Purpose is to provide in depth knowledge on the theory and practices of dynamic positioning systems and basic DP operations.

The course is a mix of theory and practical exercises, using simulators. During practical exercises, course participants will be divided in teams of maximum 3 persons on each.

All practical exercises will be carried out on various Kongsberg equipment.

• Principles of DP
  • History and Definition of DP
  • 6 degrees of freedom and which are DP controlled
  • Mathematical modelling technique
  • Consequence analyse program
  • DP block diagram
• Elements of a DP system and views on DP console
  • Sensors (Gyro, VRS, wind, tension)
  • Position reference systems
  • Power
  • Thrusters
  • Computers
  • Controllers
  • DP block diagram
• Power generation and management in DP operations
  • Typical diesel electric set up and propulsion associated with this
  • Typical non diesel electric set up and propulsion associated with this
  • Use of UPS in DP systems
  • Power available for DP systems and ‘black out’ prevention
• Position Reference systems
  • Principle of HiPAP SSBL and LBL system, including C-node technology
  • Common errors to hydro acoustic systems
  • Principle of GNSS system
  • Principle of differential corrections for GPS and Glonass
  • Principle of relative GPS (DARPS)
  • Common errors to GNSS systems and differential corrections
  • Principle of Light Taut Wire and common errors
  • Principle of Fanbeam and Cyscan laser based PRS and common errors
  • Principle of Radius, RadaScan and Artemis radarbased PRS and common errors
  • Position Reference weight in DP system and user controlled possibilities
  • Reference origin
  • UTM coordinate system
• DP operations
  • DP operational manual
  • FMEA and annual proving trials
  • Capability plots
  • DP footprints
  • Record keeping of DP operations, failures, incidents, maintenance,
    repairs
  • DP alarm system
  • Planning of DP operations and risk assessment
  • Use of checklists
  • DP watch schedule
  • Case studies
  • DP operation modes; Auto track, follow target, auto approach,
    weather wane
• Practical exercises
  • Work site approach
  • Set up of DP system
  • Manual, Joystick and auto DP manoeuvring
  • Hand over procedures
  • Communication
• Rules and Guidelines
  • IMO 645
  • IMCA 117
  • IMCA 103
  • IMCA 109
  • DNV and Lloyds DP class

After the course, the participant will:

• Have understanding of the principles of DP
• Have understanding of the elements of a DP plant and how these are presented on the operator console
• Have understanding of power generation and management in DP operations
• As part of a team have applied gained knowledge to a practical exercise by choosing correct power set up for a specific DP operation and reacted correct to errors and failures
• Have understanding of position reference systems
• As part of a team have applied gained knowledge to a practical exercise by choosing correct position reference systems for a specific DP operation and reacted correct to errors and failures
• Have understanding of rules and guidelines
• As part of a team have applied gained knowledge to a practical exercise by setting up DP system according to regulations and recognizing when a failure is leading to violation of rules
• Have understanding of
  DP operations
• As part of a team
  have applied gained knowledge to a practical exercise by planning DP operations
• As part of a team
  have applied gained knowledge to a practical exercise by using checklists
  during DP operations
• As part of a team
  have applied gained knowledge to a practical exercise by keeping records of
  operations, failures and incidents
• Have applied gained
  knowledge to practical exercises on DP training simulators with regards to
  different DP modes
• As part of a team
  have applied gained knowledge to a practical exercises with regards to contents
  mentioned above