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Anti-masking DGPS for DP Vessels

In 2000, Dutch Offshore Construction Company Heerema Marine Contractors (HMC) converted the anchored heavy-lift vessel Balder into a multi-purpose deepwater-construction vessel operating on DP. During conversion it was realised that...

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Lifetime Achievement Award for DP Pioneer

The Marine Technology Society has honoured Kongsberg Maritime Dynamic Positioning veteran, Nils Albert Jenssen with a distinguished achievement award for his services to Dynamic Positioning. Nils Albert, who is internationally...

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Call for DP Station Keeping Incidents

Determined to make their reports as up-to-date and relevant as possible, the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has put out a call for DP station keeping incidents in tandem with...

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Sonsub Extends Charter of DP Reel

Sonsub has extended the already long term charter of the vessel DP Reel until end of 2009 with further options. The vessel has been successfully utilised in recent months in...

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Scarabeo 5 DP Upgrade Passes CAT

The Kongsberg Maritime Class 3 DP system installed on the Saipem owned Scarabeo 5 passed its Customer Acceptance Test (CAT). Scarabeo 5 is a Semi-Submersible built by Fincantierri shipyards and...

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