DP in the Technical Library

Latest related Guidance:

Recommended Practice for the Operation of Class 1 DP Vessels

This document provides comprehensive guidelines and recommendations for the operation of Class 1 DP vessels, emphasising the importance of understanding their limitations and ensuring proper training and preparedness of personnel.

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Code of practice for the training and experience of key DP personnel

DP systems are used on vessels in all the major maritime regions of the world and the result of this expansion and diversity has meant that the challenges of ensuring key personnel have the competency to perform their roles has never been greater. All vessel owners/operators require suitably qualified and experienced DP personnel for safe and commercially successful operations.

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Station keeping incidents reported for 2001

This document provides an in-depth review of dynamic positioning (DP) station-keeping incidents reported by Members for the year 2001, categorising them into "Loss of Position 1", "Loss of Position 2", and "Lost Time Incidents". It includes detailed incident reports, root causes, and statistical analysis to identify trends and areas for improvement.

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Latest related Information Notes:

Development and introduction of new DP vessel mission functionalities

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Non-compliance with M190 categorisation and recording of findings

Reports have come to our attention of the non-compliance with IMCA's Code of practice for developing and conducting DP Annual Trials programmes.

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Enhanced GNSS Differential Corrections for Dynamic Positioning (DP) Operations

GNSS serves as a critical Position Reference System (PRS) in Dynamic Positioning operations.

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CPD requirements from the Nautical Institute

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Changes for DP Operators

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Browse the latest DP incident reports

  • Thorough preparation is key

    With 4 of 8 diesel generators running and connected to a closed ring bus, and 7 of the 8 thrusters selected to DP, a DP equipment class 3 MODU was set up in Green mode whilst on standby.

    DPE 03/24

    5 November 2024

    Incident

  • There – but not really there

    This DP event occurred on a DP equipment class two supply vessel whilst carrying out cargo operations on the starboard side alongside the asset and working at the lee side in the drift-off position. 

    DPE 03/24

    5 November 2024

    Incident

  • Equipment Class 3, even if you operate as 'Class 2'

    This case study examines a DP incident on an equipment class 3 multi-purpose vessel while operating in good conditions.

    DPE 03/24

    5 November 2024

    Incident

  • Line of sight

    This case study covers events onboard a DP equipment class 2 vessel whilst holding position in a turbine field, with three position reference systems selected into DP – DGPS, HPR and Fanbeam.

    DPE 03/24

    5 November 2024

    Incident

  • DP Drill Scenario

    DP emergency drill scenarios are included to assist DP vessel management, DPOs / Engineers, and ETOs in conducting DP drills onboard.

    DPE 03/24

    5 November 2024

    Incident

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