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
Contact
Committee Members
Name | Company | Role |
---|---|---|
Graeme Lorenson | Subsea7 | Committee Chair |
Harry Verhoeven | Kongsberg Maritime AS | Committee Vice-Chair |
Michael Hensley | ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) | Committee Member |
Odd Kenneth Tollefsen | Altera Infrastructure Norway AS | Committee Member |
Hans Brejaart | Boskalis Offshore | Committee Member |
Wassim Kennou | Bourbon | Committee Member |
Craig Styles | Bureau Veritas Solutions Marine & Offshore Limited | Committee Member |
Aleks Karlsen | DNV | Committee Member |
Joey Fisher | M3 Marine Group Pte Ltd | Committee Member |
Klaus Hovesen | Maersk Training A/S | Committee Member |
John de Hartog | Saipem | Committee Member |
Cinthya Lopes | Simwave BV | Committee Member |
Dean Southall | TechnipFMC | Committee Member |
Justin Taljaard | Tidewater Inc. | Committee Member |
Paul Kevin Murphy | Valaris Plc | Committee Member |
Richard Purser | IMCA | IMCA Secretariat Lead |
Minutes of Meetings
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News & Events
IMCA Live 2024: Finding solutions to the challenges we face
Registration now open for IMCA Seminars in 2024 and details of IMCA Global Summit shared – 3 to 4 December in Utrecht, NL.
Read moreEvent analysis reveals common causes of DP failure
New IMCA analysis of Dynamic Positioning (DP) station keeping events in 2023 reveals causes of failure identifying emerging safety trends.
Read moreHow CPD can help reduce DP incidents
IMCA’s Graeme Reid, explores how recent changes to NI requirements will improve industry performance in an article originally published in Offshore Support Journal.
Read moreNew recommended practice aims to improve safety in shallow waters
New advice in M263 focuses on safety through improved bridge operations and position reference system specifications.
Read moreEliminating poor practices – Guidance on DP Annual Trials
Richard Purser, Technical Adviser – Marine, explores recent changes to key Dynamic Positioning guidance in Offshore Support Journal.
Read moreDP Asia 2023: Supporting the future of Dynamic Positioning
Richard Purser, Technical Adviser – Marine, reports from DP Asia in Singapore in June where IMCA was out in force, with IMCA members and stakeholders.
Read moreSafer DP Annual Trials as IMCA reviews M 190 and M 191 following industry collaboration
We have updated M 190 and M 191. The revisions will strengthen industry practices and eliminate less safe processes around Dynamic Positioning (DP) remote trials.
Read moreFive reasons to use the IMCA Key DP Personnel CPD App
Richard Purser, Technical Adviser – Marine, explores why DP Personnel should choose IMCA’s App to fulfil new Nautical Institute requirements.
Read moreNew Code of Practice boosts safety of offshore DP Operations
We have updated IMCA M 117, vital guidance relating to the training and experience of Key Dynamic Positioning (DP) Personnel.
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