scope:

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

- competence development

- sea-time / on board competence building

- competence assessment

- certification

- re-certification

- previously acquired competence.

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

The RP applies to certification of any DPO on any type and class of DP vessel.