MODULE 12 - DP Vessel Classification, Redundancy, Rules and Regulations

OFFICER TRAINIG CENTRE
of
Gdynia Maritime University
DP OPERATOR BASIC COURSE
MODULE 12:
DP Vessel Classification, Redundancy,
Rules and Regulations
Copyright © 2008 by Jaroslaw Cydejko

LEGAL FRAMEWORK
Regarding standards for dynamic positioning systems
International:
• IMO MSC/Circular 645 (International Maritime Organization Maritime
Safety Committe) „Guidelines for Vessels with Dynamic Positioning Systems”
- 6 June 1994
• IMCA M 103 Rev.I (December 2007) (International Marine Contractor
Association) – „Guidlines for The Design and Operation of Dynamically Positioned
Vessels”
Local Authorities Regulations (Norwegian Sector) :

• The NMD Regulations for Mobile Offshore Units, 1987
• The NMD Guidelines and Notes No. 23, 1993
• The NMD Guidelines and Notes No. 28
- enclosure A, 1994 (for older vessels)
- enclosure B, 1994 (for vessels build after 1.07.1994)- same as IMO
• The NPD Guidelines relating to the Specification and Operation of
Dynamically Positioned Diving Support Vessels, 1983.
Other Regulations
Classification Societies:
The main classification societies have used the IMO principles of equipment class
and redundancy requirements as the basis for their own DP rules. Classification
society rules differ and evolve and none is a direct copy of MSC Circ.645.
The following societies (not only) develope own rules:
- Lloyd Register (LR) - Det Norske Veritas (DNV)
- American Bureau of Shipping - Germanischer Lloyd
- Bureau Veritas (BR) - Korean Registry
Regional Rules and Guidelines

There are also DP rules and guidance that
are applicable on a regional basis.
Vessel operators should be aware of any

charterer’s guidance or requirements.
Owners should make sure that they refer to

the latest edition of the relevant regional
rules and/or guidance.
IMO MSC Circular 645 –
Guidelines for Vessels with Dynamic Positioning Systems
IMO MSC Circ.645 is the principal internationally accepted reference on which the
rules and guidelines of other authorities and organisations, including classification
societies and IMCA,are based.
It provides an international standard for dynamic positioning systems on all types of

new vessel, built after 1 July 1994.
Guidelines Purpose and Resposibility:

„to recommend:
- design criteria, - necessary equipment, - operating requirements,
- test, - documentation system
...for dynamic positioning systems to reduce the risk to
- personnel, - the vessel, - other vessels or structures,
- sub-sea installations - the environment,
...while performing operations under dynamic positioning control.”
The responsibility for ensuring that the provisions of MSC Circ.645 are complied
with rests with the owner of the DP vessel.
IMO DP Vessels Classes
IMO MSC/Circular 645 „Guidelines for Vessels with Dynamic Positioning
Systems”
2.2 The equipment classes are defined by their worst case failure modes as
follows:
.1 For equipment class 1, loss of position may occur in the event of a single
fault
.2 For equipment class 2, a loss of position is not to occur in the event of a
single fault in any active component or system. Normally static
components will not be considered to fail where adequate protection
from damage is demonstrated, and reliability is to the satisfaction of the
Administration. Single failure criteria include:
.1 Any active component or system (generators, thrusters,
switchboards, remote controlled valves, etc.).
.2 Any normally static component (cables, pipes, manual valves,
etc.) which is not properly documented with respect to protection
and reliability.
.3 For equipment class 3, a single failure includes:
.1 Items listed above for class 2, and any normally static component
is assumed to fail.
.2 All components in any one watertight compartment, from fire or
flooding.
.3 All components in any one fire sub-division, from fire or flooding
Flag State Verification and
Acceptance Document
(FSVAD)
The Administration should assign the relevant
equipment class to a DP-vessel and state it in
the Flag State Verification and Acceptance
Document (FSVAD)
A Flag State Verification and Acceptance
Document (FSVAD) should be issued, after survey
and testing in accordance with these Guidelines,
either by officers of the Administration or by an
organization duly authorized by it.
Testing usually has a form of FMEA- Failure Mode

and Effects Analyzis
Surveys and tests:

• Initial to issue FSVAD
• Periodical – 5 years (type of test noted in FSVAD)
• Annual - 1 year (type of test noted in FSVAD)
IMCA M 103 Rev.I (December 2007)
"Guidelines for the Design and Operation of Dynamically Positioned Vessels"
This Guidelines give more detailed operational recommendations for various

types of DP operations.
CONTENTS: Every chapter considers following isues:

1 Principles for All DP Vessels Design Philosophy
2 Diving Support Vessels Redundancy
3 Drilling Vessels Communications
DP Alert Status System
4 Floating Production Units
DP Vessels Operations
5 Accommodation Vessels DP Hazards
6 Crane Vessels Personnel Responsibilities and Capabilities
7 Shuttle Tankers
8 Pipelay Vessels
9 ROV Support Vessels
10 Two-Vessel Operations
The NMD Guidelines and Notes No. 28
- enclosure A, 1994 (for older vessels)
The Consquence Classes of operations are defined with the following criteria:
Class 0 Operations where loss of position keeping capability is not considered to

endanger human lives, or cause damage.
Class 1 Operations where loss of position keeping capability may cause damage or
pollution of small consequence.
Class 2 Operations where loss of position keeping capability may cause personnel
injury, pollution, or damage with large economic consequences.
Class 3 Operations where loss of position keeping capability may cause fatal
accidents, or severe pollution or damage with major economic
consequences.
Class 0, 1 are non redundant
Class 2, 3 are redundant as for IMO Regul.
In general, Class 1 vessel for Consequence Class 1; Class 2 vessel for Consequence Class 2 etc.
The difference between the Norwegian approach and the IMO approach is that NMD directlly
refers required Class of redundancy to the operation Consequence Class, while the IMO
guidelines defining equipment requirements and leave the decision up to the client and
shipowner based upon a risk assessment.
The NMD Guidelines
and Notes No. 28 - enclosure A,
1994 (for older vessels)
Table describing the required

number of every DP system
component for various
Consequences Classes
Classification
Societies DP
Classes
DNV Det Norske
Veritas
(January 2008)
DP Classes - DNV Det Norske Veritas (January 2008)
DP Classes notations
for various classification societies
- Lloyd Register (LR) - Det Norske Veritas (DNV)

- American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) - Germanischer Lloyd (GL)
- Bureau Veritas (BR) - Korean Registry (KR)
NORSOK DP Operations and Classes Requirement

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OFFICER TRAINIG CENTRE

DP OPERATOR BASIC COURSE

Copyright © 2008 by Jaroslaw Cydejko

Local Authorities Regulations (Norwegian Sector) :

Regional Rules and Guidelines

Vessel operators should be aware of any

Owners should make sure that they refer to

It provides an international standard for dynamic positioning systems on all types of

Guidelines Purpose and Resposibility:

Testing usually has a form of FMEA- Failure Mode

Surveys and tests:

This Guidelines give more detailed operational recommendations for various

CONTENTS: Every chapter considers following isues:

Class 0 Operations where loss of position keeping capability is not considered to

Table describing the required

- Lloyd Register (LR) - Det Norske Veritas (DNV)

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