TECHOP (O-01 - Rev1 - Jan21) DP OPERATIONS MANUAL

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TECHNICAL AND OPERATIONAL GUIDANCE

(TECHOP)
TECHOP (O-01 - Rev1 - Jan21)
DP OPERATIONS MANUAL
JANUARY 2021
TECHOP (O-01 - Rev1 - Jan21) DP OPERATIONS MANUAL 1

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DISCLAIMER
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CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
1 INTRODUCTION 4
1.1 PREAMBLE 4
1.2 TECHOP NAMING CONVENTION 4
1.3 MTS DP GUIDANCE REVISION METHODOLOGY 4
2 SCOPE AND IMPACT OF THIS TECHOP 5
2.1 SCOPE 5
2.2 IMPACT ON PUBLISHED GUIDANCE 5
3 CASE FOR ACTION 6
3.1 NEED FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN QUALITY AND CONTENT OF DP OPERATIONS MANUAL IDENTIFIED 6
4 PHILOSOPHY 7
4.1 OVERVIEW 7
5 COMPANY PHILOSOPHY AND POLICY 8
5.1 OVERVIEW 8
5.2 EQUIPMENT 8
5.3 PROCESSES 9
5.4 PEOPLE 9
5.5 VESSEL SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS 10
5.6 INDUSTRIAL MISSION SPECIFIC INFORMATION 11
6 EXAMPLE CONTENTS OF A DP OPERATIONS MANUAL 12
7 GAP ANALYSIS 16
7.1 USE OF THE GAP ANALYSIS SPREADSHEET 16
7.2 GAP ANALYSIS RESULTS 16
7.3 GAP ANALYSIS CHECKLIST 17

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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 PREAMBLE
1.1.1 The guidance documents on DP (Design and Operations and People) were published by
the MTS DP Technical Committee in 2011, 2010 and 2012, respectively. Subsequent
engagement has occurred with:
• Classification Societies (DNV, ABS)
• United States Coast Guard (USCG)
• Marine Safety Forum (MSF)
• Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF)
1.1.2 Feedback has also been received through the comments section provided in the MTS DP
Technical Committee Web Site.
1.1.3 It became apparent that a mechanism needed to be developed and implemented to
address the following in a pragmatic manner.
• Feedback provided by the various stakeholders.
• Additional information and guidance that the MTS DP Technical Committee wished
to provide and a means to facilitate revisions to the documents and communication
of the same to the various stakeholders.
1.1.4 The use of Technical and Operations Guidance Notes (TECHOP) was deemed to be a
suitable vehicle to address the above. These TECHOP Notes will be in the following
categories:
• General TECHOP (G)
• Design TECHOP (D)
• Operations TECHOP (O)
• People TECHOP (P)
1.2 TECHOP NAMING CONVENTION

1.2.1 The naming convention, TECHOP (CATEGORY (G / D / O / P) – Seq. No. – Rev.No. –
MonthYear) TITLE will be used to identify TECHOPs as shown in the examples below:
Examples:
• TECHOP (D-01 - Rev1 - Jan21) Addressing C³EI² to Eliminate Single Point Failures
• TECHOP (G-02 - Rev1 - Jan21) Power Plant Common Cause Failures
• TECHOP (O-01 - Rev1 - Jan21) DP Operations Manual
Note: Each Category will have its own sequential number series.
1.3 MTS DP GUIDANCE REVISION METHODOLOGY

1.3.1 TECHOPs as described above will be published as relevant and appropriate. These
TECHOP will be written in a manner that will facilitate them to be used as standalone
documents.
1.3.2 Subsequent revisions of the MTS Guidance documents will review the published
TECHOPs and incorporate as appropriate.
1.3.3 Communications with stakeholders will be established as appropriate to ensure that they
are notified of intended revisions. Stakeholders will be provided with the opportunity to
participate in the review process and invited to be part of the review team as appropriate.

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2 SCOPE AND IMPACT OF THIS TECHOP

2.1 SCOPE
2.1.1 This TECHOP addresses the need for and importance of providing effective guidance
along with clear and unambiguous instructions on managing DP Operations to Vessel
Operational Teams by way of comprehensive DP Operations Manuals. This is essential to
aid delivery of incident free DP operations.
2.1.2 Lessons learned from reviews of a significant number of DP operating manuals have been
incorporated into this guidance. Reviews highlighted the wide variation in the content,
quality of information and usefulness. Quite often there is a lack of pertinent information
contained within the DP operations manuals.
2.2 IMPACT ON PUBLISHED GUIDANCE

2.2.1 This TECHOP impacts MTS DP Operations Guidance Document, Part 2, Appendices 1, 2
and 3, (Part 2, Appendix 1 Section 3.16, and Part 2, Appendix 2 & 3 Section 3.13).

