Dynamic Positioning

Dynamic Positioning

The assessment of all Class of DP vessels/ rigs with DP notations DP‐ 1, DP‐ 2 and DP‐ 3; It needs to be noted the difference between DP annual trials and DP proving trials: There can be a misconception with some clients regarding the difference between these two trials programmes . The purpose of DP proving trials is to prove the failure analysis carried out in the production of the FMEA/ FMECA . Normally, this is at the new build stage of a vessel and these tests form part of the customer acceptance sea trials programme for the vessel however these may also be carried out when a vessel has undergone a major conversion or upgrade resulting in the FMEA/ FMECA being updated . DP Annual trials are conducted for the life cycle of the vessel and generally within three (3) months of the anniversary of the initial proving trials . The focus of this programme is to demonstrate the DP system remains fully functional and well maintained, and the redundancy concept also remains intact . At AIMS Offshore our experienced DP/ PM team has developed many sets of both programmes . We also currently support many of our clients in developing five‐year (5) Roll‐ On DP/ PM Annual Trials programmes in accordance with IMCA M190 .