuver the vessel to a point more than 100 meters from current position and change the vessel's heading to a specified heading (must be at least 90 degrees off current heading). The item is passed if the assessee is capable of maneuvering the vessel at least 100 meters and change the vessel's heading to a specified heading (must be more than 90 degrees from current heading). All changes must be made in a controlled manner. The OSVDPA does not recommend this item be attempted within 500 meters of a fixed or floating installation. 11.8.1 Tier 1 All All

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7e-28

Demonstrate the ability to switch from DP to manual mode under normal operating conditions.

Prompt the assessee to switch the vessel from DP to manual mode.The item is passed if the assessee uses acceptable steps to transfers between the modes without causing the alarms or the vessel to exceed the position and heading limits set in the vessel's ASOG or decision support tool.


List.Prompt.

7e-29

Bring the vessel to the 500 meter zone, switch to joystick mode, then to auto position mode while maintaining intended approach plan.

Prompt the assessee to transition from manual mode to joystick to DP. The item is passed if the assessee is able to make the two mode changes while maintaining the intended approach plan (e.g. where the vessel intended to stop at outside the 500 meter zone and its intended heading at the 500 meter zone). 20.9 Tier 2 All All

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Section 8: Operation Execution and Completion. Complete under the same procedures as Section 6.

8a. Mid-operation monitoring, risk assessing, and evaluating assessment items.

8a-1

Based on the updated environmental condition information and the ASOG, can DP operations be continued?

During the operation, prompt the assessee to use the appropriate section of the assessment report to record updated environmental condition information (or otherwise record this information) and determine if conditions allow for continued DP operations. The item is passed if the assessee correctly determines conditions (if required), understands the results of these conditions on the vessel, and correctly determines if these conditions could cause the vessel to approach any of the relevant limits (e.g. weather, vessel footprint, or thruster load) listed in the ASOG.

7.4 19.621.20 Tier 1 All All

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7e-30

Approach the installation using speed and steps appropriate for the operation, conditions, company policy, and charterer requirements.

Prompt the assessee to initiate an approach to the installation by setting the speed and step size that should be used. (Once the assessee has proven they can select the proper approach speed and step size, the Examiner/QOBA can direct the assessee to speed up the approach, if such an action is allowed by the vessel operator, charterer, etc.)The item is passed if the assessee is capable of initiating the approach and selecting speeds and steps which comply with company policy, charterer requirements and ensures the vessel stays within its intended track. 20.10 Tier 2 All All

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8a-4

Observe a change in the environmental conditions and determine if operations can continue based upon ________.

Create (if on a simulator) or simulate or mimic (if on a vessel) a change in the environmental conditions exceeding the vessel's operational envelop and observe the assessee's response. The item is passed if the assessee notices this change, knows to evaluate the change against the vessel's ASOG (decision support tool) and the operation's time to terminate, correctly sees the conditions are outside the allowable limits, and initiates abandonment or departure procedures. 7.4 Tier 1 All

Phase 4Phase 5


8a-5

Determine if operations can be continued based upon a weather forecast and ________can DP operations be continued.

During an operation, provide the assessee with a forecast, including conditions which exceed the vessel's operational envelop and observe the assessee's response. The item is passed if the assessee notices this change (from current conditions), knows to evaluate the change against the vessel's ASOG or decision support tool and the operation's time to terminate, correctly sees the conditions are outside the allowable limits, and initiates abandonment or departure procedures. 7.4 Tier 1 All

Phase 4Phase 5


8a-2

Based on the updated environmental condition information and the CAM/TAM, can DP operations be continued?

During the operation, prompt the assessee to use the appropriate section of the assessment report to record updated environmental condition information (or otherwise record this information) and determine if conditions are within the limits specified in the required resource or decision support tool. The item is passed if the assessee correctly determines conditions (if required) and correctly determines if these conditions are within the limits found in the specified resource or decision support tool. 7.4 Tier 1 All All

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8a-3

Based on the updated environmental condition information and ________can DP operations be continued.

During the operation, prompt the assessee to use the appropriate section of the assessment report to record updated environmental condition information (or otherwise record this information) and determining if DP operations can be continued.The item is passed if the assessee, correctly determines conditions, knows to review this information against the vessel's ASOG (or other decision support tool), and correctly determines if the conditions are within the prescribed limits. 7.4 Tier 1 All All

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8a-8

Demonstrate an understanding of what conditions would cause the vessel to move into a red or "abandon" status and how to respond.

During an operation, ask the assessee to identify five (5) probable events, changes, faults, or failures would cause the vessel to move into a red or "abandon" status and how to respond to each. The item is passed if the assessee can identify five (5) events, changes, faults, or failures which would move the vessel into a red or "abandon" status and describe a response to each that is within the vessel's ASOG or decision support tool. (This question can be asked after the operation if the Examiner/QOBA does not want to disrupt the assessee's concentration.) 15.9 Tier 1 All All

List.Ask.

8a-9

Demonstrate updating a contingency plan during an operation due to a change in conditions.

During an operation, inform the assessee that the environmental conditions have changed (e.g. wind speed increase) (describe the change) and prompt the individual to update their contingency plan. The item is passed if the assessee is able to review the change in conditions and determine if the existing contingency plan is still practical considering the vessel's capabilities, forecasted conditions, and operation requirements; and if the plan is not feasible, develops a new plan that is practical considering the above-listed requirements. 19.12 Tier 2 All

Phase 4Phase 5

ListPrompt

8a-6

Demonstrate actions to be taken in order to turn a drift on scenario to a drift off scenario.

Create (if on a simulator) or simulate or mimic (if on a vessel) a situation where the vessel could end up in a drift on scenario. Prompt the assessee to address the situation. The item is passed if the assessee, risks assesses the situation, addresses the situation by evaluating a change in operation from the drift on to drift off side of the installation, determines that a change in operation (for example, heading change, position change, moving to other side of the installation, etc.) is possible, develops a plan for such a change with the installation, and executes the plan in accordance with the vessel's ASOG or other decision support tool and the charterer's instructions. 13.6 Tier 2 All All

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8a-7

Demonstrate an understanding of what conditions would cause the vessel to move into a yellow or "degraded" status and how to respond.

During an operation, ask the assessee to identify five (5) probable events, changes, faults, or failures would cause the vessel to move into a yellow or "degraded" status and how to respond to each. The item is passed if the assessee can identify five (5) events, changes, faults, or failures which would move the vessel into a yellow or "degraded" status and describe a response to each that is within the vessel's ASOG or decision support tool. (This question can be asked after the operation if the Examiner/QOBA does not want to disrupt the assessee's concentration.) 15.1 Tier 1 All All

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8a-12

Ask DPO if there are items in alarm status (items he or she acknowledged without clearing).

