The Dynamic Positioning Conference 2025 report is available to read and download.
For the first time, IMCA's two-day conference (3-4 June) was held in Istanbul, Türkiye, bringing together over 140 industry professionals, including marine contractors, service providers, and supply chain partners. Its core focus was on enhancing vessel efficiency, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and aligning DP operations with evolving environmental and regulatory demands.
This report serves as a reference for technical, operational, and leadership stakeholders across offshore energy (both renewables and oil & gas) who are involved with dynamic positioning. Its insights are especially relevant for vessel operators, equipment manufacturers, regulatory bodies, and anyone concerned with balancing performance, safety, and environmental responsibilities in DP operations.
The report identifies several trends and makes recommendations in areas such as:
- Adoption of alternative fuels and fuel transitions (though readiness across the fleet remains limited)
- The need for improved crew training, data-driven monitoring, and more robust assurance and verification processes for DP systems.
- Updating technical standards and guidance to reflect operational realities and to support safety, efficiency, and environmental performance.
