Introduction to Dynamic Positioning

1. Introduction
2. Basic principles of dynamic positioning
3. Elements of a DP system
4. Position reference systems and equipment
5. DP operations
6. DP vessel operations
7. Information for key DP personnel
8. DP operator training
9. References
10. Useful acronyms and abbreviations


9 - References

1. IMCA M 103 - Guidelines for the design and operation of dynamically positioned vessels
2. IMCA M 161 - Guidelines for the design and operation of dynamically positioned vessels - Two-Vessel Operations - A supplement to IMCA M 103
3. 115 DPVOA - Risk analysis of collision of dynamically positioned support vessels with offshore installations
4. IMCA M 125 - Safety interface document for a DP vessel working near an offshore platform
5. 101 DPVOA - Examples of a DP vessel’s annual trials programme
6. 126 DPVOA - Reliability of electrical systems on DP vessels
7. IMCA M 150 - Quantified risk analysis of offshore tanker offtake operations
8. IMCA M 129 - Failure modes of CPP thrusters
9. IMCA M 162 - Failure modes of variable speed thrusters
10. IMCA M 142 - Position reference reliability study
11. IMCA M 146 - The possibilities of GLONASS as a DP position reference
12. IMCA M 145 - Review of three dual hydro acoustic position reference systems for deepwater drilling
13. IMCA M 151 - The basic principles and use of hydroacoustic position reference systems in the offshore environment
14. IMCA M 155 - DGPS Network provision and Operational Performance - A World-Wide Comparative Study
15. IMCA M 160 - Reliability of position reference systems for deepwater drilling
16. IMCA M 166 - Guidance on Failure Modes & Effects Analyses (FMEAs)
17. IMO MSC Circular 645 - Guidelines for vessels with dynamic positioning systems
18. IMCA M 117 - The training and experience of key DP personnel
19. IMCA M 140 - Specification for DP capability plots
20. 118 DPVOA - Failure modes of Artemis Mk IV position referencing system
21. IMCA M 131 - A review of the use of the fan beam laser system for dynamic positioning IMCA M 170 - A review of the use marine laser positioning systems
22. IMCA DP incident reports