Guidelines for the management of DP system network storms

  • Recommended Practice
  • Revision 0.1 - September 2022

 

This document provides guidelines for managing network storms in Dynamic Positioning (DP) systems, emphasising the importance of redundancy, monitoring, and mitigation strategies.

Contents

  • Introduction

  • Abbreviations and definitions

  • Virtual fault propagation paths

  • Faults on data networks

  • Addressing network vulnerabilities

  • Competency profiles

  • Testing

  • Practical considerations for DP vessels in service

  • Key points

  • Common misconceptions

  • References

  • Appendix 1 – Real world testing

  • Appendix 2 – Example test scenario

  • Appendix 3 – Serial data communication systems


Revision

  • Rev. 0.1 - February 2024
  • Rev. - September 2022