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3 CASE FOR ACTION

3.1 NEED FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN QUALITY AND CONTENT OF DP
OPERATIONS MANUAL IDENTIFIED
3.1.1 There is no single standard that addresses the development of a DP Operations Manual.
3.1.2 The importance of providing effective and unambiguous guidance to vessel operational
teams has been acknowledged, especially given the demographics of the vessel
operational teams, the dilution of skills prevalent in industry and limited experience in the
conduct of the industrial mission.
3.1.3 Certain class societies have requirements for DP Operations Manuals. However, there is
a lack of consistency and standardization in these requirements.
3.1.4 MTS has addressed elements of the DP Operations manuals in the DP Operations
guidance documents.
3.1.5 Some guidance is provided in the IMCA M103 & IMCA M109.
3.1.6 The MTS Guidance documents have highlighted the need to address the requirements for
the Industrial Mission.
3.1.7 This TECHOP guidance supplements the existing guidance documents by appropriately
addressing industrial mission requirements in the DP Operations Manual.
3.1.8 This TECHOP bridges the gaps identified and provides guidance on the content required
in a DP Operations Manual, with a view to providing a standardized and consistent
approach.
3.1.9 Nothing in this document precludes the vessels from having to comply with the
requirements of the Classification Society or statutory bodies. The guidance provided is
intended to supplement the minimum statutory requirements.

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4 PHILOSOPHY
4.1 OVERVIEW
4.1.1 The key to effectively address Dynamic Positioning (DP) in managing DP operations starts
with DP being identified as a Safety Critical Element (SCE). Identification as such is to be
demonstrated by addressing DP operations in:
• The Safety Case (if applicable).
• Inspection repair and maintenance (IRM) programs and critical sparing philosophy.
• DP Operations Manuals (content / quality and usability).
• Level of detail in procedures.
• Drills/exercises and level of training of the stakeholders responsible for delivery of
DP operations.
4.1.2 The DP Operations Manual should contain relevant information on:
• Company policies and procedures.
• Vessel specific information with emphasis on:
• The redundancy concept of the vessel.
• The configuration that achieves the highest level of integrity of the power plant
and station keeping critical equipment (Critical Activity Mode – CAM).
• Alternate configurations (Task Appropriate Mode) that may be used.
• The process that is in place to identify operations that must be operated in
CAM and those operations that can be operated in TAM.
• The processes that are in place to protect and defend the redundancy concept.
• The necessary training and drills required to be carried by the personnel
tasked with delivery of DP operations.
• Industrial mission specific information.
Note: The potential for a bridging document to address Client/Project specific requirements
is identified and may need to be addressed.
4.1.3 DP Operations Manuals must be checked to ensure alignment with other statutory
documents. Where ambiguity or misalignment exists, resolution needs to be achieved
prior to commencement of the industrial mission.
4.1.4 Crew familiarization process should include familiarization with the DP Operations Manual.

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5 COMPANY PHILOSOPHY AND POLICY

5.1 OVERVIEW
5.1.1 The DP Operations Manual should have a section where the company philosophy and
policy on managing DP operations is clearly stated. Key elements - Equipment,
Processes and People should be addressed.
5.2 EQUIPMENT
5.2.1 Section on equipment should contain:
• Definition of the WCFDI and the DP redundancy concept of the vessel.
• Clear identification of the permissible configurations for Critical Activity Mode (CAM)
and Task Appropriate Mode (TAM) with appropriate references to the FMEA. FMEA
and proving trials should cover applicable configurations (CAM and TAM):
• Power Plant.
• Propulsors.
• Auxiliary and supporting systems (e.g. fuel, compressed air, FW cooling, SW
cooling, HVAC.)
• Position references (including clear and unambiguous instructions on required
position references for specific industrial missions and the limitations of
position reference sensors).
• Environmental sensors.
• VMS and PMS.
• Networks.
• Safety systems - ESD and F&G system if applicable and relevant details of
‘Cause and Effects’ matrix impacting station keeping.
• Philosophy for use and management of protective functions, cross connections and
automatic change overs of power plants for maintaining the redundancy concept
during CAM (may need bridging with client/project specific requirements).
• Modes and features in the DP system with unambiguous instruction on use and
effective controls to prevent abuse of the same.
• Interfaces of industrial mission specific equipment with DP System.
• Approach to inspection repair and maintenance.
• Sparing philosophy and management of critical spares.
• Provision of specialist support (company, vendor and 3 party specialists).
• Specific guidance on conduct of annual and periodic trials and test methodologies.
Note 1: The configuration section of the WSOG/ASOG developed per the guidance
provided in the MTS DP operations guidance document can be an effective means to
embed relevant particulars of the permissible configurations for CAM and TAM.
Note 2: A DP Operations Manual that does not contain a generic comprehensive
ASOG/WSOG is incomplete.
Note 3: The generic comprehensive ASOG/WSOG is a good starting point to effectively
manage DP operations. It is acknowledged that it will be necessary to validate and adapt
the generic ASOG/WSOG as necessary for the specific industrial mission/ activity.

