Marine Dynamic Positioning
Our aim
The Marine DP Committee co-ordinates Marine Division work items relating to Dynamic Positioning (DP).
Our activities
We provide expert advice in all matters pertaining to Dynamic Positioning and are responsible for managing all associated guidance related documents and initiatives.
IMCA Contact
Richard Purser
Technical Adviser – Marine
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Committee Members
| Name | Company | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Graeme Lorenson | Subsea 7 | Committee Chairman |
| Harry Verhoeven | Kongsberg Maritime AS | Committee Vice-chairman |
| Kevin Duffin | Aberdeen Marine Surveyors Ltd (trading as AMS Global Group) | Committee Member |
| Panos Koukouras | Allseas Group SA | Committee Member |
| Hans Brejaart | Boskalis Offshore | Committee Member |
| Wassim Kennou | Bourbon | Committee Member |
| Aleks Karlsen | DNV | Committee Member |
| Emil Galama | Heerema Marine Contractors | Committee Member |
| Joey Fisher | M3 Marine Group Pte Ltd | Committee Member |
| Lars Skov Engdam | Maersk Training A/S | Committee Member |
| Cinthya Lopes | Simwave BV | Committee Member |
| Vicky Gren | TechnipFMC | Committee Member |
| Dennis Harger | Tidewater Inc. | Committee Member |
| Kevin Murphy | Valaris Plc | Committee Member |
| Richard Purser | IMCA | IMCA Secretariat Lead |
Minutes of Meetings
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News & Events
Could Your Innovative Solution Feature at IMCA’s DP Conference?
Calling all innovators – could your latest technology, idea or solution feature in IMCA’s DP Conference?
Read moreIMCA Schemes Designed to Improve DP Safety Levels
Focus on improving safety within DP through specialist schemes to address human factors
Read moreIMCA Publishes DP System Network Storm Guidance
New IMCA Guidance published will increase awareness of issues related to DP system network storms and further supports safety of crew and vessel
Read moreIMCA’s DP Expertise sought from Houston to Singapore
Our dynamic positioning experts are involved in upcoming industry events around the world
Read moreIMCA DP Conference 2023
IMCA’s 2023 DP Conference is taking place in Amsterdam 9 & 10 May 2023 – add to your schedule and budget planning9 May 2023
Steigenberger Airport Hotel
IMCA’s DP Conference Report Available to all
2022 DP Conference report available and planning for 2023 underway with registration open
Read moreOffshore Renewables See IMCA Expand Board
In accordance with its constitution of a biennial chair rotation, the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) announces that Jonathan Tame is its new President. Jonathan is SVP Projects and Offshore […]
Read moreIMCA signs MOU with Business Network Offshore Wind
The international Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Business Network for Offshore Wind (the Network) a non-profit, educational organization to develop the offshore […]
Read moreIMCA report highlights risks should Senate pass U.S. crewing legislation
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has published a ‘Global Specialist Offshore Support Vessel Market Overview’ report highlighting the risks to the U.S. offshore energy industry, should the crewing legislation, […]
Read moreIMCA appoints new Marine Renewable Energy Technical Adviser
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) welcomes Rhys Jones as Technical Adviser, Marine Renewable Energy.
Read moreIMCA’s W2W Guidance Wins Industry Safety Award
IMCA was recently announced the winner of the 2022 OSJ Safety Award which recognised the association’s “outstanding work” in standardising the use of offshore Walk to Work (W2W) systems.
Read moreIMCA Demystifies the American Offshore Workers Fairness Act
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Read morePublication of DP Station Keeping Stats sees IMCA urge for more reporting and discussion
Dynamic Positioning is in our DNA. Read about our DP Conference and our DP CPD. Members can read our DP Event Reports via the website.
Read moreDP Consequence Analysis – A Timely Reminder
Read this Information Note for DP Consequence Analysis.
Read moreIMCA and NI expand DPO App to Key DP Personnel
IMCA and The Nautical Institute expand the scope of DP CPD to reach all key players in a natural progression in improving safety and efficiency offshore.
Read moreDP controller problems – DP undesired event
Considerations of the IMCA Marine DP Committee from the above event: Redundancy was lost; therefore, a yellow alert should be initiated. Good practice is to acknowledge and investigate the cause […]
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