Category: DP Case Studies
Alert! Yellow DP Warning? Learn How to Safeguard Your Vessel!”
Overview So, picture this: You’re in the North Sea, confidently conducting ROV operations, and everything is going swimmingly—until it’s not. Suddenly, alarms start blaring for your DGNSS systems like they’re auditioning for a horror movie. DGNSS 2 and 3 drop out of the DP control, followed by DGNSS 1 and 4 and Gyro’s 1 and…
Shallow Waters, Deep Risks: Understand PRS Recalibration Dangers!
Overview In the high-stakes environment of deep-sea diving operations, maintaining precise positioning is critical. When a diving vessel relies on multiple Position Reference Systems (PRSs) for dynamic positioning (DP), any drift or miscalibration can lead to significant challenges. In a recent scenario, two High Precision Reference (HPR) systems began drifting, while the Differential Global Navigation…
Don’t Just Be There – Be Effectively There! Discover DP Equipment!
🚢 Don’t Just Be There – Be Effectively There! Discover DP Equipment! 🚢 In the high-stakes world of offshore operations, the pressure is on.Are you navigating through stormy seas with unreliable positioning systems? Imagine this:🌊 28 knots of wind🌊 3.2-meter swells🌊 Alarm bells ringing as your vessel drifts away… You need precision. You need reliability….
Critical Alert: Protect Your Vessel from PMS Malfunctions
🌊 Protect Your Vessel with Critical Alert 🌊 Avoid Critical Situations!Don’t let a Power Management System (PMS) malfunction put your vessel at risk. Overview Imagine you’re aboard a vessel, navigating through treacherous waters when suddenly, the Power Management System (PMS) fails due to a fault in the Input/Output (I/O) module of the No. 4 center…
Get Ready for 2025: Are Your DP Systems Prepared for Solar Surprises?
🌟 Get Ready for 2025! 🌟Are Your DP Systems Prepared for Solar Surprises? 🔍 Discover the Insights!Our latest case study dives deep into a critical DP incident on a class 2 vessel. Learn how the unexpected can disrupt operations and what you can do to stay ahead. 📊 Key Features of Our Case Study: 🚀…
“Thrusters Ready? Enhance Your Skills with Our Comprehensive ASOG Analysis!”
Overview This case study analyzes a DP incident on a class 2 MODU during well intervention operations. The unit was in open bus mode, with all four thrusters active and four out of the six generators connected, two on each side. What occurred? Engineers requested the DPOs to deselect and stop Thruster No.1 from the…
Duty or Not Duty? The High-Stakes Decisions on an FPSO!
Overview On an FPSO, the DP event took place. Although the FPSO has two stern azimuth thrusters and a bow tunnel thruster, the bow thruster was turned off for continuous diving operations during the event, and the starboard aft thruster was not in use because of upgrades. From a light diving craft (LDC), diving was…
Know your vessel capabilities and when to stop!
A comprehensive review has been carried out to assess incidents that jeopardize DP operations, derive valuable lessons, and prevent future dangerous occurrences. These case studies are sourced from the IMCA DP Event Bulletin. Overview A DP equipment class 2 PSV was operating in open bus mode with all engines and thrusters engaged. The vessel conducted…
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