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5.3 PROCESSES
5.3.1 Delivery of incident free DP operations is aided by effective processes. The DP
Operations Manual should at the very least contain details of the following processes
along with clear and unambiguous instructions on applicability and use:
• Hazards and Effects Management Process (HEMP) e.g. risk assessments, JSAs
etc., with focus on station keeping.
• Process for identification of operations where TAM (if permissible) may be
considered.
• Positioning Standby (Impacts on manning to be considered and addressed).
• Inspection Repair Maintenance (impacts on post failure capability and management
of same).
• Effective controls (permit to work (PTW), management of permitted operations).
• Management of change on equipment related to station keeping (including systems
engineering approach).
• Promulgation of technical and safety bulletins (Internal and External).
• Development, adapting and use of ASOG/WSOG.
• Process for bridging documents (client/project specific requirements).
• Notification protocols (internal and client specific).
• Process for continuous improvement including feedback loops.
• Adherence to regulatory requirements, industry guidance and agreed client specific
requirements.
5.4 PEOPLE
5.4.1 The section on people should cover:
• Minimum manning levels.
Guidance: This would reflect the minimum manning levels while on DP and is not
limited to DPOs.
• Training requirements of personnel engaged in DP Operations.
Guidance: Training requirements are not limited to DPOs but should include key DP
staff (electrician, engineer, DPO).
• Implementation of processes meeting the development of people (MDAT).
Guidance: reference is made to the MTS document about MDAT and the creation of
awareness with industrial mission-staff about DP operations and their specific
responsibilities during DP operations (e.g. action to be followed on a change of DP
status).
• Process to demonstrate understanding of the DP redundancy concept and defending
the same by all personnel engaged in delivery of DP operations.
Note 1: Vessel’s staff engaged in delivery of DP operations marine, maintenance and
industrial mission personnel (when applicable) should be able to articulate:
• The redundancy concept.
• The configurations that are required to support the redundancy concept.
• Their role in maintaining/defending the redundancy concept.
• A clear and unambiguous understanding of post failure capability and impacts
on post failure capability when DP related equipment is rendered unavailable.
• The content and use of ASOG/WSOG.
Ability to articulate the above will be an effective demonstration of competence in this
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5.5 VESSEL SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

5.5.1 Redundancy concept
5.5.1.1 The DP Operations Manual should outline:
• Redundancy concept of the vessel and relevant details of the principles that
contribute to redundancy (Design):
• Autonomy.
• Independence.
• Segregation.
• Differentiation.
• Fault resistance, Fault tolerance and Fault ride through.
• Vulnerabilities that may defeat the redundancy concept (Design).
• Clear and unambiguous instructions on the specific steps to be taken to protect the
redundancy concept and guard against the vulnerabilities (Operations).
• Configuration for CAM and TAM.
• Thruster and Generator Operating Strategy (TAGOS) if applicable (recommended for
vessels with potential for multiple configurations).
5.5.2 Position Reference Sensors (PRS)
5.5.2.1 The DP Operations Manual should contain clear instructions on the use of position
reference sensors (permissible and required PRS, specific configuration if any) and the
precautions to be taken to prevent degradation of operational integrity (e.g. environmental
limitations, blocking of line of sight, shadowing effects of structures on antennae, locking
on to spurious targets etc.)
5.5.3 Modes and features
5.5.3.1 Where specific modes and features are provided, clear and unambiguous instructions on
the use and precautions must be given (e.g. Quick Current, EFC, External Tensions,
Follow Target, Heavy Lift Mode etc.).
5.5.4 Sensors
5.5.4.1 The DP Operations Manual should contain clear instructions on the use of vessel sensors
(permissible and required sensor configurations if any) and the precautions to be taken to
prevent degradation of operational integrity (e.g. shielding of wind sensors).
5.5.5 ASOG / WSOG
5.5.5.1 Vessel specific and industrial mission specific focus.
• Maintaining segregation and independence.
• Managing rationalization of running hours of redundant equipment.
• Inputs (e.g. from simulations, installation analysis, riser analysis).
• Thruster and Generator Operating Strategy (TAGOS).
• Post failure capability.
5.5.5.2 Interfaces (EDS / ESD / external forces / tensions / F&G).
• Demonstrate a systems engineering approach.
• Cause and effects matrix.

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5.5.6 Post failure capability

5.5.6.1 This section should cover the requirements to assess post failure capability when thrusters
and or generators are rendered unavailable and the need to correlate to the impacts on
the specific tasks being carried out in the industrial mission. This may lead to the
development of implementable contingency plans.
5.6 INDUSTRIAL MISSION SPECIFIC INFORMATION

5.6.1 It is acknowledged that not all specifics for an industrial mission can be noted in the DP
Operations Manual; however, it is essential that pertinent information relevant to station
keeping must be addressed.
5.6.2 A comprehensive WSOG / ASOG can be leveraged to provide relevant information.
5.6.3 Interfaces between industrial mission equipment and station keeping should be addressed.
This should include interfaces which have a potential effect on the DP system’s
performance, for example ESD and Fire and Gas systems on MODUs, tensioner systems
on pipe lay vessels (EFC), draught sensors etc.

