Guidance on position reference systems and sensors for DP operations

  • Recommended Practice
  • Revision 0.3 - February 2022

This document provides guidance on the selection and use of position reference systems (PRS) and sensors for dynamic positioning (DP) operations, emphasising best practices and recommendations for various technologies.

Contents

  • Introduction 

  • Glossary of Terms 

  • Reference System Basic Principles 

  • Operational Considerations 

  • Operational Experience from IMCA DP Station Keeping Reporting Scheme 

  • Failure Analysis 

  • Typical Use of Position Reference Systems (PRS) 

  • References


Revision

  • Rev. 0.3 - April 2024
    Page 2 updated, bookmarking and layout improved; no change to content
  • Rev. 0.2 - February 2022
    Minor amendment made to Section 3.7.3
  • Rev. 0.1 - December 2020
    Minor amendment to Table 1
  • Rev. - April 2020
    Initial publication