A comparison of moored and dynamically positioned diving support vessels

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  • Revision 0.2 - August 1997

This document provides a comprehensive comparison between moored and dynamically positioned (DP) diving support vessels (DSVs), assessing risks and operational differences.

Contents

  • Summary

  • Introduction

  • Vessel loading

  • Station keeping analysis

  • Result of analysis

  • Comparison of moored and DP vessels

  • Discussion of results

  • References

  • Appendix A - Tables

  • Appendix B - Figures


Revision

  • Rev. 0.2 - March 2024
    Update of page 2 and layout; no change to content
  • Rev. 0.1 - September 2016
    Minor editorial amendments made during review process
  • Rev. - August 1997
    Initial publication