During the operation ask the assessee to turn away from the DP console and then ask him or her if there are any alarms that have been acknowledged but not cleared, how many such items exist, and why the items were not cleared. The item is passed if the assessee can correctly relate to the Examiner/QOBA if there are uncleared alarms, the number of such alarms, the reason each was not cleared, and demonstrates that these alarms do not cause the vessel to change status on their ASOG or other decision support tool or otherwise cause the operation to be halted or abandoned. 21.9 Tier 2 All All

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8a-13

Demonstrate a response to a change in the installation's heading during the operation.

During the operation, cause (on a simulator) or simulate or mimic (on a vessel) a change in the installation's heading and prompt the assessee to react accordingly. The item is passed if the assessee risk assesses the installation's new position, determines if continued operations are possible within the vessel's ASOG or other decision support tool, communicates this determination to the installation (if necessary), determines if a change in the vessel's position and heading are necessary, and determines if additional/different PRS or thrusters are necessary. 21.10 Tier 2 All All

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8a-10

Demonstrate updating an escape route during an operation due to a change in conditions.

During an operation, cause (on a simulator), simulate or mimic the vessel's escape path to be blocked by another vessel and prompt the individual to update their escape plan. The item is passed if the assessee is able to determine if the existing escape plan is still practical considering the vessel's capabilities, forecasted conditions, and operation requirements. If the existing plan is not, the assessee must develop a new plan that is practical considering the above-listed requirements.

19.1221.16 Tier 2 All

Phase 4Phase 5

ListPrompt

8a-11

Demonstrate an awareness of the vessel's heading and position during an operation and if station keeping is improving or degrading.

During the operation ask the assessee to turn away from the DP console and then relate to the Examiner/QOBA the vessel's current position and heading and if deviations are increasing or decreasing. The item is passed if the assessee can accurately (vessel position within 1 meter relative to the installation heading within 1 degree) relate this information without looking at the DP console. 21.9 Tier 2 All All

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8a-16

Demonstrate an awareness of the current environmental conditions.

During the operation ask the assessee to turn away from the DP console and then relate to the Examiner/QOBA the current environmental conditions. The item is passed if the assessee can accurately (wind direction and speed within five (5) knots (at steady state), estimated current within 0.5 knot and trained), relate this information without looking at the DP console. 21.13 Tier 2 All All

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8a-17

Demonstrate monitoring of the signal quality from one of the position reference systems enabled for the operation.

Prompt the assessee to relate the signal quality from one of the Position Reference Systems enabled for the operation. The item is passed if the assessee can quickly inform the Examiner/QOBA about what the current signal quality from the PRS in question is and if this signal quality is sufficient to continue using this PRS. 21.14 Tier 2 All All

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8a-14

Anticipate situations that could arise based upon a change in the installation's position or heading.

During the operation, ask the assessee the result of and his or her response to a 10 degree heading change in the installation. The item is passed if the assessee relates that they would risk assess the installation's new heading and based upon the vessel's ASOG or other decision support tool, determine a new working position, and what additional changes in DP subsystems might be needed. 21.10 Tier 2 All All

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8a-15

Anticipate the result of an a position or heading excursion exceeding the preset alarm limits during an operation.

During the operation, ask the assessee what the result would be of a position or heading excursion that exceeds preset alarm limits at that time and what their reaction to the excursion would be. The item is passed if the assessee can correctly identify the plausible consequences and can relate a contingency plan that is within the vessel's capabilities and complies with the vessel's ASOG other decision support tool. 21.12 Tier 2 All All

List. Prompt.

8a-18

Demonstrate monitoring of the position reference systems to ensure all are providing accurate data.

Prompt the assessee to relate to the Examiner/QOBA the data being returned from the position reference systems and ask if this data is accurate. The item is passed if the assessee can quickly inform the Examiner/QOBA is or is not accurate and inform the same individual how he or she arrived at this conclusion. 21.14 Tier 2 All All

List. Prompt.

8a-19

Demonstrate monitoring of the DP sensors to ensure all are providing accurate data.

Prompt the assessee to relate to the Examiner/QOBA the data being returned from the DP sensors and ask if this data is accurate. The item is passed if the assessee can quickly inform the Examiner/QOBA is or is not accurate and inform the same individual how he or she arrived at this conclusion. 21.14 Tier 2 All All

List. Prompt.


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8a-25

Demonstrate moving the vessel from one side of the installation to another side via the selection and inputting of speed and steps.

Inform the DPO/Prospective DPO that the installation has request the vessel make the required movement. The item is passed if the DPO/Prospective DPO is able to make the move via the selectin of speed and step sizes appropriate for the conditions and the operation. 21.17 Tier 2 All All

8a-21

Demonstrate monitoring of the vessel's position verses its excursion limits and determine if operations can continue.

Create (if on a simulator) or simulate or mimic (if on a vessel) vessel movements that approach the vessel's excursion limits and observe the assessee's response to these movements. The item is passed if the assessee evaluates the situation against the vessel's ASOG or other decision support tool and determines if a change in the vessel's set up or position can improve its station keeping capabilities. 21.18 Tier 2 All All

List. Prompt.

8a-24

Demonstrate continued awareness of vessel's capability to comply with the ASOG's or other decision support tool's redundancy requirements.

During the operation tell the assessee that you are taking away a subsystem (for example, one PRS or one thruster, or one DP console) ask the assessee what the effect of this removal will be on the vessel's ability to comply with the ASOG's redundancy requirements. The item is passed if the assessee knows what DP system and subsystems are currently enabled and can compare this list to ASOG or other decision support tool requirements to provide the answer. 21.24 Tier 2 All All

List. Prompt.

List. Prompt.

8a-26

Demonstrate adjusting the vessel's thrusters to adapt to changes in the environmental conditions.

During the operation create (if on a simulator) or simulate or mimic (if on a vessel) a slight change in the environmental conditions. The item is passed if the assessee reacts to this change by adjusting the thrusters to respond to the change in conditions. 21.22 Tier 2 All

8a-22

Demonstrate monitoring of the percentage of available power in use to determine if continue operations are possible.

During the operation ask the assessee to turn away from the DP console and then relate to the Examiner/QOBA the current percentage of power in use and the amount of percentage of power that is allowable to be used by the vessel's ASOG or other decision support tool. The item is passed if the assessee is able to answer these questions without reviewing the ASOG or the information presented by the DP console. 21.21 Tier 1 All All


8a-23

Demonstrate continued awareness of vessel's capability to comply with IMO equipment class standards related to redundancy.

