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.
The document 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
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Rev. 4 - December 2023Reviewed and upgraded to a Recommended Practice in 2023 as part of the IMCA Governance strategy. Language and phrasing updated to reflect current Industry thinking.
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Rev. 3.1 - October 2020Minor amendment to Section 4
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Rev. 3 - January 2019Review and update
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Rev. 2 - June 2016Review and update
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Rev. 1 - February 2006Review and update of 109 DPVOA
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Rev. - December 1993109 DPVOA