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International Guidelines for the Safe Operation of Dynamically Positioned Offshore Supply Vessels


Year: 2022
Language: English
Author: IMCA, Marine Safety Forum
Genre: Rules/Guide
Publisher: IMCA
Edition: 182 MSF Rev.4
Format: PDF
Quality: eBook
Pages count: 67
Description: These guidelines were originally developed by an international cross-industry workgroup and have more recently been updated by the Marine Safety Forum in conjunction with IMCA and the Guidelines for Offshore Marine Operations (GOMO) Group. The intention is that this document will provide guidance, when DP is to be used on an offshore supply vessel, which is suitable for international application.
These guidelines primarily apply to DP equipped offshore supply vessels but may also include all other types of vessels carrying out supply and other ancillary operations (usually accepted as cargo, anchor-handling and towing operations), when in DP mode either inside, or outside of, the 500 metres safety zone of an offshore installation.
These guidelines do not preclude non-DP-equipped vessels from carrying out supply operations but merely offer guidance to those using DP. Acceptance of the limitations of vessels, and decisions on suitability of DP use inside installation safety zones, shall always lie with the charterer.
The purpose of these guidelines is to make risk management tools available, to vessel operators, charterers, Masters and Officers that will help ensure safe operation of DP offshore supply vessels in automatic DP mode.

Contents

Preface .............................................................. 3
1 Introduction ....................................................... 1
1.1 Basis of these Guidelines ........................................ 1
1.2 Application of these Guidelines .................................. 1
1.3 Purpose and Scope ................................................ 1
1.4 Abbreviations .................................................... 2
1.5 Terms and Definitions ............................................ 4
2 Existing Rules and Guidance ........................................ 6
2.1 International Rules and Guidance ................................. 6
2.2 Flag State Verification and Acceptance Document (FSVAD) .......... 7
2.3 Classification Societies ......................................... 7
2.4 Regional Rules and Guidance ...................................... 8
2.5 DP System and Verification ....................................... 9
3 Managing Risk in DP Operations – Competence ........................ 12
3.1 Key DP Personnel Competence – Training and Certification ......... 12
3.2 DP Offshore Supply Vessel Manning................................. 16
3.3 Key DP Personnel Continuous Professional Development ............. 16
4 Managing Risk in DP Operations – Offshore Operations ............... 17
4.1 DP Operational Levels ............................................ 17
4.2 Guidance on Activity-Based Operational Planning .................. 19
4.3 Guidance on the Application of CAM, TAM and ASOG ................. 25
4.4 DP Drills and Emergency Response Drills .......................... 27
4.5 DP Operating Manual .............................................. 28
4.6 List of DP Operating Procedures .................................. 29
4.7 DP Station-Keeping ‘Event’ Reporting ............................. 34
5 Managing Risk in DP Operations – Practical Application ............. 35
Appendices
Appendix 1 Relevant Publications ..................................... 36
Appendix 2 DP FMEA ................................................... 37
Appendix 3 Annual DP Trials .......................................... 39
Appendix 4 DP Capability Plot ........................................ 41
Appendix 5 DP Footprint Plot ......................................... 43
Appendix 6 DP Vessel Specific Location Checks Document (EXAMPLE) ..... 45
Appendix 7 Sample DP Watchkeeping Handover Checklist ................. 49
Appendix 8 DP Station Keeping Event Reporting ........................ 51
Appendix 9 Example of Critical Activity Mode (CAM) ................... 53
Example of Activity Specific Operating Guideline (ASOG) .............. 58

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