Case Narrative: A DP 3 6th generation drillship was set up on automatic DP engaged in plug and abandonment operations in field. The DP design concept of the vessel was […]
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DP Event Bulletins
DP station keeping event bulletins enhance the traditional reporting and analysis of dynamic positioning station keeping events and incidents. They ensure that the industry is provided with prompt feedback, including anonymous factual case studies of events reported to IMCA.
Individual DP events are available individually online, tagged and searchable, while the traditional PDF collections are also available for download.
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DP Events
Mix of absolute and relative position reference systems – DP incident
Comments from the Report: It was considered that the movement towards the drill ship could have been caused by a combination of position reference system degradation and interaction from the […]
Accidental breaker trip – DP undesired event
Comments from the Report: The vessel was experiencing heavy rolling and pitching. The watch keeping engineer lost his balance and his hand made contact with the No. 2 shaft generator […]
Failure of DP UPS – DP undesired event
Comments from the Report: The vessel maintained position but DP equipment class 2 capabilities were compromised. It was noticed that there was a strong burning smell from the UPS. The […]
Operating outside DP equipment class 2 requirements – DP incident
Comments from the report: Although DP checklists were completed, the availability of the standby operator station was not confirmed. The most probable cause for DPOS2 to freeze and not auto […]
Unfamiliarity with DP system leads to – DP undesired event
Comments from the report: Both DPOs had several years’ experience but with a different DP control system where it is common to stop the vessel during a move by reducing […]
Software update caused loss of generators in separate redundant groups
Case narrative A DP2 platform supply vessel (PSV) was set up on auto DP whilst conducting trials in open water after extensive upgrades. The redundancy concept was based on two […]
Leaking cooling water pump leads to – DP undesired event
Comments from the report: A leaking seal was observed on the Port ME cooling water pump; it was replaced, and the engine tested prior to returning to operations. Considerations […]
Maintenance during DP operations leads to – DP undesired event
Comments from the report: The oil level gauge was not reading the actual level. The duty Engineer did not inform Bridge/DPO`s of maintenance on the header tank of stern thruster. […]
Loss of one redundant group – DP undesired event
Comments from the report: A partial blackout of the centre high voltage (HV) switchboard at 11.04am caused by No. 2 generator. This caused the loss of the 440V distribution board […]
Planned investigation resulted in DP incident
Comments from the report: An AVR problem in diesel generator No. 1 engine caused an over voltage in the system. Due to increased voltage, the standby machine could not be […]
Specialised pipe laying DP mode – DP undesired event
Comments from the report: When the vessel was confirmed stopped and on the setpoint, the operator checked the auto track setting to find the cause of the track change. Upon […]
Loss of tunnel thruster – DP undesired event
Comments from the report: During diving operations in open water, tunnel thruster No. 1 tripped offline. Investigation showed that the cause was due to tripping of the thruster hydraulic pump […]
Position reference systems – a timely reminder
The IMCA Marine DP committee has identified a trend of DP station keeping events relating to the incorrect use or selection of PRSs. Events reported to IMCA include incidents, where […]
Use of third-party equipment leads to DP undesired event
Comments from the Report The UPS and the DGNSS source does not fall under the vessel’s planned maintenance system (PMS), as this is owned by the survey company. The equipment […]
Inadequate shallow water lay-up reactivation procedures
Comments from the Report The heat exchange system is poorly designed and without redundancy for half of the switchboard. Design flaws were compounded by the introduction of turbidity and silt […]
Isolation of backup supplies to DP critical equipment
Case Narrative A DP 2 vessel was engaged in open water ROV operations with both ROVs and cranes in the water – the hook recovery was ongoing. The vessel was […]
Case study – Load sharing imbalance caused loss of position
Case narrative A DP2 pipelay vessel was set up on auto DP engaged in pipelay operations, inside the 500m zone of a fixed platform. The DP design concept of the […]
Case study – DPO certification deception
Case narrative A new senior DPO had been appointed to a DP equipment class 2 vessel via a crewing agent. It was found after joining that his experience and certification […]
Case study – Switching from auto DP to IJS (independent joy stick) mode caused loss of control
Case narrative A vessel collided with the working platform on a wind turbine transition piece. The incident occurred during worsening weather conditions. The vessel was on auto DP, when it […]
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