DP in the Technical Library

Latest related Guidance:

Code of practice for the training and experience of key DP personnel

DP systems are used on vessels in all the major maritime regions of the world and the result of this expansion and diversity has meant that the challenges of ensuring key personnel have the competency to perform their roles has never been greater.

 

All vessel owners/operators require suitably qualified and experienced DP personnel for safe and commercially successful operations.

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Dynamic Positioning Station Keeping Review – Incidents and Events Reported for 2024

IMCA has compiled a detailed report on dynamic positioning (DP) station keeping events reported in 2024. The report highlights the importance of data sharing for preventing DP incidents and enhancing safety, analyses the causes of these events, and emphasises the need for adherence to established guidelines.

 

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Recommended practice for the operation of Class 1 DP vessels

This document provides comprehensive guidelines and recommendations for the operation of Class 1 DP vessels, emphasising the importance of understanding their limitations and ensuring proper training and preparedness of personnel.

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Latest related Information Notes:

Optimising CAM and TAM use in light of emerging GHG regulations

IMCA reminds its members of the value of optimising vessel configuration through the prudent use of Task Appropriate Mode (TAM) where safety and operational conditions allow, and where the consequences of loss of position do not endanger life, asset integrity or environment.

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Solitons they creep up on you!

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Development and introduction of new DP vessel mission functionalities

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CPD requirements from the Nautical Institute

DP 17 Seven Rio
Changes for DP Operators

Helping the community to meet new CPD requirements.

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Browse the latest DP incident reports

  • Always be prepared – Erroneous relative GPS heading input jeopardises follow target operations

    Always be prepared – Erroneous relative GPS heading input jeopardises follow target operations

    DPE 02/25

    1 August 2025

    Incident

  • Printer compatibility

    This undesired event occurred on a DP Class 3 drillship, whilst operating in open bus configuration and undertaking drilling operations.

    DPE 02/25

    1 August 2025

    Undesired event

  • Inadvertent act causes loss of DP, once again!

    While vessel was recovering scrap metal using an ROV and crane, an alarm was triggered, but the DPO could not silence it

    DPE 02/25

    1 August 2025

    Incident

  • Beware the solitons

    An equipment class 2 pipelay vessel was engaged in pipelay operations in an area known for solitons

    DPE 02/25

    1 August 2025

    Undesired event

  • DP drill scenario

    DP emergency drill scenarios are included to assist DP vessel management and DPOs / Engineers and ETOs to conduct DP drills onboard.

    DPE 02/25

    1 August 2025

    Drill Scenario

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