Incident caused by human factors
- DP Event
- Published on 28 September 2020
- Generated on 26 August 2025
- DPE 03/20
- 1 minute read
Incident
Complacency or lack of knowledge with DP redundancy was listed as the cause of this incident.
Comments
It is mentioned in the report that DG#4 tripped out for unknown reasons. Elsewhere in the report the cause of this incident is mentioned as complacency or lack of knowledge with DP redundancy concept.
Considerations
- The set-up of the PRS was such that the DGNSS had the majority of the “PRS Weight” calculation in the DP controller, which is not recommendable.
- When a fuel filter differential pressure alarm is received, ensure that the correct procedures for filter changeover and filter replacement are carried out as soon as reasonably practicable. Always ensure that standby diesel generator is checked to ensure continuous service.
- The excursion was 3.1m but it should be noted that this is 10% of the water depth and could have been critical depending on the industrial mission.
- There is no mention of the DP watch circle in the report. It is particularly important that an Activity Specific Operating Guidance (ASOG) document is compiled and utilised for all DP operations, in accordance with IMO Circular 1580, chapter 4, see Operational Activity Planning (IMCA M220).
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