Dynamic Positioning for Engineers enables the reader to acquire the basic knowledge of the concepts and understanding of the dynamic positioning (DP) system from the systems perspective. This book illustrates the system, subsystems and components of the DP system to better tackle maintenance, problems and breakdowns, leading to an increased mean time between failures and effective fault finding on dynamic positioning DP-related equipment. Overall, this text will help professionals reduce downtime and higher repair costs. Aimed at onboard electrical engineers, engine room watch officers, chief engineers, DP professionals onboard, in onshore officers and those taking DP training courses, this book:

Explains automation and its application in the DP system

Describes environmental sensors and position reference sensors as important inputs to the DP system

Includes chapters on power management and thrusters

Aids engineers in maintaining a the DP system in good operational condition

About the Author

Founding Director and the current Vice President of the Maritime Trainers Guild (India). A Chartered Engineer (UK), Chartered Marine Engineer (UK), Chartered Marine Technologist, Fellow - Institute of Marine Engineering Science & Technology(FIMarEST).Fellow (FNI) - The Nautical Institute, London. Fellow (fDPO) - International Association of DP Operators-London. PhD Thesis - in the field of Maritime Training Evaluation titled "Effectiveness of Seafarer's Training Using Maritime Simulators". An internationally experienced maritime trainer, genuinely interested in learning and teaching Dynamic Positioning and other simulator based specialised training. Experienced in setting up and getting The Nautical Institute accreditation of DP Training facilities. Experienced in leading a team to design, develop and getting MCA (UK) approval for various training schemes for deck and engine departments.

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