During the operation ask the assessee how the vessel remains compliant with the applicable class requirements. The item is passed if the assessee knows what DP system and subsystems are currently enabled and can compare this list to class requirements to provide the answer. 21.24 Tier 2 All All

List. Prompt.

AllList. Prompt.


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8b. Communication and bridge team assessment items.

8b-3

Demonstrate completion of a handover checklist to determine if an operation can continue.

Prompt the assessee to complete the handover checklist. The item is passed if the DPO Prospective DPO correctly completes this checklist and correctly determines if an operation can continue. 2.4 Tier 2 All All

List. Prompt.

8b-1Demonstrate a clear and formal handover of the DP watch

Prompt (or observe during the normal course of operations) the assessee to conduct a formal handover to a relieving DPO. The item is passed if the assessee knows and correctly completes the required checklists and accurately describes the current situation/operation. 2.3 Tier 2 All All

List. Prompt. Do not prompt what actions to take.

8b-2

Demonstrate receiving a formal handover and conducting the necessary verifications.

Observe the assessee receiving a formal handover from a DPO. The item is passed if the assessee knows and correctly completes the required checklists, verifies environmental conditions, and accurately assesses the current situation/operation. The individual must also decide if the operation can be continue based on the ASOG, charterer instruction, company policy, or accepted industry guidance.

2.4 2.4.1 2.4.2 Tier 2 All All

List. Observe.

8a-27Demonstrate adjusting thruster bias due a change in conditions.

During an operation create (on a simulator) or simulate or mimic (on a vessel) a situation where the low environmental conditions make setting up thruster bias appropriate. Prompt the assessee to set up thruster bias. The item is passed if the assessee is capable of adjusting a pre-existing thruster bias due to a change in conditions. 30.4 Tier 2 All All

List.Prompt.

8a-28

Demonstrate conducting an evaluation of a required or directed change in the operation.

Prompt the assessee that the operation must continue on the other side of the installation (or other significant change in the operation) and direct the assessee to conduct evaluations, considerations and checklists appropriate for the change. The items is passed if the evaluation conducted by the assessee, at a minimum, contains:• Conducts a risk assessment of the new position, • Develops a plan to mitigate any risks identified by this assessment, • Compares the new/proposed position against company policy, and• Reviews the new position/environmental conditions against the vessel's ASOG or other decision support tool. 19.13 Tier 2 All

Phase 4Phase 5

Do not list. Prompt that a change in conditions happened.


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8b-4

After a handover, demonstrate an evaluation of environmental conditions against the vessel's ASOG or decision support tool to determine if operations can continue.

After a handover (can simulate or mimic handover) prompt the assessee to conduct the required evaluation. The item is passed if the assessee correctly identifies the conditions and correctly utilizes the ASOG or other decision support tool to evaluate the conditions. Cannot use during the same assessment as 6a-7.


List. Prompt.

8b-7

Demonstrate knowledge of who should be notified of an anticipated change in status due to a forecasted change in environmental conditions.

Create (on a simulator) or simulate or mimic (on a vessel) a coming change in environmental conditions (for example a squall line heading toward the location) that will change the vessel's status. Provide the assessee a forecast including this change in environmental conditions. Once provided, prompt the assessee to assess the forecast against the vessel's ASOG or other decision support tool. The item is passed if the assessee knows he or she must utilize the ASOG or other decision support to see whom (for example, the installation, ROV personnel, engine room, crew, etc.) should be notified of this change and makes these notifications. If not using an ASOG or decision support tool does not list whom should be notified see ASOG in the MTS Operations Guidance (Part 2, Appendix 3). 6.4 Tier 2 All All

List.Provide forecast.Prompt assessment of forecast.Do not prompt communication.

8b-5

After a handover, demonstrate an evaluation of the vessel's position and current environmental conditions to determine if a change in the drift on/off status has occurred.

After a handover (can simulate or mimic handover) prompt the assessee to conduct the required evaluation. The item is passed if the assessee is able to correctly identify any changes in conditions.


List.Prompt.

8b-6

Demonstrate knowledge of what crew members (or other parties) must be notified of a change in vessel status and what communication methods to utilize to notify these parties.

Observe the assessee notifying individuals of a change in vessels status.This item is passed if the assessee notifies the correct crew members and/or other parties as dictated by the vessel's ASOG or decision support tool and notifies these parties via the most appropriate communitarian method. This item must be done in conjunction with an assessment item causing a change in vessel status (e.g. a fault, failure, or change in condition). If not using an ASOG or decision support tool does not list whom should be notified see ASOG in the MTS Operations Guidance (Part 2, Appendix 3). 6.3 Tier 1 All All



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8c. DP console/DP system assessment items.

8c-3

Utilize the DP console to determine the number of thrusters currently enabled and percentage of power in use.

At a random point during the operation, ask the assessee to relay the required information. The item is passed if the assessee is able to use the DP console to determine and relate this information to the Examiner/QOBA within 30 seconds.

5.6 5.6.130.10 Tier 2 All All

List. Ask for information.

8c-4

Utilize the DP console to make changes to the vessel's position or heading.

Observe the DPO/Prospective DPO utilizing the DP console to input the required commands. The item is passed if the DPO/Prospective DPO is able to make the required change within the activity-imposed time constraints and without causing (or threatening to cause) a loss of position.


List. Observe.

8c-1

Utilize the DP console to determine the number of position reference systems currently enabled.


5.6 5.6.125.14 Tier 2 All All


8c-2Utilize the DP console to determine DP sensors in use.


5.6 5.6.125.12 Tier 2 All All


8c-8

Utilize the DP console to select and enable a thruster or change the number of thrusters in use.

Observe (or prompt if opportunity does not arise during operation) the assessee utilizing the DP console to input the required commands. The item is passed if the assessee is able to make the required change within the activity-imposed time constraints.


List. Observe. (or prompt).

8c-10Utilize the DP console to change the vessel's set point.

Prompt the assessee to utilize the DP console to input the required commands. The item is passed if the assessee is able to make the required change within the activity-imposed time constraints. 5.10 Tier 2 All All

List. Prompt.

8c-6

Utilize the DP console to select and enable or change the number of position reference systems in use.


5.6 5.6.125.15 Tier 2 All All


8c-7

Utilize the DP console to select and enable or change the number of DP sensors in use.


5.6 5.6.125.15 Tier 2 All All



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8c-13

Utilize the DP console to change the vessel's center of rotation (absolute mode).


List. Prompt.

8c-14

Demonstrate setting the gain settings in compliance with ASOG or decision support tool.

