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The OSVDPA is attempting to create enough scenarios, whereby every workboat-based DPO will be able to choose a scenario that resembles operations they regularly conduct.
In this effort, I was able make suggestions to improve the realism of the scenario. It is my hope that this input helped the OSVDPA create scenarios that were more true- to-life, thereby helping to ensure that the next generation of DPOs will be better trained and highly competent.
Many times, I agreed with the views of the other TAC members. At other times, I objected to parts of scenarios as not being realistic enough and have urged the OSVDPA to adopt more assessment scenarios for DP-1 vessels, as many
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