Definition(s)
Dynamic Positioning System (DP system)
The complete installation necessary for dynamically positioning a vessel comprising, but not limited to, the following sub-systems:
- power system
- thruster system
- DP control system
Source: IMO MSC.1/Circ.1580, GUIDELINES FOR VESSELS AND UNITS WITH DYNAMIC POSITIONING (DP) SYSTEMS, 16 June 2017, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance
Dynamic Positioning System
Dynamic Positioning system (DP system) means the complete installation necessary for dynamically positioning a vessel comprising, but not limited to, the following sub-systems:
- power system;
- thruster system; and
- DP control system
Source: IMO MSC.1/Circ.1580, GUIDELINES FOR VESSELS AND UNITS WITH DYNAMIC POSITIONING (DP) SYSTEMS, 16 June 2017, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance
Dynamic Positioning Systems
Dynamic positioning systems are commonly used for stationkeeping on DW drilling rigs. These systems use information on the rig’s current location (e.g. as determined by a global positioning system and acoustic sensors) to control thrusters, which act to restore the rig to a position over the well’s center. Dynamically positioned drillships and semisubmersibles optimize stationkeeping by keeping the bow pointed in the direction of the metocean conditions.
Source: API RP 96, Deepwater Well Design and Construction, First Edition, March 2013. Global Standards
Dynamic Positioning System (DP System)
A system in which the power supply, thruster system and control system are incorporated together and can be operated such as to automatically maintain a fixed position.
Source: Regulations relating to design and outfitting of facilities, etc. in the petroleum activities (the Facilities Regulations), Norway, April 2010 (amended December 2012). Regulations