Prompt the assessee to demonstrate setting the gain settings based the required criteria. The item is passed if the assessee selects an acceptable setting (based upon ASOG or decision support tool) within the activity-imposed time constraints.


List. Prompt. Do not prompt what setting should be.

8c-11

Utilize the DP console to change the vessel's set point (absolute mode).


List. Prompt.

8c-12

Utilize the DP console to change the vessel's center of rotation (relative mode).


List. Prompt.

Phase 4 Phase 5

List.Ask.

8c-18

Demonstrate a verification that the DP system is following commands

Prompt the assessee to verify the system is following commands. The item is passed if the assessee knows how to perform this procedure and performs the procedure correctly within 30 seconds. 5.11 Tier 2 All All

List.Prompt

8c-15

Demonstrate adjusting the gain settings in compliance with ASOG or other decision support tool.

Observe (or prompt if opportunity does not arise during operation) the assessee adjusting the gain settings based upon a change in conditions, location, or operation. (Change in conditions can be simulated or mimicked if needed). The item is passed if the settings are changed to a level prescribed by the ASOG or decision support tool within the activity-imposed time constraints.


List.Observe.

8c-16

Demonstrate the transfer of control from one DP console to another.

Prompt the assessee to transfer control from one DP console to another DP console. The item is passed if the assessee is capable of transferring from one DP console to another within 30 seconds. 5.9 Tier 2 All

Phase 4 Phase 5

List. Prompt.

8c-17

Demonstrate knowledge of which DP console is in command and how to transfer command from one DP console to another.

During the normal course of an operation, ask the assessee which DP console is in command, then prompt the assesse to transfer DP consoles. The item is passed if the assessee can identify which DP console is in command, explain what physical indications provide him or her this information, and is able to transfer command in accordance with manufacturer instructions. 5.9 Tier 2 All


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8c-23

Reset the specified DP console(s), backups, and DP control(s) while remaining in control of the vessel.

Prompt the assessee to reset multiple consoles and/or controllers (specify the number, i.e. "reset OS 1 and OS 2.") The item is passed if the assessee is able to reset the selected consoles and/or controllers in accordance with the vessel's operations manual or DP manufacturer's instructions while remaining in DP mode and ensuring the vessel does not exceed station-keeping limits listed in the ASOG or other decision support tool. This item must be completed at a distance no less than 500 meters from a fixed or floating installation. 9.6 Tier 2 All

Phase 4Phase 5

List Prompt

8c-21

Reset the DP system in accordance with the vessel's operations manual or DP manufacturer's instructions.

Prompt the assessee to reset the DP system via the required procedures.The item is passed if the assessee resets the DP system accordance with the procedures contained in vessel's operations manual or DP manufacturer's instructions 9.3 Tier 2 All All

List Prompt

8c-22

Reset the DP controller in accordance with the vessel's operations manual or DP manufacturer's instructions.

Prompt the assessee to reset the DP controller via the required procedures.The item is passed if the assessee resets the DP controller in accordance with the procedures contained in vessel's operations manual or DP manufacturer's instructions. 9.3 Tier 2 All All

All All List Prompt

8d. Operation completion and field exiting assessment items.

List Prompt

8c-19

Shut down the DP system in accordance with the vessel's operations manual or DP manufacturer's instructions.

Prompt the assessee to shut down the DP system via the required procedures.The item is passed if the assessee shuts down the DP system in accordance with the procedures contained in vessel's operations manual or DP manufacturer's instructions. 9.3 Tier 2 All All

List Prompt

8c-20

Shut down the DP controller in accordance with the vessel's operations manual or DP manufacturer's instructions.

Prompt the assessee to shut down the DP controller via the required procedures.The item is passed if the assessee shuts down the DP controller in accordance with the procedures contained in vessel's operations manual or DP manufacturer's instructions 9.3 Tier 2

8d-1

Demonstrate filling out of the pre-departure or operation competition checklist.

At the end of the operation, prompt the assessee to fill out the pre-departure or operation completion checklist observe if the individual is able to complete this checklist. The item is passed if the assessee completes the checklist is correctly with all required actions taken. 24.3 Tier 2 All All

List. Prompt


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8d-3Demonstrate a verification that the exit plan is still viable.

At the end of the operation, prompt the assessee to verify if the exit plan is still viable, observe if he or she correctly completes this verification. The item is passed if the assessee is able to determine if the plan is still viable, taking into consideration the vessel's capabilities, the environmental conditions, the position of the installation, traffic, and any other factors such as charterer instructions. 24.6 Tier 2 All All

List.Prompt.

8d-4

Demonstrate exiting the 500 meter zone via a speed and step size appropriate for the operation and conditions.

At the end of the operation, prompt the assessee to exit the 500 meter zone and observe the DPO selecting a speed and step size appropriate for the operation. The item is passed if the assessee is able to select a speed size and step size which complies with the vessel's ASOG or charterer instructions and does not result in a loss of control of the vessel. 24.6 Tier 2 All All

List.Prompt.

8d-2

Demonstrate understanding that the pre-departure or operation competition checklist must be completed and complete this checklist.

At the end of the operation, observe if the assessee completes a pre-departure or operation completion checklist and is able to complete this checklist. The item is passed if the assessee knows he or she must complete the checklist and does so correctly with all required actions taken. 24.6 Tier 2 All All

Do not list.Do not Prompt.

8d-5

Demonstrate retrieving any equipment or disconnecting any hoses prior to the end of the operation.

At the end of the operation, prompt the assessee to retrieve any DP equipmentor other operational equipment and/or disconnect any hoses or lines connecting the vessel to the installation, observe if this process is carried out correctly. Retrieval can be simulated or mimicked if necessary. The item is passed if the assessee is able conduct or direct the required disconnects prior to ceasing DP operations. 24.7 Tier 2 All All

List.Prompt.

8d-6

Demonstrate and understanding that equipment must be retrieved and hoses and lines must be disconnected prior to the end of the operation.

At the end of the operation, observe if the assessee retrieves any DP equipment or other operational equipment and/or disconnect any hoses or lines connecting the vessel to the installation. Retrieval can be simulated or mimicked if necessary. The item is passed if the assessee knows such processes are required and is able conduct or direct the required disconnects prior to ceasing DP operations. 24.7 Tier 2 All All

List.Prompt.


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Section 9: Faults/Failures/Alarms/Degradations/Emergencies (FFADEs). Complete under the same procedures as Section 6.

