CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS 1997-2008 - Sorted by YEAR of Conference

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Category/year Title & Authors
2008  Risk
Crossing the Salt Barrier by using a Reliable DP Vessel
Gilberto Beduhn Machado Petróleo Brasileiro Petrobrás  
  Afonso André Pallaoro Petrobrás
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2008  FMEA (Lunch Presentation)
Accepting and Correcting Failure Consequences Early in the Design
(No paper available)
Ron Carlson Boeing Company Integrated Defense Systems  
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2008  Applications - New
From The Automatic Control of Vessels Designed for Offshore Operating Conditions to The Automatic Control of Large Barge Convoys in a River/Canal: Lessons Learned
Anselmo Pontes Symmetry Ltda  
  Edson Mesquita dos Santos Marinha do Brasil
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2008  Applications - New
A Tight Watch Circle at Higher Speeds
Gregory Hughes Oceaneering International  
  Rick Harris Maritime Applied Phycis Corporation (MAPC
  Frans Quadvlieg  Marin
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2008  Applications - New
DP for Heavy Lift Applications
John Flint Converteam  
  Richard Stephens  Converteam
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2008  Sensors
Integrating Other GNSS with GPS and Its Implications for DP Positioning
David Russell Veripos Subsea  
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2008  Sensors
Redundancy in Hydroacoustic Systems for DP Applications
Torger Torgensen Kongsberg Maritime  
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2008  Risk
An FMEA is for Life
Ian Harper Wavespec  
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2008  Risk
Machinery System for DP Vessels with Increased Efficiency and Reliability
Terje Nordtun Wärtsilä, Norway A/S  
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2008  Operations
Using GIS To Understand Hurricane Windfields in the GOM
Jill Hasling Weather Research Center  
  Maureen Maiuri Weather Research Center
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2008  Operations
On the Use of Safety Moorings in DP Operations
Nils Albert Jennsen Kongsberg Maritime  
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2008  Operations
Revisions to the Guidelines for Safe Operations of Dynamically Positioned Offshore Supply Vessels
Ian Giddings The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA)  
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2008  Training
The Nautical Institute's Dynamic Positioning Training Executive Group
Mark A. Pointon The Nautical Institute  
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2008  Sensors
Field Applications and Environmental Challenges in the Use of Radascan
Dominic Pearce Guidance  
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2008  Training
Advanced Training for DP Operators
Doug Olson Converteam  
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2008  Innovation
Automatic Tuning of a DP VesselAutomatic System Identification and Tuning of a DP Vessel
John Leavitt L-3 Dynamic Positioning and Control Systems  
  Glen Rozak L-3 Dynamic Positioning and Control Systems
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2008  Sensors
Redundancy in Dynamic Positioning (DP) Applications based on Satellite Navigation
Ole Orpen Fugro Seastar AS  
  Tor Egil Melgard Fugro Seastar AS
  Arne Norum  Fugro Seastar AS
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2008  Sensors
INS-GNSS Integration Based on MEMS Technology
Arne Rinnan Kongsberg Seatex AS  
  Andrew Robertsen Kongsberg Seatex AS
  Marit E. Sigmond  Kongsberg Seatex AS
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2008  Sensors
INS Integration of an Inertial Navigation System and Dynamic Positioning
Richard Stephens Converteam  
  Francois Cretollier Ixsea
  Pierre-Yves Morvan  /Ixsea
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2008  Thrusters
Thrust Allocation in Dynamic Positioning Systems
(No paper available)
John Leavitt L3- Communications Dynamic Positioning & Control Systems  
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2008  Thrusters
Design of Reliable Steerable Thrusters by Enhanced Numerical Methods and Full Scale Optimization of Thruster- Hull Interaction Using CFD
Dirk Jürgens Voith Turbo  
  Michael Palm Voith Turbo
  Andreas Amelang  Voith Turbo
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2008  Thrusters
Condition Monitoring Systems for Increased SteerableThruster Reliability
(No paper available)
Daniel Soute Wärtsilä  
  Teus van Beek Wärtsilä
  Jeroen van Keep  Wärtsilä
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2008  Innovation
Dynamic Positioning of Underwater Vehicles - Tethered or Not
Jonathan Davis BP America  
  Ioseba Tena SeeByte Ltd.
