IMCA Offshore Survey Division

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Guidelines for the Shared Use of Sensors for DP and Survey Operations

This guidance document highlights the risks associated with sharing vessel DP sensors for survey operations and provides guidance on developing procedures to mitigate these risks.

The guidance complements the earlier IMCA guidance on sharing of DGPS systems (IMCA S 009).

Contents

• Glossary
• Introduction and overview
• System redundancy
• Differences in requirements for DP and survey purposes
• Risks associated with shared use of sensors
• Oprational configurations and documentation
• Procedures for installing temporary survey systems
• Conclusions and recommendations
• Example risk identification and assessment
• Bibliography