9a. Position reference systems FFADEs assessment items.Note: Once the Examiner/QOBA is satisfied the assessee has taken the appropriate actions, normal operations (or the actions being taken prior to the start of the FFADE) can be

9a-1

Recognize and acknowledge position reference system alarms and convey information about the alarms to relevant crew members and other parties.

Create (simulator) or simulate or mimic (on a vessel) an alarm involving one (1) position reference system.The item is passed if the assessee recognizes the alarm, acknowledges the alarm, takes the action prescribed by the vessel's ASOG or other decision support tool, and (if required) notifies crew/charterer/client/others. The OSVDPA does not recommend this item be attempted within 500 meters of a fixed or floating installation.

1.5 6.4 (for comm. alarm) 19.13 Tier 1 All All

List.Do not prompt. Do not prompt how to respond.

9a-4

Demonstrate the response to a loss of PRS data from multiple position reference systems.

During the operation (without announcement or notice) cause (if on a simulator) or simulate or mimic (if on a vessel) one of the enabled position reference systems providing the data problem mentioned by the item. The item is passed if the assessee realizes the situation, evaluates the situation against the vessel's ASOG or decision support tool (and possibly class requirements) and takes the action required by evaluation. The OSVDPA does not recommend this item be attempted within 500 meters of a fixed or floating installation.

15.8.115.822.6 Tier 1 All All

Do not List.Do not prompt.

9a-2

Demonstrate the response to a sudden and significant change in PRS data from a single PRS.


15.8.121.2322.6 Tier 1 All All


9a-3

Demonstrate the response to an instability in the PRS data from all of one type of PRS (e.g. all satellite based PRS).


15.8.121.2322.6 Tier 1 All All



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9a-5

Demonstrate the response to a loss of PRS data from all position reference systems.


15.8.115.822.6 Tier 1 All All


9a-6

Understand that an updated informal risk assessment must be conducted after a change in conditions.

During an operation cause (if on a simulator) or simulate or mimic (if on a vessel) a change in environmental conditions and inform the assessee of this change and observe his or her response. The item is passed if the assessee understands that they should conduct an informal risk assessment, comparing the updated conditions against the vessel's ASOG or other decision support tool. The OSVDPA does not recommend this item be attempted within 500 meters of a fixed or floating installation. 19.13 Tier 2 All

Phase 4Phase 5

Do not list. Prompt that a change in conditions happened.

9a-7

After the halting of an operation due to position reference system failure, verify all position reference systems are working and restart the operation according to charterer requirements.

Inform the assessee that an operation has been halted due to a failure of a PRS system beyond what is allowed by the ASOG or other decision support tool, taking the vessel into yellow or "degraded" status. Prompt the DPO/Prospective DPO to restart the operation. The item is passed if the assessee evaluates the position reference systems, risk assesses the operation, makes the required communications, informs the Examiner/QOBA what checklists must be completed, and completes any other steps necessary to restart an operation. The OSVDPA does not recommend this item be attempted within 500 meters of a fixed or floating installation. 22.6 Tier 2 All All

List. Prompt.

9a-8

Demonstrate an understanding of dead reckoning and a reaction to a vessel's entry into dead reckoning.

Cause (can simulate or mimic) the vessel to go into dead reckoning and prompt the assessee to respond. The item is passed if the assessee response in accordance with the vessel's ASOG or other decision support tool.The OSVDPA does not recommend this item be attempted within 500 meters of a fixed or floating installation. 10.4 Tier 1 All All

List. Prompt


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9b. DP sensor FFADEs assessment items. Note: Once the Examiner/QOBA is satisfied the assessee has taken the appropriate actions, normal operations (or the actions being taken prior to the start of the FFADE) can be

9b-1

Recognize and acknowledge DP sensor alarms and convey information about the alarms to relevant crew members and other parties.

Create (simulator) or simulate or mimic (on a vessel) an alarm involving one (1) sensor. The item is passed if the assessee recognizes the alarm, acknowledges the alarm, takes the action prescribed by the vessel's ASOG or other decision support tool, and (if required) notifies crew/charterer/client/others. See The OSVDPA does not recommend this item be attempted within 500 meters of a fixed or floating installation.

1.5 6.4 (for comm. alarm) 19.1322.7 Tier 1 All All


9b-4

Demonstrate the response to a sudden and significant change in data from a single motion reference unit or vertical reference unit.

During the operation (without announcement or notice) cause (if on a simulator) or simulate or mimic (if on a vessel) one of the enabled DP sensors providing the data problem mentioned by the item. The item is passed if the assessee realizes the situation, evaluates the situation against the vessel's ASOG or decision support tool (and possibly class requirements) and takes the action required by evaluation. The OSVDPA does not recommend this item be attempted within 500 meters of a fixed or floating installation.

15.8.121.2322.7 Tier 1 All All


9b-2

Demonstrate the response to a sudden and significant change in data from a single gyrocompass or heading sensor.


15.8.121.2322.7 Tier 1 All All


9b-3

Demonstrate the response to a sudden and significant change in data from a single wind sensor.


15.8.121.2322.7 Tier 1 All All



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9b-5

Demonstrate the response to an instability in the data from a single gyrocompass or heading sensor.


15.8.121.2322.7 Tier 1 All All


9b-8

Demonstrate the response to a loss of data from multiple gyrocompasses or heading sensors.




9b-6

Demonstrate the response to an instability in the data from a single wind sensor.


15.8.121.2322.7 Tier 1 All All


9b-7

Demonstrate the response to an instability in the data from a single motion reference unit or vertical reference unit.


15.8.121.2322.7 Tier 1 All All



65

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9b-9

Demonstrate the response to a loss of data from multiple wind sensors.




9b-10

Demonstrate the response to a loss of data from multiple motion reference units or vertical reference units.




9b-11Demonstrate the response to a loss of data from all DP sensors.





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9b-12

Demonstrate the response to a loss of data from all gyrocompasses.




9b-13

Demonstrate the response to a loss of data from all wind sensors.




9b-14

Demonstrate the response to a loss of data from all motion reference units or vertical reference units.




9b-15

Demonstrate the response to a loss of data from all vertical reference units or motion reference units.





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9b-16Demonstrate the deselection of an inaccurate wind sensor.

During the operation (without announcement or notice) cause (if on a simulator) or simulate or mimic (if on a vessel) one of the enabled wind sensors providing the data problem mentioned by the item. The item is passed if the assessee realizes the situation, evaluates the situation against the vessel's ASOG or decision support tool (and possibly class requirements) and deselects the correct sensor. The OSVDPA does not recommend this item be attempted within 500 meters of a fixed or floating installation.



9b-17

After the halting of an operation due to DP sensor failure, verify all sensor are working and restart the operation according to charterer requirements.

