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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 |
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Graeme Lorenson | Subsea 7 | Committee Chair |
Harry Verhoeven | Kongsberg Maritime AS | Committee Vice-Chair |
Kevin Duffin | Aberdeen Marine Surveyors Ltd (trading as AMS Global Group) | Committee Member |
Michael Hensley | ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) | 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 |
John de Hartog | Saipem | Committee Member |
Cinthya Lopes | Simwave BV | Committee Member |
Vicky Gren | TechnipFMC | Committee Member |
Justin Taljaard | 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
New Technical Director for IMCA, Jim Cullen
Jim Cullen joins IMCA as its new Technical Director following a 30-year career in the marine contracting industry with Brown & Root and Subsea 7.
Read moreLearning from members at IMCA’s DP conference
Richard Purser and Graeme Reid look back on the 2022 IMCA DP Conference and forward to this year’s event being held 9-10 May in Amsterdam.
Read moreHazards of using hold-back vessels during DP Ops
IMCA has published technical guidance highlighting the hazards of using hold-back vessels during dynamic positioning (DP) operations.
Read moreFeature your innovative solution at IMCA’s DP Conference
Calling all innovators – could your latest technology, idea or solution feature at IMCA’s Dynamic Positioning (DP) Conference?
Read moreIMCA schemes designed to improve DP safety
IMCA DP Practitioner Accreditation Scheme and Key DP Personnel Continuing Professional Development (CPD) App have a viral role to play in improving DP safety.
Read moreIMCA publishes DP system network storm guidance
New guidance will increase awareness of issues related to DP system network storms, and further supports the safety of crews and vessels.
Read moreIMCA’s DP Expertise sought from Houston to Singapore
Our dynamic positioning experts are involved in upcoming industry events around the world
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