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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John de Hartog | Saipem | Committee Chairman |
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 |
Harry Verhoeven | Kongsberg Maritime AS | Committee Member |
Joey Fisher | M3 Marine Group Pte Ltd | Committee Member |
Lars Skov Engdam | Maersk Training A/S | Committee Member |
Graeme Lorenson | Subsea 7 | Committee Member |
David Marren | Swire Pacific Offshore Operations Pte Ltd | 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
Publication 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 moreRegistration Open – IMCA DP Conference
Don’t miss this IMCA technical event and the opportunity to influence our future work programme in the area of dynamic positioning.
Read moreIMCA to hold 2022 DP Conference in Amsterdam
IMCA set to stage two-day Dynamic Positioning Conference in Amsterdam on 31 May-1 June 2022.
The event is aimed at those involved in both offshore renewable energy and offshore oil and gas DP operations, and will provide an opportunity for IMCA members and industry colleagues to participate in an exciting industry forum.
Read moreYour Innovative Technology Could Feature in IMCA’s DP Conference
Could your latest innovation feature at IMCA’s DP Conference? Why not submit your proposal to be in with a chance of presenting, against the clock.
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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