About Us

About Us

Dp Training support and online book “All About DP” by Captain Charles Stuart (Capt. Charlie)

An Australian that is married to a Filipino lady (Blaan tribe) and now live in Gensan (General Santos, Philippines).

This website is to support my current DP students, past DP students and to pass on what I have learnt over my career to any Deck Officers, Engineers, ETOs, Shore base staff.

 The layout is key point training using Q&A system. The website is a fully LMS Learning Management System allowing self-practice testing.

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The Courses and book “all about DP are free to:

Any of my previous DP class students and all new DP class students.

Maritime Officers and cadet of South Cotabato 3rd district

My background

Background in computer programming and domestic electrical training before starting my seagoing career.

Seagoing qualifications and experience.

Unlimited Master
Engineer to 3000kW EEZ

DPO Certificate in 1991 (No 609)
30 years Seagoing experience.

34 years’ experience on DP vessels and shore-based DP vessel support and training.

DP Experience on Diving, deepwater drill ships, Supply, ROV, Construction, etc.
Master of Anchor handling and Towing vessels.

Wartsila approved Instructor for NI DP Hardware & Software courses.

Auditing and Training

DP Master, DP Training captain and assessor.
Part of the Tidewater global DP Incident investigation team from March 2012 to date. 

Tidewater representative for FMEA trials, Annual DP trials, DP Audits, from 2010 to 2023.

Lead Auditor for ISO:9001
Lead Auditor for International Safety Management (ISM)
Set up five Nautical Institute accredited DP Training centres.

NI DP Instructor approved for all courses from 2010 to date.

Nautical Institute Support

Nautical Institute DP TEG from April 2013 to date – DP Technical representative for ISOA.
Member of all Nautical Institute workgroups for courses and standards since April 2013.
Nautical Institute DP Technical support (voluntary)
Voluntary work with Nautical Institute to support the training of new Deck and Technical staff and shore-based staff.

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Why Choose us

We provide practical, up-to-date DP training designed by a seasoned DP professional. Our platform is accessible, eco-conscious, and structured to suit every learning level — from beginner to expert.

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Our Mission

To make Dynamic Positioning knowledge universally accessible while reducing environmental impact. We aim to simplify learning using a clear, interactive Q&A format supported by self-assessment tools.

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Our Visions

To become the most trusted global resource for DP learning and certification support — empowering every maritime professional with the skills and confidence needed to operate safely and efficiently in a DP environment.