A guide to DP electrical power and control systems

  • Recommended Practice
  • Revision 2.1 - November 2023

A reference for those involved in designing, assessing, and maintaining dynamically positioned (DP) vessels and their systems.

Contents

  • Introduction 

  • Abbreviations 

  • DP Power System Configurations 

  • Power Management 

  • Power Distribution 

  • Thrusters, Drives and Controls 

  • Safety Systems 

  • Vessel Management Systems 

  • Appendices 


Revision

  • Rev. 2.1 - November 2023
    Page 2 boilerplate and layout updated to new template
  • Rev. 2 - October 2020
  • Rev. 1 - September 2016
    Review and update as part of the IMCA review programme
  • Rev. - November 2010