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6 EXAMPLE CONTENTS OF A DP OPERATIONS MANUAL

COPY CONTROL RECORD
SIGNATURE PAGE
ABBREVIATIONS
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 OVERVIEW OF DP OPS MANUAL AND DP SYSTEM
1.2 MASTER’S RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY
1.3 STATEMENT OF DP AS A SAFETY CRITICAL SYSTEM
2 COMPANY PROCESSES
2.1 MANAGEMENT OF CHANGE
2.2 RISK ASSESSMENTS
2.3 CAM / TAM
2.4 POSITIONING STANDBY
2.5 PERMIT TO WORK
2.6 PROMULGATION OF SAFETY BULLETINS
2.7 CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
2.8 DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION AND USE OF WSOG / ASOG
2.9 BRIDGING PROCESS WITH CLIENT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
2.10 NOTIFICATION PROTOCOLS
2.11 ADHERENCE TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES
2 ORGANISATION AND RESPONSIBILITY (PEOPLE)
2.1 MINIMUM MANNING LEVELS
2.2 KEY DP PERSONNEL
2.3 ORGANOGRAM
2.2 OFFICE MANAGEMENT
2.3 MASTER
2.4 SENIOR DPO
2.5 DPO
2.6 JUNIOR DPO
2.7 THE DPO TRAINING SCHEME
2.8 VESSEL SPECIFIC DPO FAMILIARISATION
2.9 CHIEF ENGINEER
2.10 WATCH KEEPING ENGINEERS
2.11 VESSEL SPECIFIC DP ENGINEERING FAMILIARISATION
2.12 ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE VESSELS NORMAL WORK SCOPE
2.13 ELECTRICAL TECHNICAL OFFICER (ETO)
2.14 CLIENT REPRESENTATIVE (COMPANY REP)
2.15 INDUSTRIAL MISSION SPECIFIC PERSONNEL
2.17 OFFSHORE MANAGER
2.18 LINE OF COMMAND BETWEEN VESSEL AND SHORE
2.19 LINE OF COMMAND IN OFFICE
2.20 TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
2.21 PROCESS TO ENSURE KNOWLEDGE OF THE REDUNDANCY CONCEPT BY ALL PERSONNEL
ENGAGED IN DELIVERING DP OPERATIONS
3 WORKING HOURS
3.1 DP WATCH KEEPING
3.2 DP WATCH KEEPING DUTIES – DPO
3.3 WATCH KEEPING ENGINEER
3.4 PLANNING
3.5 UNUSUAL OPERATIONS AND CONTINGENCIES
3.6 DP OPERATIONS DURING CRITICAL AND SIMULTANEOUS OPERATIONS (SIMOPS)
4 VESSEL DATA
4.1 GENERAL
4.2 POWER GENERATION
4.3 THRUSTERS

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5 DP SYSTEM SPECIFIC DATA

5.1 REDUNDANCY CONCEPT
5.2 DP SYSTEM VULNERABILITIES AND BARRIERS
5.2 WORST CASE FAILURE DESIGN INTENT
5.2 POWER PLANT AND CONTROL SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS FOR DP
5.3 POSITION REFERENCE SYSTEMS
5.4 DP CONTROL MODES AND FEATURES
5.5 ENVIRONMENTAL SENSORS
5.6 POWER MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS
5.7 THRUSTER AND GENERATOR OPERATING STRATEGY (TAGOS)
5.8 PROTECTIVE FUNCTIONS UPON WHICH DP REDUNDANCY AND FAULT TOLERANCE
DEPENDS
6 DP SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
6.1 CONTROL AND DISPLAY INFORMATION – DP WORK STATIONS
6.2 CONTROL AND DISPLAY INFORMATION – JOYSTICK CONTROL PANEL
6.3 CONTROL AND DISPLAY INFORMATION - TOUCH SCREEN MONITOR
6.4 CONTROL AND DISPLAY INFORMATION–NETWORK CONFIGURATION
6.5 CONTROL AND DISPLAY INFORMATION – POWER DISTRIBUTION
6.6 CONTROL AND DISPLAY INFORMATION – POSITION AND HEADING
6.7 CONTROL AND DISPLAY – THRUSTER ALLOCATION LOGIC (TAL)
6.8 CONTROL AND DISPLAY – POSITION SENSOR QUALITY CONTROL
6.9 CONTROL AND DISPLAY – POSITION REFERENCE DATA WEIGHTING
6.10 CONTROL AND DISPLAY – ENVIRONMENTAL SENSOR PROCESSING
6.11 CONTROL AND DISPLAY – DEAD RECKONING
6.12 CONTROL AND DISPLAY- WAVE FILTERING
6.13 CONTROL AND DISPLAY – POWER LIMITATION
6.14 CONTROL AND DISPLAY – OPERATIONAL MODES
6.15 POSITION REFERENCE SYSTEMS AND SENSORS
6.16 24VDC SYSTEM
7 PROPULSION SYSTEM
7.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
7.2 MAIN PROPULSION SYSTEM AND CONTROLS
7.3 CONSTANT SPEED MODE
7.4 FIFI MODE
7.5 BACK UP CONTROL
7.6 CLUTCH CONTROL
7.7 AZIMUTH STEERING
7.8 TUNNEL THRUSTERS
8 DP FUNCTION CONTROLS
8.1 SENSOR SELECTION
8.2 POWER SYSTEM OVERLOAD PROTECTION
8.3 CHANGE OVER MANUAL TO DP PROCEDURES
8.4 DP CONTROL MODE (DP CONTROL SYSTEM)
8.5 IJS CONTROL MODE (IJS CONTROL SYSTEM)
9 SET UP ON DP
9.1 SAFE WORKING LOCATION
9.2 VISUAL REFERENCE POINTS
9.3 SAFE WORKING HEADING
9.4 ESCAPE ROUTES
9.5 WEATHER SIDE WORKING
9.6 SEPARATION DISTANCE
9.7 CRITICAL AND ALLOWABLE EXCURSIONS
9.8 EXCURSION WARNINGS AND ALARMS
9.9 OPERATIONS ALONGSIDE
9.10 EXITING DP MODE