Inform the assessee that an operation has been halted due to a the failure of a DP sensor beyond what is allowed by the ASOG or other decision support tool taking the vessel into yellow or "degraded" status. Prompt the assessee to restart the operation. The item is passed if the assessee evaluates the sensor, risk assesses the operation, makes the required communications, informs the Examiner/QOBA what checklists must be completed, and completes any other steps necessary to restart an operation. The OSVDPA does not recommend this item be attempted within 500 meters of a fixed or floating installation. 22.5 Tier 2 All All

List. Prompt.

9c-2Demonstrate a response to a full blackout.

During the operation (without announcement or notice) cause (on a simulator) or simulate or mimic (on a vessel) a full blackout and observe the assessee's response. The item is passed if the assessee realizes the situation, evaluates the situation against the vessel's ASOG or other decision support tool (and possibly class requirements) and takes the action required by the evaluation. The OSVDPA does not recommend this item be attempted within 500 meters of a fixed or floating installation.



9c. Power generation and distribution FFADEs assessment items. Note: Once the Examiner/QOBA is satisfied the assessee has taken the appropriate actions, normal operations (or the actions being taken prior to the start of the FFADE) can be

9c-1Demonstrate a response to a partial blackout.

During the operation (without announcement or notice) cause (on a simulator) or simulate or mimic (on a vessel) a partial blackout and observe the assessee's response. The item is passed if the assessee realizes the situation, evaluates the situation against the vessel's ASOG or other decision support tool (and possibly class requirements) and takes the action required by the evaluation. The OSVDPA does not recommend this item be attempted within 500 meters of a fixed or floating installation.




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9c-3

Demonstrate a response to a call from the engine room notifying the bridge of an impending situation that will result a loss of a portion of the vessel's power generation or distribution system.

During the operation (without announcement or notice) simulate or mimic a call from the engine room notifying the bridge of an impending situation that would result in a total or partial blackout. The item is passed if the assessee is capable of interpreting this information and evaluating the possible consequences against the vessels ASOG and the vessel's CAM/TAM or other decision support tool and preparing to possibly take the actions described by these decision support tools. The OSVDPA does not recommend this item be attempted within 500 meters of a fixed or floating installation.


List.Prompt.Do not prompt to evaluate or act.

9c-7

Demonstrate maneuvering the vessel with the power plant on DP at post worst case failure.

Set up the vessel at post worst case failure for the power plant and prompt the assessee to safely maneuver the vessel. The item is passed if the assessee is capable of maneuvering the vessel at least 100 meters and change the vessel's heading to a specified heading (must be more than 90 degrees from current heading). All changes must be made in a controlled manner. The OSVDPA does not recommend this item be attempted within 500 meters of a fixed or floating installation. 22.5 Tier 1

DP-2DP-3 All

List.Prompt.

9c-5

After the halting of an operation due to power generation or distribution problem, verify all components are working and restart the operation according to charterer requirements.

Inform the assessee that an operation has been halted due to a power generation or distribution problem taking the vessel into yellow or "degraded" status. Prompt the assessee to restart the operation. The item is passed if the assessee evaluates the power generation or distribution problem, risk assesses the operation, makes the required communications, informs the Examiner/QOBA what checklists must be completed, and completes any other steps necessary to restart an operation. The OSVDPA does not recommend this item be attempted within 500 meters of a fixed or floating installation. 22.5 Tier 2 All All

List. Prompt.


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9d-2

Demonstrate the response to a single thruster failing to full on a vessel equipped with redundant thrusters.

During the operation (without announcement or notice) cause (on a simulator) or simulate or mimic (on a vessel) one of the enabled thrusters failing to full and observe the assessee's response. The item is passed if the assessee realizes the situation, evaluates the situation against the vessel's ASOG or decision support tool (and possibly class requirements) and takes the action required by the evaluation. The OSVDPA does not recommend this item be attempted within 500 meters of a fixed or floating installation.

15.8.330.11 Tier 1

DP-2DP-3 All


9d-3

Demonstrate the response to a single thruster failing to full on a vessel that does not have redundant thrusters.


15.8.330.11 Tier 1 DP-1

Phase 3Phase 4


9d. Thruster and propulsion system based FFADEs assessment items. Note: Once the Examiner/QOBA is satisfied the assessee has taken the appropriate actions, normal operations (or the actions being taken prior to the start of the FFADE) can be

9d-1

Recognize and acknowledge thruster/propulsion system alarms and convey information about the alarms to relevant crew members and other parties.

Create (simulator) or simulate or mimic (on a vessel) an alarm involving one (1) thruster. The item is passed if the DPO/Prospective DPO recognizes the alarm, acknowledges the alarm, takes the action prescribed by the vessel's ASOG or decision support tool, and (if required) notifies crew/charterer/client/others. The OSVDPA does not recommend this item be attempted within 500 meters of a fixed or floating installation.

1.530.26.4 (for comm. alarm)19.13 Tier 1 All All


9d-4

Demonstrate the response to a single thruster with frozen pitch with redundant thrusters.


15.8.330.11 Tier 1

DP-2DP-3 All



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9d-6

Demonstrate the response to a single thruster failure on a vessel equipped with redundant thrusters.


15.8.330.11 Tier 1

DP-2DP-3 All


9d-7

Demonstrate the response to a single thruster failure on a vessel that does not have redundant thrusters.

During the operation (without announcement or notice) cause (on a simulator) or simulate or mimic (on a vessel) one of the enabled thrusters failing to full and observe the assessee's response. The item is passed if the assessee realizes the situation, evaluates the situation against the vessel's ASOG or decision support tool (and possibly class requirements) and takes the action required by the evaluation. The OSVDPA does not recommend this item be attempted within 500 meters of a fixed or floating platform.

15.8.330.11 Tier 1 DP-1 All


9d-5

Demonstrate the response to a single thruster with frozen pitch on a vessel that does not have redundant thrusters.


15.8.330.11 Tier 1 DP-1

Phase 3Phase 4


9d-8

Demonstrate the response to a failure/mismatch indication in a thruster command or feedback.

During the operation (without announcement or notice) cause (on a simulator) or simulate or mimic (on a vessel) a failure or mismatch indication in the thruster command or feedback and observe the assessee's response. The item is passed if the assessee realizes the situation, evaluates the situation against the vessel's decision support tool (and possibly class requirements) and takes the action required by the evaluation. The OSVDPA does not recommend this item be attempted within 500 meters of a fixed or floating installation.

15.8.315.8.630.11 Tier 1 All All



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9d-11

Demonstrate maneuvering the vessel on DP with the thrusters available post worst case failure.

