Dynamic positioning : theory & practices /
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| Language: | English |
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Livingston, Scotland :
Witherby Publishing,
2018.
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Table of Contents:
- Part I: Theory of dynamic positioning
- 1. Offshore environment
- 2. Components of a DP system
- 3. DP system architecture
- 4. Postition management
- 5. Principles of dynamic positioning
- 6. Position keeping capability
- 7. Power system
- 8. Guidelines for Vessels and Units with Dynamic Positioning (MSC. 1/Circ. 1580)
- 9. Risk assessment
- 10. DP operational planning
- 11. DP operation and contingency planning
- Part II: Equipment
- 12. Differential GNSS
- 13. FANBEAM and CyScan
- 14. Artemis
- 15. Taut Wire
- 16. RADius and RadScan
- 17. HPR and HAIN systems
- 18. Sensors
- Gyro, MRU and Wind sensor
- 19. Thruster system
- Part III: Trials, tests and failures
- 20. Surveys, trials and checks
- 21. Failures, emergencies and incidents
- Part IV: Roles of DP vesels
- 22. Diving operations
- 23. Offshore drilling operations
- 24. ROV support operations
- 25. Pipe lay and cabel lay operations
- 26. Anchor handling operations
- 27. Crane vessel and heavy lift operations
- 28. FPSO and shuttle tanker operations
- 29. Dredging, rock dumping and accommodation vessels
- Guidance relating to DP operations.