Code of practice for developing and conducting DP annual trials programmes

  • Code of Practice
  • Revision 3.2 - May 2024

A framework for annual dynamic positioning (DP) trials programmes with an independent IMCA-accredited DP practitioner onboard.

Contents

  • Executive Summary

  • Introduction

  • Glossary

  • Existing Industry and Statutory Requirements for DP Annual Trials 

  • Development of the DP Annual Trials Programme 

  • Conduct of DP Annual Tests 

  • Format of the DP Annual Trials Report 

  • Class Approved Data Driven/Digital Trials 

  • References


Revision

  • Rev. 3.2 - May 2024
    Page 2 and document bookmarking (better navigation) updated
  • Rev. 3.1 - August 2023
    Correcting errors in cross references and formatting changes
  • Rev. 3 - July 2023
  • Rev. 2.1 - January 2020
    Minor amendment made to Section 5.1
  • Rev. 2 - September 2019
    To review that the guidance meets current industry practice following the recent publication of IMO MSC.1/Circ.1580 Ensure the requirements for Cumulative testing are covered by IMCA Guidance.
  • Rev. 1 - March 2017
    Updated to incorporate IMCA M190A, IMCA M191 and IMCA M212
  • Rev. - November 2012