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10 COMMUNICATIONS
10.1 GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS INSTRUCTIONS
10.2 COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS
10.3 INTERNAL OPERATION COMMUNICATIONS
10.4 COMMUNICATION WITH EXTERNAL LOCATION
10.5 COMMUNICATIONS DURING A DP EMERGENCY
11 STANDING ORDERS REGARDING DP OPERATIONS
11.1 MASTER’S STANDING ORDERS BOOK
11.2 DP INCIDENT / FAULT BOOK
11.3 VENDOR REPORTS
11.4 DP CORRESPONDENCE; FAXES, INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL MEMOS, EMAIL AND LETTERS
11.5 ALARM PAGE/PARAMETER RECORDING PRINTOUTS
11.6 MASTERS STANDING INSTRUCTIONS
11.7 MASTER’S NIGHT ORDERS
11.8 DP ROUGH LOG
11.9 DECK LOGBOOK
12 DP ALERT SYSTEM
12.1 DP ALERT STATUS
12.2 RESPONSES TO CHANGE OF STATUS
13 DP EMERGENCIES AND RESPONSES
13.1 DRIVE OFF – DEFINITION
13.2 DRIVE OFF - RESPONSE
13.3 DRIFT OFF – DEFINITION
13.4 DRIFT OFF – RESPONSE
13.5 EXCURSIONS CAUSED BY COMMAND AND FEEDBACK DIFFERENCES
13.6 LOSS OF A GENERATOR OR THRUSTER
13.7 SHIPBOARD ALARMS - FIRE
13.8 TRAINING FOR DP EMERGENCIES
13.9 PRIORITIES IN A DP EMERGENCY
14 CRITICAL ACTIVITY MODE OF OPERATION
14.1 INTRODUCTION
14.2 STRUCTURE OF THE CAMO
14.3 GREEN
14.4 BLUE
14.5 YELLOW
14.6 RED
14.7 [INSERT VESSEL NAME] CAMO
14.8 ACTIVITY SPECIFIC OPERATING GUIDELINES (ASOGs)
14.9 UNUSUAL OPERATIONS AND CONTINGENCIES
14.10 SIMULTANEOUS OPERATIONS (SIMOPS)
15 DP GUIDELINES
16 DP CAPABILITY PLOTS AND FOOTPRINTS
16.1 DP FOOTPRINT PLOTS
16.2 DP CAPABILITY PLOTS
17 DP TRIALS AND CHECKLISTS
17.1 DP FMEA AND PROVING TRIALS
17.2 ANNUAL DP TRIALS
17.3 MOBILISATION TRIALS
17.4 DP FIELD ARRIVAL TRIALS
17.5 SET UP DP CHECKLIST
17.6 DP 6 HOURLY CHECKLIST
17.7 DP ENGINE ROOM CHECKLIST
17.8 500 M ZONE SAFETY CHECKLIST
18 INCIDENT REPORTING POLICY
18.1 GENERAL
18.2 DP INCIDENT CATEGORIES
18.3 DP INCIDENT REPORTING PROTOCOLS
18.4 DP INCIDENT INVESTIGATION

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APPENDICES
APPENDIX A MOBILIZATION CHECKLIST
APPENDIX B DP FIELD ARRIVAL CHECKLIST
APPENDIX C SET UP DP CHECKLIST
APPENDIX D DP 6 HOURLY CHECKLIST
APPENDIX E DP ECR CHECKLIST
APPENDIX F 500M ZONE SAFETY CHECKLIST
APPENDIX G DP FAMILIARISATION CHECKLIST
APPENDIX H CAMO
APPENDIX I ASOG
APPENDIX J SIMOPS
APPENDIX K IMCA DP INCIDENT REPORT FORM
APPENDIX L GUIDANCE ON CONDUCTING FOOTPRINT PLOTS
APPENDIX M ABBREVIATIONS
FIGURES
Figure 2 1 DPO Training Scheme
Figure 2 2 DP Organisation - Normal DP Vessel Operations
Figure 2 3 DP Organisation - Project
Figure 2 4 - Lines of Command between Vessel and Shore
Figure 2 5 Company Office Structure
Figure 4 1 Power Plant Lay Out
Figure 4 2 One Line Diagram- Electrical Distribution
Figure 6 1 Dynamic Positioning System
Figure 6 2 Relative Position Reference System
Figure 6 3 24Vdc One Line Diagram
Figure 7 1 Azimuth Thruster Simplified
Figure 7 2 Tunnel Thruster System Layout Drawing
Figure 8 1 DP Changeover Switch "Manual" Position
Figure 8 2 DP Change Over Switch "DP/IJS" Position
Figure 8 3 DP Control System Changeover Diagram

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7 GAP ANALYSIS
7.1 USE OF THE GAP ANALYSIS SPREADSHEET
7.1.1 A spread sheet has been compiled summarising the requirements and guidance on
content of a DP Operations Manual.
7.1.2 The guidance has been compiled from the following sources:
• MTS DP Operations Guidance.
• MTS TECHOP ODP 05 (this document).
• IMO MSC 645.
• IMCA M103.
• IMCA M109.
• Classification Society Rules.
7.1.3 Each item of guidance has been given an ID number and in the next column, the source of
the guidance or requirement is referenced in order to enable the person conducting the
gap analysis or the person revising the DP Operations Manual to find more detail and
context for the requirement.
7.1.4 The next column allows the analyst to enter a reference to the relevant chapter, paragraph
or section of the document being reviewed.
7.1.5 A drop down list forms part of the next column. The options are ‘Yes’; ‘Partial’; ‘No’; or
‘N/A’. The selection is made depending on whether the listed subject is adequately
covered, partially covered but could be expanded or revised, not covered at all or is not
applicable to the manual under analysis.
7.1.6 The final column for relevant comments regarding any apparent omissions or potential
further review of an issue.
7.2 GAP ANALYSIS RESULTS

