DNV DNV-RP-0323 Historical [ Revised ]

The scope of the RP includes the elements which have been identified as crucial in the development and certification of an RCCO. Based on the industry's expectations, the following elements are covered as part of a certification scheme:

— competence development

— in-centre time/ashore competence building (*)

— competence assessment

— certification

— re-certification

— previously acquired competence.

(*) This may be replaced by relevant experience gained from work in other industries - such experience shall be documented and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

The RP focuses on the certification scheme itself and does not include all the expectations of and responsibilities to the certification bodies issuing certificates of competence.

The RP applies to the certification of any RCCO in any type of remote control centre. A certification scheme should specifically address operations that require additional competence.

Guidance note:

DNV-ST-0324 provides different notations for specific operational areas that should form part of the RCCO’s skillset, see Table 1-1.

The first chapter contains general information about the certification of remote control operators. Further guidance on certification schemes, competence development and training, competence assessment, competence retention and equipment are covered in separate chapters.

For differentiation purposes, the general information is printed in regular text, and the specific guidance is grouped under guidance notes. The guidance notes reflect many of DNV's views and certification criteria.