Dynamic Positioning Advanced Course

Student’s Manual

1-DP Operations

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Contents

1. Interpret vessel plans and specifications, capability

diagrams and other data relevant to the planning and
conduct of DP operations.
2. Using vessel and other data, assess the capability of the
vessel to complete successfully any proposed operation.
3. Carry out a risk-assessment exercise on a proposed
operational schedule and determine the level of
redundancy appropriate to the operation, and the
corresponding Equipment Class for the vessel.
4. Make appropriate contingency plans relating to 3.4 and 3.5
above to cover any foreseeable system failure or
operational requirement. Contingency planning to include
appropriate “escape routes” for the vessel.
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5. Discuss the need for the completion of appropriate pre-DP

and other checklists.
6. Discuss the necessary co-ordination and agreement at the
planning stages, between the Master, officers and DPOs,
Operational supervisors and superintendents, Client
representatives and other involved parties.
7. Maintain the required logbooks and records pertaining to
DP operations.
8. Describe the limitations of the DP system when
conducting operations in areas of shallow water and strong
tidal conditions.

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DP Operations

 At the present time, DP vessels are engaged in a

huge variety of tasks and operations.
 These operations encompass many different
vessel types. This section attempts to describe
briefly a number of these vessels and their
operations. These operations include, but are
not limited to, the following:

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DP Operations
 Drilling
 FPSO/shuttle tanker operations
 Underwater operations, diving/ROV
 Well stimulation
 Pipe lay operations
 Pipeline trenching/bury operations
 Rock dumping operations
 Crane barge operations
 Cable lay/repair
 Dredging
 Field service/ Flotel operations / Wind farm
 Anchor handling tug/supply vessel operations
 Passenger/cargo/heavy-lift vessel / Military Operations

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Drilling/Supply Boat

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Drilling/Supply Boat

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FPSO/Shuttle Tanker

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DP – FPSO (Floating Platform Storage Offtake)
vessel

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DP –ROV

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DP –ROV

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DP –ROV

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DP – Pipe Lay

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DP – Pipe Lay

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DP – Pipe Lay

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DP – Pipe trenching Ship

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DP – Pipe Trenching Ship

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DP – Pipe Trenching Ship

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DP – Riser Angle

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DP – Riser Angle

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DP – Offshore Loading Methods

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DP – Research Ship

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DP – Crew Boat

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DP – Drilling Rig

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Cable Lay

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Cable Reel Lay
CABLE
REEL

OVERBOARDING CABLE TENSION

CHUTE MEASUREMENT
& COMPENSATION

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Cable Reel Lay

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Cable-lay Methods

DIRECTION REEL-LAY
OF MOVEMENT

OVERBOARDING
CHUTE

LAY
CORRIDOR
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Cable Joining

CABLE JOINTING
OPERATION

SHORE END

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J-TUBE CABLE Course
PULL-IN
J-tube Pull
PULL-IN
WINCH

CABLE J-TUBE

PULL-IN
MESSENGER

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Ploughing

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Trencher Operation

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Trencher Operation

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Trencher Operation

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Trencher

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1. Vessel Plans , Specifications and Capability Diagrams

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1. Vessel Plans , Specifications and Capability Diagrams

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1. Vessel Plans , Specifications and Capability Diagrams

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2. Using vessel and other data, assess the capability of the vessel
to complete successfully any proposed operation.

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3. Risk-assessment

 Carry out a risk-assessment exercise on a proposed

operational schedule and determine the level of

redundancy appropriate to the operation, and the

corresponding Equipment Class for the vessel.

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3. Risk-Assessment

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4. Contingency Plans
• Make appropriate contingency plans relating to the
evaluation of the various information, warning and
alarm messages communicated to the operator and
relating to their contents to cover any foreseeable
system failure or operational requirement.

• Contingency planning also to include appropriate

“escape routes” for the vessel.

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5. Checklists
 The need for the completion of appropriate pre-DP and other
checklists is very important.

 Check List:

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Check List :

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Standing Orders
1-Master to be called at any time if you are in any doubt.
2-V.D.U. pages to be checked and updated at
commencement each watch.
3-The watch will not be changed during a maneuver.
4-Escape route to be established prior to close up to a
platform.
5-Platform OIM to be informed when entering 500m. – via
the Master.
6-A minimum of 3 PRS checked and selected when diving.
7-A minimum of 2 PRS within 100m. of a surface structure.
8-VTW not to be deployed or recovered when diving
without permission from dive control.
9-VTW and acoustic beacons not to be deployed within 10
m. of any pipe line or sub-sea structure.
10-Acoustic beacons and VTW to be clear of divers at all
times.
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Standing
Ordersbeacons to be deployed upwind and up current
11-Acoustic
when possible.
12-Acoustic beacons to be within 25% of water depth when
diving.
13-Position alarms to be set at 3m. for diving.
14-Heading alarm to be set at 2 ̊ for diving.
15-Thrust alarms to be set at 75% for diving.
16-Vessel to be in DP at dive location for at least 30 minutes
before diving.
17-Vessel to be in steady state DP before diving ( check
trends page ).
18-Divers to be given at least 30 minutes warning before
diving.
19-Diving bell not to be lowered within 5m. of any pipe line
or sub-sea structure.
20-Check lists to be completed before each dive.
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6. Co-ordination and Agreement
Co-ordination and agreement at the planning stages is very
important between the:
➢ Master
➢ Officers and DPOs
➢ Operational supervisors.
➢ Superintendents.
➢ Client representatives and other involved parties.

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7. Logbooks and Records

Maintaining the required logbooks and records pertaining

to DP operations is essential.

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8. Limitations of the DP system

The limitations of the DP system when conducting

operations in areas of shallow water and strong tidal
conditions must be taken in consideration.

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Simulator Training
 Draw up worksite plans using UTM co-ordinates.
 Describe and demonstrate the procedures to be followed
when approaching any worksite, and transferring from
conventional vessel control/navigation to DP control.
 Demonstrate the essential communications channels
necessary during DP operations, and the testing procedures.
 Conduct vessel positioning maneuvers following previously
agreed plans.
 Organize DP watch keeping procedures observing
recognized safe working practices.
 Conduct the correct watch hand-over procedures,
completing appropriate checklists.

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Thanks

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