Dynamic positioning : theory & practices /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Shukla, K. C. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Livingston, Scotland : Witherby Publishing, 2018.
Subjects:
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.