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2008  Innovation
A Novel Solution to Common Mode Failures in a DP Class 2 Power Plant
Steven Cargill Noble Denton Consultants, Ltd.  
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2007  Risk
Integrated Control Systems - FMEAs for Networks
Amund R. Tinderholt Kongsberg Maritime  
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2007  Risk
Growth Stimulates Innovation in DP Technology
Lew Weingarth Transocean Inc.  
  Terry Loftis Transocean Inc.
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2007  Risk
Failure is an Option
Doug Phillips American Global Maritime (Houston)  
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2007  Design and Control
Design and Commissioning of a New Thruster Assisted Mooring System (TAMS) for Global Producer III
Richard I. Stephens Converteam LTD.  
  Allan Meahan Converteam
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2007  Design and Control
Power Management Control of Electrical Propulsion Systems
Ingve Sorfonn Wartsila N.A. Inc,  
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2007  Design and Control
Design and Operation of the ICON Dynamic Positioning System
Einar Ole S. Hansen Rolls-Royce Marine Control  
  Jann Peter Strand Rolls-Royce Marine Control
  Ivar Ihle  Rolls-Royce Marine Control
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2007  Design and Control
Exponentially Stable Underactuated Dynamic Positioning of Marine Vehicle
Matthew Greytak Massachusetts Institute of Technology  
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2007  Operations - SIMOPS
Good DP Practice (A Positive Approach)
Chris Jenman Global Maritime (UK)  
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2007  Thrusters
Use of Main Drive Waterjets as Azimuth Thrusters
Dick Borrett CWF Hamilton  
  Andy Birkinshaw CWF Hamilton
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2007  Thrusters
Thrust Degradation in DP Operations: DP Model Test of an Aframaz Shuttle Tanker - Methos, Results and Operations
Reinert Nordveit Teekay Norway  
  Egil Jullumstro Marintek
  Bjorn Nygard  Kongsberg Maritime
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2007  Sensors
Combining GNSS and Inertial Navigation Systems in Improved DP Position Reference Systems
(No paper available)
Arne Rinnan Kongsberg Seatex  
  Jan Petter Hoiass Kongsberg Seatex
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2007  Operations - Keynote Speaker
Dynamic Positioning in Offshore Driling: Increasing Importance - Enhancing Performance
(No paper available)
Steven Newman Transocean  
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2007  Sensors
DGNSS Position Quality Information for DP Applications
David Russell Subsea 7/Veripos  
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2007  Thrusters
Condition Monitoring in Azimuth Thrusters
(No paper available)
Kurt Lindborg Rolls-Royce Oy Ab  
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2007  Sensors
Hydroacoustic Aided Inertial Navigation System - HAIN A New Reference for DP
Morten Berntsen Kongsberg Maritime AS  
  Arnt Olsen Kongsberg Maritime AS
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2007  Risk
The Road to Eliminating Operator Related Dynamic Positioning Incidents
Arjen Tjallema Bluewater Energy Services  
  Clemens van der Nat Bluewater Energy Services
  Hugo Grimmelius  Delft University of Technology
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2007  Thrusters
How to Utilize Thruster Current Measurements to Improve Safety and Optimize DP Control Systems
Oyvind Lokling Kongsberg Maritime  
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2007  Thrusters
The Reliability of a Mechanical Thruster for Offshore Operations
(No paper available)
Jeroen van Keep Wartsila  
  Teus van Beek Wartsila
  Albert Wesselink  Wartsila
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2007  Thrusters
Dynamics of Propeller Blade and Duct Loading on Ventilate Thrusters in Dynamic Positioning Mode
Kourosh Koushan Marintek  
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2007  Operations - SIMOPS
Practical Achievements with FM-CW Based Short Range Relative Positioning in Multi-Vessel Operations
(No paper available)
Jan Petter Hoiaas Kongsberg Seatex  
  Arne Rinnan Kongsberg Seatex
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2007  Operations - SIMOPS
Planning and Communicating for Conducting Safe SIMOPS
Don Ross Pegasus International  
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2007  Operations
A New DP ROV
Ioseba (Joe) Tena SeeByte Ltd., Uk  
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2007  Risk
Developing Guidance and Incident Reporting for Operations using Dynamic Positioning
Ian Giddings The International Marine Contractors Association  
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2006  Operations and Procedures
WSOG - History and Future
Alan Adamson Menas  
  Bjorn Abrahamsen Statoil
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2006  Risk
Analysis of Station Keeping Incident Data
(No paper available)
Peter Fougere Transocean  
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2006  Operations and Requirements
DPO Assessment and Improvement
John Macdonald Transocean  
  Lew Weingarth Transocean
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2006  Design and Control
Dynamic Positioning Data Using OPC Data Exchange Standard
David Sherman Sherman & Associates  
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2006  Design and Control
Dynamic Positioning System for Deep Ocean Drill Ship "Chikyu"
Koh Murata Mitsui Engineering and Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.  
