Clarksons: Dynamic Positioning (Oilfield Seamanship Series – Volume 9)
This volume covers the design, installation, operation and maintenance of DP systems for all types of vessels. It reflects the diversification of DP techniques into a wider range of offshore vessels, their functions and applications. It includes the latest variants of position reference systems for dual frequency DGPS, relative GPS including the “CyScan” laser and the latest “Hi PAP” technology from Simrad.
The Oilfield Seamanship series describes and explains the majority of standard techniques used in marine operations of the offshore oilfield. The series concentrates on Towing. Anchor Handling, Barge Mooring and Moving, the Operation of Jack-Up type vessels afloat, the practice of stability control on semi-submersibles and ballast control techniques on such vessels. The series of books are organised such that particular volumes are relevant to personnel on specific vessel types.
Publication Code: GP274
Publication Edition Number or Year: 2003
Publication Edition Date: 2nd Edition
Publication Author: David Bray FNI
Publisher Name: Clarkson Research Services Limited
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