Location

Integrated Simulator Complex

Objectives

• the student should have acquired a knowledge of the principles of DynamicPositioning, be able to set up a dynamic positioning system and have an understanding of the practicaloperation of associated equipment, including position reference systems. He/she should be able torecognize and respond to the various alarms, warning and information messages. He/she should also beable to relate the DP installation to the ship system, e.g. power supply, maneuvering facility, availableposition reference systems and nature of work. He/she should also be able to relate DP operations tothe existing environmental conditions of wind, sea state, current and vessel movement

Outcomes

He/she should also be able to relate DP operations to the existing environmental conditions of wind, sea state, current and vessel movement.

Course Contents

1. Definition of DP and the six degrees of freedom2. DP control and elements of a DP system.3. Types of DP vessels and DP operations.4. Introduction to Position Measurement Systems, Heading, Motion & Environmental Sensors.5. Setup and operation of commonly used position references.6. Input validation and error testing of position sensors.7. Setting-up and monitoring the DP system.8. Vessel capability, DP consequence analysis and DP capability analysis9. Power systems and Blackout Prevention10. Recognizing system alarms and warnings11. Recognizing the limiting conditions presented by wind, seas and current12. DP Operating procedures including maintaining a logbook record and use of checklists.13. Types of thrusters and manoeuvring systems; their configuration, capabilities and limitations14. Assessment of Vessel Capabilities15. DP class notations.16. Practical DP Simulator Exercises