  Satoru Nagase Mitsui Engineering and Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
  Hiroomi Ozawa  Mitsui Engineering and Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
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2006  Control
What is the DP Current?
Nils Albert Jenssen Kongsberg Maritime  
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2006  Control
Power Optimal Thruster Allocation
Nils Albert Jenssen Kongsberg Maritime  
  Bjorn Realfsen Kongsberg Maritime
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2006  Control
Fuel Consumption and Emission Predictions: Application to a DP-FPSO Concept
Albert Aalbers Marin  
  Leo de Vries TNO
  Hans van Vugt  TNO
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2006  Operations and Procedures
Refining the DP Watch Circle
Lew Weingarth Transocean  
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2006  Sensors
Advantages of Using GNSS for Positioning in DP Applications
Ole Orpen Fugro Seastar AS  
  Tor Egil Melgard Fugro Seastar AS
  Arne Norum  Fugro Seastar AS
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2006  Design
Innovations in Integrated Control Systems
Halvard Foss Kongsberg Maritime  
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2006  Thrusters
Contra-Rotating Propellers - Combination of DP Capability, Fuel Economy and Environment
Hannu Jukola Steerprop Ltd.  
  Teuvo Ronkainen Steerprop Ltd.
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2006  Thrusters
Numerical Analysis of Flow Around a Thruster
Norbert Bulten Wartsila Propulsion  
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2006  Sensors
Increased DP Sensor Demands
Michael C. Ford L-3 Communications Dynamic Positioning and Control  
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2006  Risk
Analyzing Petrobras DP Incidents
Marcelo Santa Rosa Costa Petrobras  
  Gilberto Beduhn Machado Petrobras
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2006  Risk
Sedco Express DGPS Operations - Five Years of Lessons Learned
Stephane Angue Transocean  
  Lew Weingarth Transocean
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2006  Operations and Requirements
A Practical Approach to Managing DP Operations
Doug Phillips Global Maritime  
  Suman Muddesetti Shell International Exploration and Production
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2006  Operations and Requirements
Simultaneous Operations: FPSO and Shuttle Tanker Positioning
Chris Jenman Global Maritime  
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2006  Design
Model Tests for the DP System of a Drilling Semi-Submersible
Hatem Elgamiel Noble Drilling Services  
  Jitendra Prasad Noble Drilling Services
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2006  Sensors
Shared Use of DGPS for DP and Survey Operations
David Russell Subsea 7/ Veripos  
  Tony Leary Subsea 7/ Veripos
  Kevin Gaffney  Subsea 7/ Veripos
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2005  Control Systems
A numerical DP Module to Help Design and Operation for Projects including DP Components
C. Le Cunff Principia  
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2005  Control Systems
Hardware-in-the-Loop Testing of DP Systems
Tor A. Johansen Marine Cybernetics  
  Thor I. Fossen Marine Cybernetics
  Bjornar Vik  Marine Cybernetics
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2005  Operations
Electronic Strip Charts, Following the Trend
Steve Jasper Transocean  
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2005  Operations
Regulatory Train Wreck
Carl Smith DCR Maritime Consultants  
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2005  Operations
Temporary Production Facilities at West River Field via a Dynamically Positioned FPSO
Hielke Brugts Bluewater Energy Services B.V Netherlands  
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2005  Sensors
Radar Scan: A Local Reference, High Resolution Radar Positioning Sensor
Dominic Pearce Guidance Navigation Ltd.  
