Designated Person Ashore

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Upcoming dates 6

From £1130

WHAT IS THIS COURSE?

Course Overview

Designated Person Ashore (DPA) is a management-level course for shoreside personnel responsible for maritime safety, environmental compliance, and regulatory oversight of vessels. Delivered by Warsash, it covers ISM Code, SMS, and company fleet management.

Prerequisites

Management experience in shipping or fleet operations
STCW or equivalent maritime background
Fluent English

What You'll Learn

ISM Code and SMS implementation
Fleet safety management and reporting
Regulatory compliance and audits
Incident investigation and reporting
Crew and vessel performance monitoring
Environmental protection regulations

COURSE AT A GLANCE

Key Facts

Duration

3�4 days

Typical Cost

�1,125��1,130

Issuing Body

Warsash Maritime School

Certificate

DPA Competency Certificate

UPCOMING DATES

Available Course Dates

Date	School	Location	Price
28 Sep 2026 to 30 Sep 2026	Warsash Maritime School — Solent University	Warsash, United Kingdom	£1130	Book →
9 Nov 2026 to 11 Nov 2026	Warsash Maritime School — Solent University	Warsash, United Kingdom	£1130	Book →
25 Jan 2027 to 27 Jan 2027	Warsash Maritime School — Solent University	Warsash, United Kingdom	£1130	Book →
5 Apr 2027 to 7 Apr 2027	Warsash Maritime School — Solent University	Warsash, United Kingdom	£1130	Book →
7 Jun 2027 to 9 Jun 2027	Warsash Maritime School — Solent University	Warsash, United Kingdom	£1130	Book →
26 Jul 2027 to 28 Jul 2027	Warsash Maritime School — Solent University	Warsash, United Kingdom	£1130	Book →

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