ABS - Guide for Dynamic Positioning Systems - ABS [2021, PDF]

ABS - Guide for Dynamic Positioning Systems

Year: 2021
Language: english
Author: ABS
Genre: Manual
Format: PDF
Quality: eBook
Pages count: 123
Description: The application of dynamic positioning (DP) systems has been expanded significantly not only in the
number of DP vessels, but also in the range of applications and the advancement of DP technologies. In
order to address various needs of the industry, ABS developed the ABS Guide for Dynamic Positioning
Systems. The Guide replaces ABS DP system requirements previously included in the ABS Rules for
Building and Classing Marine Vessels (Marine Vessel Rules).
The Guide provides optional notations and technical specifics that reflect current industry practice and DP
technologies. The Guide covers ABS requirements for the design and testing of DP systems with the
following new features:
● Enhanced system (EHS) notations to recognize design features beyond current DPS-series notations
and to provide flexibility to owners and operators
● Station keeping performance (SKP) notations to recognize DP capability and to encourage robust
design of the DP system
● Increased level of detail on the technical requirements to help less experienced users
● Details of vessel type specifics to reflect industry need
● Requirements for testing comparable with current industry practice
The Guide is applicable to systems that are installed onboard vessels, offshore installations and facilities. It
is applicable to new constructions.

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