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2005  Vessels
New DP Capable Heavy Icebreaker for the Great Lakes
James Morrsion U.S Coast Guard  
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2005  Thrusters
Health Monitoring of Propulsion and Steering Devices
Arthur Boogaard Wartsila Propulsion Netherlands B.V.  
  Eddy Engels Wartsila Propulsion Netherlands B.V.
  Albert Wesselink  Wartsila Propulsion Netherlands B.V.
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2005  Control Systems
Integrating Dynamic Positioning Sysems with Remote Thruster Controls
Marius Aarset Rolls-Royce Marine AS  
  Jann Peter Strand Rolls-Royce Marine AS
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2005  Control Systems
A Nonlinear Observer Design for Dynamic Positioning
Jaap Harm Westhuis Gusto BV Netherlands  
  J.G. Snijders Delft University of Technology Netherlands
  J.W. van der Woude  Delft University of Technology Netherlands
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2005  Sensors
How Has Wideband Acoustics Improved the Performance Acoustic Positioning System for DP?
(No paper available)
Spencer Collins Sonardyne  
2005  Keynote
DPPS A Petrobras DP Safety Program
(No paper available)
Alfonso Pallaoro Petrobras  
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2005  Control Systems
The PC: Practical Control or Potential Chaos? An exmanination of the Effects of the PC on Dynamic Positioning
Russell Hodge C-MAR Americas  
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2005  Risk
Risk Analysis of a DP Diving Vessel Up Weather of a Platform and Jack Up
Doug Phillips American Global Maritime (Houston)  
  Jonathan Deegan BHP Billiton
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2005  Thrusters
Ice-Breaking with Steerable Thrusters
Roland Schwandt Schottel  
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2005  Operations
Watch Circle Assessment of Drilling Risers During a Drift-Off and Drive-Off Event of a DP Vessel
Kenneth Bhalla Stress Engineering Services  
  Yusong Cao Stress Engineering Services
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2005  Control Systems
Hierarchical Principle of Construction of Spatial Dynamic Positioning of Sea Mobile Objects
Sergey Volovodov St. Petersburg Fund Shipbuilding  
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2005  Operations
Case Study of DP Vessels Performing SIMOPS
Xiao Bing Shi American Global Maritime  
  Doug Phillips American Global Maritime
  Diego Martinez  American Global Maritime
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2005  Risk
Safety of DP Operations on Mobile Offshore Drilling Unites on the Norwegian Continental Shelf - Barriers to Prevent Loss of Position
Harry Verhoeven Smedvig Offshore AS  
  Haibo Chen Scandpower Risk Management AS
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2005  Risk
An Application of the IMCA FMEA Management Guide
Ian Harper Wavespec Ltd.  
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2005  Sensors
The Impact of GPS Modernization and Galileo on the DGNSS Service Provider and User
David Russell Subsea 7  
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2005  Risk
Mixing Dynamic Positioning and Mooring
Chris Jenman Global Maritime (UK)  
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2005  Sensors
Forecasting Eddy Ulysses
Patrice Coholan Horizon Marine, Inc.  
  Steven Anderson Horizon Marine, Inc.
  Sergei Frolov  Accurate Environmental Forecasting, Inc.
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2005  Sensors
Using Doppler Logs for Safer DP in Drilling
Richard Stephens Alstom Power Conversion  
  John Flint Alstom Power Conversion, Ltd.
  Allan Meehan  Alstom Power Conversion, Ltd.
