Inadequate Position Reference Systems caused incident
- DP Event
- Published on 3 December 2020
- Generated on 26 December 2024
- DPE 04/20
- 2 minute read
Incident
Inadequate risk assessment was not completed and TAM and ASOG were not thoroughly reviewed prior to their approval.
Comments
It is mentioned in the report that task appropriate mode (TAM) and activity specific operating guidelines (ASOG) were in use, with the limitation identified for two DGNSS subject to common mode failure.
Considerations
- Use of only two DGNSS was contrary to the MSc.1 / Circ. 1580 requirements. This meant the vessel was not set up in accordance with DP class 2 requirements of 3 position reference systems based on at least two different principles.
- Vessel sensors selection did not appear to comply with DP class 2 requirements, though this non-compliance was not a factor in the incident.
- Task appropriate mode was in place, indicating that a loss of position was acceptable. However, the incident indicates that an adequate risk assessment was not done and TAM and ASOG were not thoroughly reviewed prior to their approvals.
- When the vessel lost its automatic DP control due to the loss of all its PRSs, the position could have been maintained for a period of time using the DP mathematical model.
- The report states that interference from a faulty laser-based system on the PSV caused the loss of signals to both the DGNSSs. However, this could have been caused by interference of the differential correction signal receivers caused by shielding or reflection.
- Information on radio interference is provided in Guidance on Position Reference Systems and Sensors for DP Operations (IMCA M252), Section 4.6 Operational Consideration Summary.
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