Change of a vessel centre of rotation

  • DP Event
  • Published on 12 May 2016
  • Generated on 4 December 2024
  • DPE 01/16
  • 1 minute read

Undesired event

If wind sensors are being shielded, this could have a greater influence on the vessel model when the centre of rotation is changed.

DPE 16.01 – Change of a vessel centre of rotation – Flowchart

Considerations

  • The centre of rotation should not be changed during critical operations.
  • Because of the likely increase in length of the lever to control heading, careful consideration regarding power availability and requirements is needed whenever the centre of rotation is changed.
  • If wind sensors are being shielded, this could have a greater influence on the vessel model when the centre of rotation is changed.
  • Whenever possible field entry trials should be conducted with the same system configuration as that required for operations.

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