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2005  Sensors
True Dual Redundant Acoustic DP Sensors
(No paper available)
Donald Thomson Nautronix plc  
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2005  Sensors
CyScan: The Benefits of Multiple Hypothesese Tracking for Laser-Based DP Reference Sensors
Jan Grothusen Guidance Navigation Ltd.  
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2005  Operations
The Use of DP Assisted FPSOs for Offshore Well Testing Services
Gabriel Delgado-Saldivar Maritima de Ecologia S.A. de C.V.  
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2004  Acoustic Positioning
Acoustic? Digital Spread Spectrum, DSP, Wideband… What does this mean for Real World DP Operations?
Jonathan Davis Sonardyne  
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2004  Risk
Can Less than DP2 Class Vessels be Accepted for Work Close to Platforms? Required Reliability Efficiently Demonstrated by FMEA and Sea Trials Tests
Odd Fagerjord DnV  
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2004  Acoustic Positioning
Acoustic Interference
Jan Erik Faugstadmo Kongsberg Maritime AS  
  Thor Husoy Kongsberg Maritime AS
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2004  Training
Improving the Initial Training and Certification of DP Operators
Ian Giddings The Nautical Institute  
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2004  Deepwater Field Development
Flow Assurance
(No paper available)
Tommy Golczynski Multiphase Solutions, Inc.  
  Elijah Kempton Multiphase Solutions, Inc.
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2004  Sensors
DP and WROVs: A Productive Union
Richard Gross Schilling Robotics  
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2004  Operations
Tandem Loading and Drilling Operations under Changing Environmental Conditions
Torbjorn Hals Kongsberg Maritime  
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2004  Operations
Dynamic Positioning, Dual-Activity Challenges on a Deepwater Drill Ship
Judson Heartsill Transocean  
  Edward Ruth Transocean
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2004  Thrusters
Hydrodynamic Aspects of Steerable Thrusters
Jie Dang Wartsila Propulsion Netherlands B.V.  
  Hans Laheij Wärtsilä Propulsion Netherlands BV
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2004  Marine Archaeology
Deepwater Archaeology and Cultural Resource Management Working with Industry to Protect Our Heritage
(No paper available)
Jack Irions Minerals Management Service (MMS)  
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2004  Deepwater Field Development
Spars
(No paper available)
 Technip  
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2004  Workboats
Impact of New USCG Requirements for DP OSV Operations in the Gulf of Mexico
Joseph Hughes Poseidon Maritime UK  
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2004  Environment
Proactive Lightning Protection Concepts
Peter Carpenter Lightning Eliminators & Consultants  
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2004  Design and Control
New Generation Deep Water Risers - A Design Methodology
Steve Bernard Antares Offshore LLC  
  Robert Taylor Pride International
  Thomas Fraser  Vetco-Gray International
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2004  Design and Control
Status and Inventions in Electrical Power and Thruster Systems for Drillships and Semisubmersible Rigs
Alf Kare Adnanes ABB Marine  
  Brenda Womak ABB Marine
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2004  Acoustic Positioning
Multi-user Acoustic Positioning In the Deep Waters of Tomorrow
Dave Adams Nautronix  
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2004  Design and Control
Wave Feed Forward DP and Analysis of the Effects of Shuttle Tank Operations
Albert Aalbers Marin  
  O.J. Waals Marin
  Frank Tap  Marin
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2004  Deepwater Field Development
Deep Draft Semi Submersible
(No paper available)
 Atlantia Offshore Ltd.  
