Section 3 Class notation DP(AM)
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Ships, July 2022 - Part 7 Other Ship Types and Systems - Chapter 4 Dynamic Positioning Systems - Section 3 Class notation DP(AM)

Section 3 Class notation DP(AM)

3.1 Requirements

3.1.1 For assignment of DP(AM) notation the applicable requirements of Pt 7, Ch 4, 2 Class notation DP(CM) together with Pt 7, Ch 4, 3.1 Requirements 3.1.2 to Pt 7, Ch 4, 3.1 Requirements 3.1.6, are to be complied with.

3.1.2 An automatic and a manual control system are to be provided and arranged to operate independently, so that failure in one system will not render the other system inoperative. Arrangements for manual control are to satisfy the requirements of Pt 7, Ch 4, 2 Class notation DP(CM) when the automatic system is inoperative.

3.1.3 At least two position reference systems suitable for the intended service conditions and incorporating different measurement techniques, are to be provided and arranged, so that a failure in one system will not render the other system inoperative. Special consideration will be given where the use of different techniques would not be practicable during DP operations.

3.1.4 At least two heading reference sensors and two wind sensors are to be provided and arranged, so that a failure of one sensor will not render the other sensor(s) inoperative.

3.1.5 In the event of a single failure of a position reference, heading reference, or wind sensor, the control systems are to continue operating on signals from the remaining sensors without manual intervention.

3.1.6 The area of operation is to be adjustable, but is not to exceed the specified limits based on a percentage of water depth, or as applicable, a defined absolute or relative surface movement. Arrangements are to be provided to fix and identify the set point for the area of operation .


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