Dynamic position operator manual

with a dynamic positioning system with centralizes manual position control and automatic heading control to maintain the position and heading under the specified maximum environmental conditions.” DP Class 2+ Operator station designation. Not explicitly mentioned. • The Manual/Joystick mode allows the operator to control the vessel manually using a joystick for position control and a rotate controller for heading control. • The Auto Position and Auto Heading modes automatically maintain the required position and heading. • The Auto Area Position mode automatically keeps the vessel within an. (Senior) Dynamic Positioning Operator The role of the (Senior) Dynamic Positioning Operator is to manage the Bridge Department and to assist in the safe and efficient operation of the vessel. The SDPO acts as Officer of the watch. QUALIFICATIONS STCW Deck Officer Cert. class 2/STCW II/2 – Chief Officer Certificate.

• 3 operator stations on main bridge • 4 main DP control cabinets, powered by individual UPS 3 main DP controllers running in triple redundant configuration • 4 sensor groups with sufficient distribution of sensors and position reference systems • Extended network redundancy • Thruster interface cabinets with output voting. Weathervaning DP is the use of dynamic positioning to keep the vessel at fixed position while allowing the heading to change to get heading with the least environmental load. This function is similar to single point mooring systems and results into minimum power requirements. ntroduced and tested already in the late s by Pinkster and Davison. • The Manual/Joystick mode allows the operator to control the vessel manually using a joystick for position control and a rotate controller for heading control. • The Auto Position and Auto Heading modes automatically maintain the required position and heading. • The Auto Area Position mode automatically keeps the vessel within an.

Practical, well-engineered sophisticated DP system offering precision, reliability, Designed with extensive operator input, the new system offers an. 11 thg 8, The Manual provides the operators with an excellent overview of all functions of the UniMACS DPT systems commonly used on board vessels. DPO is a person who in charge of control with Dynamic Positioning System. The DPO has competence to use DP Systems in manual and automatic modes without.