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2004  Deepwater Field Development
FPSO
(No paper available)
 Alan C. McClure Associates  
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2004  Deepwater Field Development
Seabed Architecture - Subsea Controls
(No paper available)
 JP Kenny  
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2004  Deepwater Field Development
Seabed Architecture - Flowlines
(No paper available)
 JP Kenny  
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2004  Training
Panel Discussion
Lew Weingarth Transocean  
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2004  Sensors
On Relative Positioning of Vessels
(No paper available)
Nils Albert Jenssen Kongsberg Maritime AS  
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2004  Deepwater Field Development
Concept Selection into Execution - How Much Project Management is Enough
(No paper available)
 Westney Consulting Group  
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2004  Thrusters
Minimization of Thruster Dimensions For DP Systems
Martijn Van Rijsbergen Marin  
  Henk Terlouw HRP Thruster Systems
  Cees Leenaars  Dockwise
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2004  Cables and Connectors
Advanced Cable Termination ACT
(No paper available)
Philippe Legrand Bennex  
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2004  Risk
Safety of Dynamic Positioning Operations on Mobile Offshore Drilling Units
Harry Verhoeven Scanpower Risk Management  
  Haibo Chen Scanpower Risk Management
  Torgeir Moan  Centre for Ships and Ocean Structures
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2004  Environment
Metocean Phenomena in the Gulf of Mexico & their impact on DP Operations
Chris Yetsko Fugro GEOS, Inc.  
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2004  Design and Control
Development and Application of PTFE Compound Bearings
Seiji Yamajo Kobelco Eagle Marine Engineering  
  Fumitaka Kikkawa Mikasa Corporation
  David Hawkins  Kobelco Eagle Marine
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2004  Deepwater Field Development
Floating Production Systems Deepwater Development Options
(No paper available)
Pieter Wybro Sea Engineering, Inc.  
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2004  Design and Control
Station Keeping Criteria for DP Vessels
Björn von Ubisch Shipyard de Hoop  
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2004  Sensors
Orbital Navigation Systems: Present and Future Trends
Colin Soanes DP Center  
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2004  Risk
Software Risk - Why Must We Keep Learning From Experience
Don Shafer Athens Group  
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2004  Sensors
RADius, A New Contribution to Demanding Close Up DP Operations
Trond Schwenke Kongsberg Seatex AS  
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2004  Deepwater Field Development
Major Concept Drivers - What Information is Available?
(No paper available)
Bob Rothberg JP Kenny  
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2004  Deepwater Field Development
Major Concept Drivers - System Selection
(No paper available)
Bob Rothberg JP Kenny  
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2004  Deepwater Field Development
Seabed Architecture - Subsea Trees
(No paper available)
Steve Mansfield JP Kenny  
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2004  Deepwater Field Development
Major Concept Drivers - System Definition
(No paper available)
Bob Rothberg JP Kenny  
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2004  Marine Archaeology
RMS Titanic in a Changing Sea
(No paper available)
Craig McLean National Ocean Service  
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2004  Cables and Connectors
Next Generation Electrical and Optical Cable Termination Systems for the Drilling Industry
Mike McKinley Seacon Brantner  
  Gary Brown Seacon Brantner
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2004  Workboats
Crewboat Station Keeping Challenges and Solutions
Lars Kristen Moen Kongsberg Maritime  
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2004  Thrusters
New Concepts for Electrically Driven Pod Systems
Joachim Mueller Schottel  
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2004  Acoustic Positioning
NAVset
(No paper available)
Jim Mann Nautronix  
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2004  Sensors
Advances in DGPS Systems
Ole Orpen Fugro  
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2004  Sensors
PHINS - An All-In-One Sensor for DP Applications
Yves Paturel Ixsea  
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2004  Design and Control
A Feasibility Concept of Bi-Axial Controlled DP for FPSOs in Benign Environment
Onno Peters IHC Gusto Engineering BV  
  Jaap-Harm Westhuis IHC Gusto Engineering BV
  Jo A. Pinkster  Delft University of Technology
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2004  Workboats
Guidance for DP Offshore Supply Vessels - IMCA
(No paper available)
Doug Phillips Global Maritime  
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2003  Power
Power Generation Stability and Response in DP Applications – An Overview of Modern Diesel Engine Performance
Magnus Miemois Wärtsilä Finland Oy  
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2003  Design and Control
DP and Integrated Control Systems Networks
Nick Cranch Global Maritime  
  Doug Phillips Global Maritime
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2003  Design and Control
Kalman 101
Olivier Cadet Transocean  
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2003  Shuttle Tankers and FPSO
HiLoad Introducing DP to Standard Tankers
Bjørn Egil Gustavsen Remora Technology  
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2003  Design and Control
Time Domain Simulation of a DP Semisubmersible in Large Nonlinear Random Waves
Nagan Srinivasan ABS Americas Division  
  Debabrata Sen Indian Institute of Technology
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2003  Shuttle Tankers and FPSO
What Dynamic Positioning Means to Floating Storage and Shuttle Tankers and their operation in the GOM
Ernst Meyer DNV Consulting USA Inc.  