7.2.1 It has to be remembered that this is a gap analysis of the DP Operations Manual and not
of the vessel or its systems.
7.2.2 The analysis does not attempt to give a ‘pass’ or ‘fail’ judgement on the manual.
7.2.3 Those items which are marked as ‘No’ or ‘Partial’ should be revisited by those responsible
for the upkeep of the manual and those aspects reviewed and revised as appropriate as
part of a process of continual improvement.
7.2.4 The analyst may not necessarily have access to further documentation regarding the
vessel and it may be that items marked as ‘No’ or ‘Partial’ are in fact not applicable or the
description or instruction within the manual is in fact adequate.

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7.3 GAP ANALYSIS CHECKLIST

DP OPERATIONS MANUAL GAP ANALYSIS - DOCUMENT NUMBER AXXXXX REV. Y DATED dd/mm/yyyy
SUBJECT
CROSS COVERED?
THE MANUAL SHOULD ADEQUATELY REFERENCE YES / PARTIAL /
ID SOURCE OF
INCLUDE AND/OR COVER THE FOLLOWING TO DP NO / COMMENT / CONCERN
NO. REQUIREMENT
ISSUES AS APPROPRIATE OPERATIONS NOT APPLICABLE
MANUAL GREEN / YELLOW /
RED / GREY
Management of DP Operations:
MTS Ops Guidance Part 2
Company policies. IMCA M109 Sec 3.2.4
DP should be identified as a safety critical 1 IMCA M109 Sec 3.2.7
element. TECHOP ODP 05 Sec 4.1.2
TECHOP ODP 05 Sec 5.1.1
Basic principles of DP including a functional
2 MTS Ops Guidance Part 2
overview of a DP system.
IMCA M109 Sec 3.2.3
Vessel specific overview of the DP system and
IMCA M109 Sec 1.5
industrial mission equipment including different
3 TECHOP ODP 05 Sec 5.2.1
control modes (e.g. heavy lift, follow sub,
pipelay, thruster bias, quick current etc.)
ABS Guide to DP Systems-
Sec 2 Ch 13
Vessel specific DP philosophy to include
reference to CAM / TAM: ASOG: system
IMCA M109 Sec 3.2.5
configuration (e.g. open / closed bus): worst
IMCA M109 Sec 3.2.8
case failure design intent (WCFDI) and worst
case failure (WCF): environmental limits: station 4
keeping capability. Vulnerabilities of the DP
system should be discussed and configurations
that may defeat the redundancy concept
Sec 2 Ch 13
described.
Vessel specific philosophy for converting drive MTS Ops Guidance Part 2
5
off to drift off. IMCA M109 Sec 3.2.6
References to other relevant DP guidance and
IMCA M109 Sec 3.2.4
reference documents including but not limited to
IMCA M109 Sec 3.2.7
DP system FMEA: equipment manuals: MTS
6 IMCA M109 Sec 3.2.11
guidance: IMCA guidance: technical and safety
bulletins: Class Society rules, client specific
requirements.
Sec 2 Ch 13

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SUBJECT
CROSS COVERED?
ID SOURCE OF
NO. REQUIREMENT
RED / GREY
Policy on access to vessel control systems
(including DP control systems) by 3rd parties 7 IMCA M109 Sec 3.2.6
e.g., survey spread, remote diagnostics etc.)
Policy and procedure for conduct of DP trials IMCA M109 Sec 3.2.10
including mobilization trials, annual DP trials, MSC 645 Sec 4.4.4-4.4.6
8
periodic trials and trials after modification or IMCA M103 Sec 1.5
repair. TECHOP ODP 05 Sec 5.2.1
Approach to repair and maintenance including
policy on carrying critical spares.
Instructions for fault finding. (May be reference
to functional descriptions of systems and FMEA 10
Sec 2 Ch 13
documents).
Management of change approach to DP related
equipment.
List of abbreviations, glossary of terms and ABS Guide to DP Systems-
12
symbols Sec 2 Ch 13
DP Systems Description and Operation: (systems should be described in adequate detail and instructions given in their use. Reference may be made to
specific system operator manuals but sufficient high level instruction should be given as appropriate)
IMCA M109 Sec 3.2.5
Description of power generation, distribution,
MSC 645 Sec 4.4.3
electrical systems, thrusters and propulsion 13
IMCA M103 Sec 1.5
(block diagram).
Sec 2 Ch 13
For power systems other than the most basic, a
IMCA M109 Sec 3.2.5
Thruster and Generator Operating Strategy 14
IMCA M103 Sec 1.5
(TAGOS) may be appropriate.
Description of auxiliary systems (including IMCA M109 Sec 3.2.5
configuration to support the redundancy 15 IMCA M103 Sec 1.5
concept). ABS Guide to DP Systems-
Sec 2 Ch 13

