Thruster fault
- DP Event
- Published on 30 June 2016
- Generated on 2 December 2024
- DPE 02/16
- 1 minute read
Undesired event
All available means should be used to identify the faulty thruster and then shut it down, as deselecting it from the DP system might not be effective.
Considerations
- All available means should be used to identify the faulty thruster and then shut it down, as deselecting it from the DP system might not be effective.
- Depending on the time frame, it is recommended that the bulk transfer hose is disconnected prior to engaging manual control of thrusters.
- It should be noted that on a vessel that utilises main propellers for DP, pitch should fail safe to zero. This is because the second propeller, working astern, would not be able to compensate for the erroneous thruster working ahead.
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