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    • General DP System Documentation on DP Vessels 

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    Date: Reason: Revision:
    Date:December 2023 Reason:Reviewed and upgraded to a Recommended Practice in 2023 as part of the IMCA Governance strategy. Language and phrasing updated to reflect current Industry thinking. Revision:Rev. 4
    Date:October 2020 Reason: Revision:Rev. 3.1
    Date:January 2019 Reason: Revision:Rev. 3
    Date:June 2016 Reason: Revision:Rev. 2
    Date:February 2006 Reason:Review and update of 109 DPVOA Revision:Rev. 1
    Date:October 2020 Reason: Revision:Rev. 3.1
    Date:January 2019 Reason: Revision:Rev. 3
    Date:June 2016 Reason: Revision:Rev. 2
    Date:February 2006 Reason:Review and update of 109 DPVOA Revision:Rev. 1
    Date:December 1993 Reason: Revision:Rev.

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