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    • Preface
       

    • Introduction
       

    • Existing Rules and Guidance
       

    • Managing Risk in DP Operations – Competence
       

    • Managing Risk in DP Operations – Offshore Operations
       

    • Managing Risk in DP Operations – Practical Application
       

    • References
       

    • Appendix 1 – DP FMEA
       

    • Appendix 2 – Annual DP Trials
       

    • Appendix 3 – DP Capability Plot
       

    • Appendix 4 – DP Footprint Plot
       

    • Appendix 5 – DP Vessel Specific Location Checks Document (EXAMPLE)
       

    • Appendix 6 – Sample DP Watchkeeping Handover Checklist
       

    • Appendix 7 – DP Station Keeping Event Reporting
       

    • Appendix 8 – Example of Critical Activity Mode (CAM)
       

    • Appendix 9 – Example of Activity Specific Operating Guideline (ASOG)
       

    Date: Reason: Revision:
    Date:May 2022 Reason:General update by IMCA & MSF workgroup Revision:Rev. 4
    Date:November 2018 Reason:Updated to reflect current industry practice following the recent publication of IMO MSC.1/Circ.1580 Revision:Rev. 3
    Date:April 2015 Reason:General update by cross-industry workgroup on DP for OSVs Revision:Rev. 2
    Date:August 2009 Reason:General update by cross industry workgroup on DP for OSVs Revision:Rev. 1
    Date:March 2006 Reason:Initial publication Revision:Rev.