TECHOP
SUBJECT
CROSS COVERED?
ID SOURCE OF
NO. REQUIREMENT
RED / GREY
IMCA M109 Sec 3.2.5
Description of power management systems. 16 IMCA M109 Sec 1.5
Sec 2 Ch 13
Discussion on segregation of equipment and
watertight / A60 boundaries with regard to fire or 17 MTS Ops Guidance Part 2
flood for equipment class 3 vessels.
Description of vessel control systems including
MSC 645 Sec 4.4.3
manual controls, the DP control system:
18 IMCA M103 Sec 1.5
associated operator stations and networks.
Description of independent joystick (IJS).
Sec 2 Ch 13
Descriptions of all position reference systems,
heading and environmental sensors and any
MSC 645 Sec 4.4.3
other relevant sensors including but not limited
IMCA M109 Sec 1.5
to draft, current, external force etc. Description 19
should include any limitations on sensors and
precautions to prevent degradation e.g.
Sec 2 Ch 13
shielding of wind sensors.
Description of all routine and emergency
IMCA M109 Sec 3.2.5
communication systems for internal and external 20
use.
Sec 2 Ch 13
Description of any emergency shutdown or
disconnect systems. Such systems should be MTS Ops Guidance Part 2
21
subject to a systems engineering approach (e.g. IMCA M103 Sec 1.5
FMEA).
Description of any interfaces with industrial
mission equipment (perhaps from other
vendors) e.g. tensioner systems, external force
measurement. Such systems should be subject
to a systems engineering approach (e.g.
FMEA).

TECHOP
SUBJECT
CROSS COVERED?
ID SOURCE OF
NO. REQUIREMENT
RED / GREY
DP Operations Procedures:
Procedures for planning DP operations including MTS Ops Guidance Part 2
23
but not limited to: IMCA M109 Sec 3.2.2
Environmental criteria 24 MTS Ops Guidance Part 2
Use of capability analysis and footprints
IMCA M109 Sec 3.2.8
(manual should include capability and
25 IMCA M103 Sec 1.5
footprint plots or clearly indicate where they
may be located).
Sec 2 Ch 13
DP system setup including power and MTS Ops Guidance Part 2
propulsion with required levels of 26 TECHOP ODP 05 Sec 4.1.2
redundancy. TECHOP ODP 05 Sec 5.2.1
Philosophy for the management of protective
functions, cross connections and automatic
changeovers for maintaining the redundancy
concept during CAM operations.
Position reference system planning
(limitations). MTS Ops Guidance Part 2
Clear and unambiguous instructions on 28 TECHOP ODP 05 Sec 5.2.1
required position references for specific TECHOP ODP 05 Sec 5.5.2
industrial missions.
Integration with well / activity planning. 29 MTS Ops Guidance Part 2
Consideration of SIMOPS. 30 MTS Ops Guidance Part 2
Risk assessment process. 31
Restrictions on maintenance during DP TECHOP ODP 05 Sec 5.2.1
32
operations and use of PTW. TECHOP ODP 05 Sec 5.3.1
Procedures for developing ASOG or WSOG
including but not limited to:
Sec 2 Ch 13

TECHOP
SUBJECT
CROSS COVERED?
ID SOURCE OF
NO. REQUIREMENT
RED / GREY
Identification of industrial mission activities TECHOP ODP 05 Sec 4.1.2
34
requiring CAM or TAM TECHOP ODP 05 Sec 5.3.1
Managing running hours of redundant
equipment
Maintaining segregation and independence 36 TECHOP ODP 05 Sec 5.5.5
Use of riser analysis, blackout recovery
times, EDS times as appropriate
Determination of yellow and red watch
circles
Development of activity or well specific
criteria for the escalation of levels from
39 IMCA M109 Sec 3.2.6
normal to advisory to degraded to
IMCA M103 Sec 1.5
emergency.
Development of activity or well specific
communication protocols and methods.
Development of emergency response
41 IMCA M109 Sec 3.2.6
procedures
IMCA M103 Sec 1.5
Development of contingency plans to assess TECHOP ODP 05 Sec 5.5.6
post failure capability and impact on the 42 ABS Guide to DP Systems-
continuing conduct of the industrial mission Sec 2 Ch 13
A generic WSOG/ASOG MUST be included
in the DP Operations Manual.
Procedures for deployment, operation and
recovery of position reference systems including 44 MTS Ops Guidance Part 2
correct set up of DGNSS
Procedures for Marine Operations including but
not limited to:
Transits* 46 MTS Ops Guidance Part 2
Field arrival* 47 MSC 645 Sec 4.4.1
IMCA M103 Sec 1.5

TECHOP
SUBJECT
CROSS COVERED?
ID SOURCE OF
NO. REQUIREMENT
RED / GREY
Mobilization* 48
IMCA M109 Sec 3.2.10
Location set up* 49 MSC 645 Sec 4.4.1
IMCA M103 Sec 1.5
Watch handover* 50
MSC 645 Sec 4.4.2
Operations planning (well, ROV, diving,
cargo, helicopter etc.)*
500m zone operations* 52 MTS Ops Guidance Part 2
IMCA M109 Sec 3.2.9
* checklists for above as appropriate 53 IMCA M103 Sec 1.5
Sec 2 Ch 13
Selection of optimum position and heading 54 MTS Ops Guidance Part 2
Limits on position and heading changes MTS Ops Guidance Part 2
55
during operations IMCA M109 Sec 3.2.6
Actions during standby time 56 MTS Ops Guidance Part 2
data logging 57 MTS Ops Guidance Part 2
Offset and turn time checks 58 MTS Ops Guidance Part 2
Adverse and heavy weather operations 59 MTS Ops Guidance Part 2
High current operations 60 MTS Ops Guidance Part 2
Procedures relating to industrial mission
interfaces (inputs to the DP control system: DP
restrictions during operations: special
precautions etc.) including for example:
Drilling 62
Diving 63

