Recommended practice to DP-related documentation for DP vessels

  • Recommended Practice
  • Revision 4 - December 2023

This Recommended Practice aims to provide a comprehensive checklist and guidance for the documentation required for Dynamic Positioning (DP) vessels for both onboard and shore-based personnel, ensuring compliance with international standards and best practices for DP operations.

 

It includes updated reference to key DP-related guidance – from IMCA and others – for dynamically positioned (DP) vessels.

Contents

  • Introduction
  • Abbreviations Used
  • General DP System Documentation on DP Vessels
  • Recommendations Regarding DP Operational Documentation
  • IMCA Guidance Relating to DP Operations  
  • References

Revision

  • Rev. 4 - December 2023
    Reviewed and upgraded to a Recommended Practice in 2023 as part of the IMCA Governance strategy. Language and phrasing updated to reflect current Industry thinking.
  • Rev. 3.1 - October 2020
    Minor amendment to Section 4
  • Rev. 3 - January 2019
    Review and update
  • Rev. 2 - June 2016
    Review and update
  • Rev. 1 - February 2006
    Review and update of 109 DPVOA
  • Rev. - December 1993
    109 DPVOA