IMCA publishes DP OPS report
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Reliable and robust methods of positioning are required for safe vessel operations at offshore installations. The development of dynamic positioning (DP) systems has been gradual over the past 50 years, and today various manufacturers鶹ýӳ systems are available around the world. IMCA has published a report, IMCA M 229 鶹ýӳMini RadaScan microwave radar sensor for dynamic positioning operations鶹ýӳ to provide an overview of the Mini RadaScan system.
Comments from IMCA
鶹ýӳEvery measurement technology is bound by limitations (i.e. physics) and external factors (e.g. signal obstruction, solar activity, weather, sea conditions, range), which makes it difficult for one technology to cover all applications and uninterrupted service,鶹ýӳ explains IMCA鶹ýӳs Technical Director, Richard Benzie.
鶹ýӳHence the growth in the use of DP has been accompanied by the development of international recognised rules, standards and guidelines against which DP vessels are designed, constructed and operated.
鶹ýӳThe growth and development of DP systems has stimulated the development of DP position measurement sensors, which have become more sophisticated as technology has allowed. Within the relative position measurement equipment range the DP market is familiar with the use of laser and microwave sensors (the topic of various standalone IMCA publications). Our newly published document describes the Mini RadaScan product, which is part of the range of microwave relative positioning systems offered by Guidance Marine.
鶹ýӳA major part of the document has been prepared by Guidance Marine Ltd., the manufacturers of the system,鶹ýӳ he adds. 鶹ýӳIt covers the components of the system, sensor design, operation including advantages and disadvantages, servicing and maintenance applications and technical specifications.鶹ýӳ
Other relevant DP publications include:
- IMO MSC Circ. 645 鶹ýӳ Guidelines for vessels with dynamic positioning systems.
- IMCA M 103 鶹ýӳ Guidelines for the design and operation of dynamically positioned vessels.
- 182 MSF 鶹ýӳ International guidelines for the safe operation of dynamically positioned offshore supply vessels.
- IMCA M 170 鶹ýӳ A review of marine laser positioning systems 鶹ýӳ Part 1: MK IV Fanbeam(R) and Part 2: CyScan.
- IMCA M 174 鶹ýӳ A review of the Artemis Mark V positioning system.
- IMCA M 209 鶹ýӳ RadaScan microwave radar sensor for dynamic positioning operations.
- IMCA M 224 鶹ýӳ Guidance on RADius relative positioning system.
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