Guidelines on the shared use of sensors for survey and positioning purposes
- Recommended Practice
- Revision 0.3 - February 2026
This document provides guidelines on the shared use of sensors for survey and positioning purposes, highlighting the importance of performance, redundancy, and risk mitigation.
Contents
- Glossary
- Introduction and Overview
- Differences in Requirements for DP and Survey Operations
- System Redundancy
- Risks Associated with Shared Use of Sensors
- Operational Configuration and Documentation
- Procedures for Installing Temporary Survey Systems
- Conclusions and Recommendations
- Example Risk Identification and Assessment
- References
Revision
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Rev. 0.3 - February 2026References to IMCA S012 and IMCA S018 (which have been withdrawn) superseded by reference to IMCA S024 Guidance on satellite-based positioning systems for offshore applications
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Rev. 0.2 - March 2024Refresh of preface, references and layout, but no change to content
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Rev. 0.1 - July 2020Minor amendments
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Rev. - May 2015Initial publication