Set up the vessel at post worst case failure thrust capability and prompt the assessee to safely maneuver the vessel while on DP. The item is passed if the assessee is capable of maneuvering the vessel at least 100 meters and change the vessel's heading to a specified heading (must be more than 90 degrees from current heading). All changes must be made in a controlled manner. The OSVDPA does not recommend this item be attempted within 500 meters of a fixed or floating installation. 22.5 Tier 1

DP-2DP-3 All

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9d-10

After the halting of an operation due to thruster problem, verify all thrusters are working and restart the operation according to charterer requirements.

Inform the assessee that an operation has been halted due to a thruster problem taking the vessel into yellow or "degraded" status. Prompt the assessee to restart the operation. The item is passed if the assessee evaluates the thruster problem, risk assesses the operation, makes the required communications, informs the Examiner/QOBA what checklists must be completed, and completes any other steps necessary to restart an operation. The OSVDPA does not recommend this item be attempted within 500 meters of a fixed or floating installation. 22.5 Tier 2 All All

List. Prompt.

9e. Other FFD assessment items. Note: Once the Examiner/QOBA is satisfied the assessee has taken the appropriate actions, normal operations (or the actions being taken prior to the start of the FFADE) can be

9d-9

Demonstrate the response to a problem related to thruster direction or force (e.g. frozen rudder or azimuth).

During the operation (without announcement or notice) cause (on a simulator) or simulate or mimic (on a vessel) a problem related to a thruster direction or force (e.g. a frozen rudder or azimuth). The item is passed if the assessee realizes the situation, evaluates the situation against the vessel's decision support tool (and possibly class requirements) and takes the action required by the evaluation. The OSVDPA does not recommend this item be attempted within 500 meters of a fixed or floating installation.

15.8.315.8.630.11 Tier 1 All All


9e-1

Demonstrate a response to a consequence analysis alarm that is appropriate to the alarm, the current conditions, and the operation.

Create (on a simulator) or simulate or mimic (on a vessel) a consequence analysis alarm and observe the assessee's response. The item is passed if the assessee responds to the alarm, investigates its cause; evaluates the result of the alarm against the current conditions, ASOG, and/or operation; and makes a decision based upon these factors. The OSVDPA does not recommend this item be attempted within 500 meters of a fixed or floating installation.

8.3 19.13 Tier 1

DP-2DP-3

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9e-3

Demonstrate a response to a failure of one DP console on a vessel fitted with more than one DP console.

During the operation (without announcement or notice) cause (on a simulator) or simulate or mimic (on a vessel) a DP console failure and observe the assessee's response. The item is passed if the assessee realizes the situation, evaluates the situation against the vessel's ASOG or other decision support tool (and possibly class requirements) and takes the action required by the evaluation. The OSVDPA does not recommend this item be attempted within 500 meters of a fixed or floating installation. 15.8.6 Tier 1

DP-2DP-3 All


9e-4

Demonstrate a response to a failure of the DP console on a vessel fitted with one DP console.

During the operation (without announcement or notice) cause (on a simulator) or simulate or mimic (on a vessel) a DP console failure and observe the assessee's response. The item is passed if the assessee realizes the situation, evaluates the situation against the vessel's decision ASOG or other support tool (and possibly class requirements) and takes the action required by the evaluation. The OSVDPA does not recommend this item be attempted within 500 meters of a fixed or floating installation. 15.8.6 Tier 1 DP-1

Phase 3 Phase 4


9e-2Demonstrate a response to one (1) DP control system failure.

During the operation (without announcement or notice) cause (on a simulator) or simulate or mimic (on a vessel) a single DP control system failure and observe the assessee's response. The item is passed if the assessee realizes the situation, evaluates the situation against the vessel's ASOG or other decision support tool (and possibly class requirements) and takes the action required by the evaluation. The OSVDPA does not recommend this item be attempted within 500 meters of a fixed or floating installation. 15.8.4 Tier 1 All All


9e-5

Demonstrate a response to a failure of the DP system or a related subsystem failing to follow a command entered into the DP console.

During the operation (without announcement or notice) cause (on a simulator) or simulate or mimic (on a vessel) the required failure and observe the assessee's response. The item is passed if the assessee realizes the situation, evaluates the situation against the vessel's ASOG or other decision support tool (and possibly class requirements) and takes the action required by the evaluation. The OSVDPA does not recommend this item be attempted within 500 meters of a fixed or floating installation. 15.8.6 Tier 1 All All



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9e-7

Demonstrate a determination that a vessel is in "consultative" or blue status

Create (if on a simulator) or simulate or mimic (if on a vessel) a situation which puts the vessel into blue or "consultative" status and prompt the assessee to determine the vessel's status.The item is passed if the assessee is capable of using the vessel's ASOG to correctly determine the vessel's status. The OSVDPA does not recommend this item be attempted within 500 meters of a fixed or floating installation. 22.8 Tier 2 All

Phase 4Phase 5

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9e-8

Demonstrate a correct determination that a vessel is in "degraded" or yellow status and respond according to the actions prescribed by the vessel's ASOG (or other decision support tool).

Create (if on a simulator) or simulate or mimic (if on a vessel) a situation which puts the vessel into a yellow or degraded status and prompt the assessee to respond. The item is passed if the assessee correctly determines if the vessel is a degraded status and takes the actions prescribed by the ASOG or other decision support tool, including the proper notification of individuals.The OSVDPA does not recommend this item be attempted within 500 meters of a fixed or floating installation. 22.8 Tier 1 All

Phase 4Phase 5

List. Prompt.

9e-6

Demonstrate a determination that a vessel is in "consultative" or blue status and respond according to the actions prescribed by the vessel's ASOG (or other decision support tool).

Create (if on a simulator) or simulate or mimic (if on a vessel) a situation which puts the vessel into blue or "consultative" status and prompt the assessee to respond. The item is passed if the assessee correctly determines if the vessel is a consultative status, notifies the proper individuals, and takes any other actions prescribed by the ASOG or charter's instruction. The OSVDPA does not recommend this item be attempted within 500 meters of a fixed or floating installation. 22.8 Tier 2 All

Phase 4Phase 5

List. Prompt.

9e-9

Demonstrate a determination that a vessel is in "degraded" or yellow status.

Create (if on a simulator) or simulate or mimic (if on a vessel) a situation which puts the vessel into yellow or "degraded" status and prompt the assessee to determine the vessel's status.The item is passed if the assessee is capable of using the vessel's ASOG to correctly determine the vessel's status. The OSVDPA does not recommend this item be attempted within 500 meters of a fixed or floating installation. 22.8 Tier 1 All

Phase 4Phase 5

List. Prompt.

