Transit in manual/joystick; align heading relative to environmental vectors or operational target. Engage auto DP; tune gain/filters; validate offset to reference targets; verify position stability.

As the Executive Director for the Offshore Supply Vessel Dynamic Positioning Authority (OSVDPA), Aaron Smith is charged with managing the day-to-day operation of the Authority. Along with the OSVDPA ...

Note: In tight markets, senior DPOs on high-spec drillships/harsh-environment semis may see short-term spot day-rate spikes above the 75th percentile. Conversely, utility/PSV assignments and ...

The inclusion of dynamic positioning systems has become a standard and necessary system on supply boats and many crew/supply vessels. In their simplest form, dynamic positioning systems allow an ...