DP Training

**joen1** · August 18th, 2009, 02:01 AM

Thanks to the GI Bill, I am going to attend a DP basic course and am looking for opinions on the best all around school. Thanks in advance

**john** · August 18th, 2009, 05:36 AM

The best DP system is Kongsberg and this is the system being installed on most of the high-value newbuilds. They have their own training centers which are well run and have the latest simulator equipment. They also have a location in Houston.

Here's a list of most locations including Kongsberg's contact info:
http://www.dpoperator.com/dpschools.htm

Kongsberge will probably cost you a bit more than the rest, but it will give you a leg up if your looking to start a career offshore.

**joen1** · August 18th, 2009, 08:59 AM

Thanks John, I have ben looking for a site like this for a little while now. Is there a section on gcaptain that has a area dedicated to usefull maritime links? I know in the past I had to remember what topic I saw the desired link mentioned in and then go back and find it.