Dynamic positioning (DP) is a computer-controlled system to automatically maintain a vessel`s position and heading by using its own propellers and thrusters. Position reference sensors, combined with wind sensors, motion sensors and gyro compasses, provide information to the computer pertaining to the vessel`s position and the magnitude and dire.....
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Automatically keeps a ship at a determined position using its own propulsion system. Can be used in conjunction with GPS
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a method by which a floating offshore drilling rig is maintained in position over an offshore well location without the use of mooring anchors. Generally, several propulsion units, called thrusters, are located on the hulls of the structure and are actuated by a sensing system. A computer to which the system feeds signals directs the thrusters to maintain the rig on location. ...
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See Kinematic Positioning
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