Guidelines for the design and operation of dynamically positioned vessels
- Recommended Practice
- Revision 5.2 - April 2024
This document provides comprehensive guidelines for the design and operation of dynamically positioned (DP) vessels, covering various types of DP vessels, design considerations, operational guidance, and specific guidelines for different vessel types.
Contents
Executive Summary
Abbreviations
Introduction
Design Guidance
Operational Guidance
Appendix 1 – Diving Support Vessels
Appendix 2 – Pipelay Vessels
Appendix 3 – ROV Support Vessels
Appendix 4 – Crane Vessels
Appendix 5 – Float-over Vessels
Appendix 6 – Accommodation Vessels
Appendix 7 – Drilling Vessels
Appendix 8 – FPSO Vessels
Appendix 9 – Shuttle Tankers
Appendix 10 – Trenching Vessels
Appendix 11 – Cable Lay/Repair Vessels
Appendix 12 – Jack-up Vessels
Appendix 13 – Offshore Supply Vessels (OSVs)
Appendix 14 – Anchor Handling Vessels (AHVs)
Appendix 15 – Well Stimulation Vessels
Appendix 16 – Rock Placement Vessels
Appendix 17 – Dredging Vessels
Appendix 18 – Service Operations Vessels (SOVs)
Appendix 19 – DP Station Keeping Event Reporting
Appendix 20 – Referenced Guidance Documents
Revision
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Rev. 5.2 - April 2024QA review – Page 2, bookmarking and reference links updated; no change to content
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Rev. 5.1 - August 2022Appendix 1 – Paragraph 2.4 wording
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Rev. 5 - June 2021Revision of Appendix 18 (SOV). Plus, changes throughout the document to ensure position keeping reflects control of both position and/or heading
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Rev. 4 - January 2019To review that the guidance meets current industry practice following the recent publication of IMO MSC.1/Circ.1580
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Rev. 3 - February 2017
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Rev. 2 - April 2016
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Rev. - September 1991Initial publication