TECHOP
SUBJECT
CROSS COVERED?
ID SOURCE OF
NO. REQUIREMENT
RED / GREY
Pipelay 64
ROV 65
Logistics support 66
Procedures for communications including: 67
IMCA M103 Sec 1.5
Routine internal communications 68 IMCA M109 Sec 3.2.6
IMCA M103 Sec 1.5
Routine external communications 69 IMCA M109 Sec 3.2.6
IMCA M103 Sec 1.5
Emergency communication 70 IMCA M109 Sec 3.2.6
IMCA M109 Sec 1.5
Alert systems 71
IMCA M103 Sec 1.5
Testing of communication systems 72 MTS Ops Guidance Part 2
IMCA M109 Sec 3.2.6
Procedures for DP Incidents: 73 IMCA M109 Sec 3.2.12
Sec 2 Ch 13
Definition (categorisation) 74 IMCA M109 Sec 3.2.6
Reporting 75 IMCA M109 Sec 3.2.6

TECHOP
SUBJECT
CROSS COVERED?
ID SOURCE OF
NO. REQUIREMENT
RED / GREY
Investigation 76 IMCA M109 Sec 3.2.6
Close out and record keeping 77 IMCA M109 Sec 3.2.6
Organisation and Responsibility:
IMCA M109 Sec 3.2.2
Description of the DP organisation onboard
78 IMCA M109 Sec 3.2.6
including:
Sec 2 Ch 13
Identification of key DP personnel 79
IMCA M109 Sec 3.2.2
IMCA M109 Sec 3.2.2
Reporting lines (organogram) 80
Sec 2 Ch 13
Availability of technical and operational MTS Ops Guidance Part 2
81
support both offshore and onshore. TECHOP ODP 05 Sec 5.2.1
IMCA M109 Sec 3.2.2
IMCA M109 Sec 3.2.6
Manning levels for various DP operations IMCA M103 Sec 1.5
82
(including positioning standby) TECHOP ODP 05 Sec 5.3.1
Sec 2 Ch 13
IMCA M109 Sec 3.2.2
IMCA M109 Sec 3.2.6
Duties and responsibilities of key DP personnel 83
IMCA M109 Sec 1.5
Sec 2 Ch 13

TECHOP
SUBJECT
CROSS COVERED?
ID SOURCE OF
NO. REQUIREMENT
RED / GREY
Watchkeeping routines (including working
84 IMCA M109 Sec 3.2.2
hours) and duties including DP watchkeeping
IMCA M109 Sec 3.2.6
DP watch handover procedures 85 MTS Ops Guidance Part 2
DP log keeping and other documentation
(weather, HPR beacon log etc.)
Standing orders for all DP control stations and
any other relevant industrial mission control 87
IMCA M109 Sec 3.2.6
stations
Requirements for DP training and
familiarisation.
(Process should lead to all personnel engaged
in the delivery of DP operations being able 88
demonstrate understanding of the DP
redundancy concept and the processes
necessary to defend same)
Requirements experience levels for key DP
positions
Process for competency development (MDAT) 90 TECHOP ODP 05 Sec 4.1.2
Requirements for ongoing training both onboard
and ashore (including emergency training, drills 91
and exercises)
Requirements for record keeping including but MTS Ops Guidance Part 2
92
not limited to: IMCA M103 Sec 1.5
Daily reports 93
IMCA M103 Sec 1.5
Monthly reports 94
IMCA M103 Sec 1.5
Tests and trials reports 95
IMCA M103 Sec 1.5

TECHOP
SUBJECT
CROSS COVERED?
ID SOURCE OF
NO. REQUIREMENT
RED / GREY
Incident reporting 96 IMCA M109 Sec 3.2.12
IMCA M103 Sec 1.5
Equipment failure reports 97
IMCA M103 Sec 1.5
Vendor service and repair reports 98
IMCA M103 Sec 1.5
General correspondence 99
IMCA M103 Sec 1.5

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TECHNICAL AND OPERATIONAL GUIDANCE

TECHOP (O-01 - Rev1 - Jan21)

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1.2 TECHOP NAMING CONVENTION

1.3 MTS DP GUIDANCE REVISION METHODOLOGY

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2 SCOPE AND IMPACT OF THIS TECHOP

2.2 IMPACT ON PUBLISHED GUIDANCE

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3 CASE FOR ACTION

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5 COMPANY PHILOSOPHY AND POLICY

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5.5 VESSEL SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

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5.5.6 Post failure capability

5.6 INDUSTRIAL MISSION SPECIFIC INFORMATION

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6 EXAMPLE CONTENTS OF A DP OPERATIONS MANUAL

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5 DP SYSTEM SPECIFIC DATA

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7.2 GAP ANALYSIS RESULTS

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7.3 GAP ANALYSIS CHECKLIST

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