Nautical Institute DP Operator (DPO) Certificate Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the Nautical Institute DP Operator (DPO) Certificate Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the Nautical Institute DP Operator (DPO) Certificate exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 6 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Free CETopics in the Nautical Institute DP Operator (DPO) Certificate Vocabulary Game
DP principles
Equipment assurance
Failures and response
Operations and planning
Position references
Power and thrusters
Sources for these terms (3)
- The Nautical Institute Certification and Accreditation Standard, Volume 1: Training and Certification (February 2026) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- MTS DP Operations Guidance, Part 1 (Rev 3, April 2021) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- MTS DP Vessel Design Philosophy Guidelines (Rev 2, April 2021) · Source checked 2026-11-03
About the DPO Exam
The Nautical Institute DPO Certificate is an internationally recognised multi-phase professional-development route under the February 2026 New Offshore Scheme. Phase A is the DP Induction Course plus online examination; Phase B is verified DP sea time and task work; Phase C is the DP Simulator Course with online examination and practical assessment; Phase D is further qualifying DP sea time; and Phase E is the Master's Statement of Suitability before application to NI. It is not one universal theory test.
Exam sponsor: The Nautical Institute (NI), London. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Question count not published by the exam provider
Time Limit
Phase A online exam: 1 hour 15 minutes; other components follow the current NI standard and accredited-centre schedule
Passing Score
Phase A online exam: 70%; no single scheme-wide numeric passing score
Exam / Certification Fees
Varies by NI-accredited training centre; NI does not publish one universal course fee
Exam sponsor websiteFees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the DPO vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the DPO vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 DPO terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the DPO terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the The Nautical Institute (NI), London content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
Who issues the DPO Certificate?
The Nautical Institute administers the training scheme, accredits training centres, and issues the final DPO Certificate after all required phases are verified. IMCA publishes industry guidance but does not issue the NI certificate.
What are the New Offshore Scheme phases?
Phase A is Induction plus online examination; Phase B is at least 60 DP sea-time days plus tasks and company confirmation; Phase C is Simulator training with online examination and practical assessment; Phase D is further qualifying sea time; Phase E is the Master's Statement of Suitability and certificate application.