9e-10

Demonstrate a determination that an operation is in "abandon" or red status and abandon an operation that has a long time to terminate (connection to an installation, equipment in the water).

During an operation with a long time to terminate, create (if on a simulator) or simulate or mimic (if on a vessel) a situation that puts the vessel into "abandon" or red status and prompt the assessee to respond. The item is passed if the assessee correctly determines (using the vessel's ASOG) that the vessel is an abandon status, terminates the operation (via the instructions in the ASOG or charterer requirements), and leaves the 500 meter zone quickly and safely. The OSVDPA does not recommend this item be attempted within 500 meters of a fixed or floating installation.

23.323.423.5 Tier 1 All

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9e-11

Demonstrate a determination that an operation is in "abandon" or red status and abandon an operation that has a short time to terminate (no equipment in the water or attachment to the installation).

During an operation with a short time to terminate, create (if on a simulator) or simulate or mimic (if on a vessel) a situation that puts the vessel into "abandon" or red status and prompt the assessee to respond. The item is passed if the assessee correctly determines (using the vessel's ASOG) that the vessel is an abandon status, terminates the operation (via the instructions in the ASOG or charterer requirements), and leaves the 500 meter zone quickly and safely. The OSVDPA does not recommend this item be attempted within 500 meters of a fixed or floating platform.

23.323.423.5 Tier 1 All

Phase 4Phase 5

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9e-12

Demonstrate a correct determination that an operation is in "abandon" or red status by using the vessel's ASOG.

During an operation create (if on a simulator) or simulate or mimic (if on a vessel) a situation that puts the vessel into an "abandon" or red status and prompt the assessee determine what status the vessel is in. The item is passed if the assessee consults the vessel's ASOG and correctly determines that the vessel is in a red status. The OSVDPA does not recommend this item be attempted within 500 meters of a fixed or floating installation. 23.4 Tier 1 All

Phase 4Phase 5

List.Prompt.

9e-13

Demonstrate a correct determination that an operation is must be abandoned by using the vessel's Critical Activity Mode (CAM).

During an operation create (if on a simulator) or simulate or mimic (if on a vessel) a situation that puts the vessel outside of the CAMO limits and prompt the assessee determine what status the vessel is in. The item is passed if the assessee consults the vessel's CAM and correctly determines that the vessel is in a red status. The OSVDPA does not recommend this item be attempted within 500 meters of a fixed or floating installation. 23.4 Tier 1 All

Phase 4Phase 5

List.Prompt.

9e-14

Demonstrate a correct determination that an operation is must be abandoned by using the vessel's capability plot.

During an operation create (if on a simulator) or simulate or mimic (if on a vessel) a situation that puts the vessel outside of its operational limits and prompt the assessee determine what status the vessel is in. The item is passed if the assessee consults the vessel's CAM and correctly determines that the vessel is in a red status. The OSVDPA does not recommend this item be attempted within 500 meters of a fixed or floating installation. 23.4 Tier 1 All

Phase 4Phase 5

List.Prompt.


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9e-16

Demonstrate maneuvering away from an installation after abandoning an operation.

Prompt the assessee that the operation must be abandoned and observe his or her reaction. The item is passed if the assessee follows the operation's escape plan, and the vessel's CAM or charterer requirements and navigates out of the simulated 500 meter zone safely. The OSVDPA does not recommend this item be attempted within 500 meters of a fixed or floating installation. 23.5 Tier 1 All

Phase 4Phase 5

List. Prompt.

Do not List.Do not Prompt.

9e-18Demonstrate actions to be taken in a drift on scenario.

During the operation (without announcement or notice) create (if on a simulator) or simulate or mimic (if on a vessel) a force off and observe the assessee's reaction to the scenario.The item is passed if the assessee is able to correctly identify the scenario, know to evaluate the scenario against the vessel's ASOG or decision support tool and takes the required actions. The OSVDPA does not recommend this item be attempted within 500 meters of a fixed or floating installation.

13.4 15.8.2 Tier 1 All All


9e-17Demonstrate actions to be taken in a force off scenario.

During the operation, and without announcement or warning, create (if on a simulator) simulate or mimic (if on a vessel) a force off and observe the assessee's reaction to the scenario.The item is passed if the assessee is able to correctly identify the scenario, know to evaluate the scenario against the vessel's ASOG or decision support tool, and takes the required actions. The OSVDPA does not recommend this item be attempted within 500 meters of a fixed or floating installation.

13.4 15.8.2 Tier 1 All All

9e-15

Demonstrate abandoning of an operation (i.e. quickly disconnecting or retrieving equipment).

During an operation with a long time to terminate, inform the assessee that the operation must be abandoned and observe his or her reaction. (This item should be mimicked if conducted on a vessel). The item is passed if the assessee quickly disconnects from the installation or quickly retrieves the equipment and abandons the operation under the instructions in the ASOG or charterer requirements and the operation escape plan. The OSVDPA does not recommend this item be attempted within 500 meters of a fixed or floating installation. 23.3 Tier 1 All All

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9e-21Demonstrate actions to be taken in a drive off scenario.

During the operation (without announcement or notice) create (if on a simulator) or simulate or mimic (if on a vessel) a force off and observe the DPO/Prospective DPO's reaction to the scenario.The item is passed if the assessee is able to correctly identify the scenario, know to evaluate the scenario against the vessel's ASOG or decision support tool and takes the required actions. The OSVDPA does not recommend this item be attempted within 500 meters of a fixed or floating installation.

13.4 15.8.2 Tier 1 All All


9e-19Demonstrate actions to be taken in a drift off scenario.

During the operation, (without announcement or notice) create (if on a simulator) or simulate or mimic (if on a vessel) a force off and observe the assessee's reaction to the scenario.The item is passed if the assessee is able to correctly identify the scenario, know to evaluate the scenario against the vessel's ASOG or decision support tool and takes the required actions. The OSVDPA does not recommend this item be attempted within 500 meters of a fixed or floating installation.

13.4 15.8.2 Tier 1 All All


9e-20Demonstrate actions to be taken in a drive on scenario.

During the operation (without announcement or notice) create (if on a simulator) or simulate or mimic (if on a vessel) a force off and observe the assessee's reaction to the scenario.The item is passed if the assessee is able to correctly identify the scenario, know to evaluate the scenario against the vessel's ASOG or decision support tool and takes the required actions. The OSVDPA does not recommend this item be attempted within 500 meters of a fixed or floating installation.

13.4 15.8.2 Tier 1 All All



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