  Øystein Huglen Navion A/S
You may also view: Abstract
2003  Shuttle Tankers and FPSO
State of DP Development and Potential in Shuttle Tankers
Kjell E. Helgøy Navion A/S  
You may also view: Abstract
2003  Power
Single Point Failures in Traditional Implementations of Power and Load Management Systems
Russell Hodge C-MAR Americas  
You may also view: Abstract
2003  Sensors
Modulated Microwave Position and Heading Reference Sensor
Jan Grothusen Guidance Control Systems Limited  
You may also view: Abstract or Presentation
2003  Power
Improving Engine Utilization on DP Drilling Vessels
John May Offshore Deepwater Drilling Inc.  
You may also view: Abstract or Presentation
2003  Environment
Fuel Consumption Analysis for Various DP Vessels
Lars Kristen Moen Kongsberg Simrad  
You may also view: Abstract
2003  Thrusters
Shallow Draft Thrusters for DP Applications
(No paper available)
Walter Leenes HRP USA  
You may view: Abstract or Presentation
2003  Sensors
HAIN An Integrated acoustic positioning and inertial navigation system
Jan Erik Faugstadmo Kongsberg Simrad  
  Hans Petter Jacobsen Kongsberg Simrad
You may also view: Abstract or Presentation
2003  Sensors
A Surface Current Measuring System to Support DP Operations
(No paper available)
Jan van Smirren Fugro GEOS, Inc.  
  Caroline Nicholas Fugro GEOS, Inc.
  Cathy Primrose  Fugro GEOS, Inc.
You may view: Abstract or Presentation
2003  Design and Control
MultiFix-Rx - Improved Positioning of Large DP Platforms and Vessels
(No paper available)
Pieter Toor Thales GeoSolutions  
  John Vint Thales GeoSolutions
  Stan Stamper  Thales GeoSolutions
You may view: Presentation
2003  Shuttle Tankers and FPSO
Design Aspects of the DP System for FPSO Applications in the Gulf of Mexico
Joaquin Lopez-Cortijo IZAR FENE  
  Arun Duggal FMC SOFEC Floating Systems
  Sergio Matos  Det Norske Veritas Inc.
You may also view: Abstract
2003  Workboats
The History and Development of the U.S. Coast Guard Policy for DP Offshore Supply Vessels
Peter J. Hill Risk Reliability and Safety Engineering  
You may also view: Abstract or Presentation
2003  Design and Control
An Overview of the Berkeley Mobile Offshore Base Dynamic Positioning Project
Anouck Girard University of California at Berkeley  
  João Sousa University of California at Berkeley
  Dan Empey  University of California at Berkeley
You may also view: Abstract
2003  Environment
Using Oceanographic Data to Maximize Operational Efficiency in the Gulf of Mexico
Kenneth J. Schaudt Marathon Oil Company  
You may also view: Abstract or Presentation
2003  Design and Control
Specifying DP Control Systems and Appraising Suppliers' Bids
Doug Phillips Global Maritime  
You may also view: Abstract
2003  Thrusters
Advanced Technology of Thruster Seal
Isao Sasada Kobelco Marine Engineering  
  Seiji Yamajo Kobelco Marine Engineering
You may also view: Abstract or Presentation
2003  Thrusters
Underwater Retrofit of Steerable Thrusters
Rob Gieben Wartsila Propulsion Netherlands B.V.  
  Bram Kruyt Wartsila Propulsion Netherlands
You may also view: Abstract
2003  Workboats
New Waves in Workboats: Combined Control and Monitoring
Michael C. Ford Nautronix  
You may also view: Abstract
2003  Workboats
Stability Management for DP Platform Supply Vessels
Jim Rohr Jim Rohr and Associates  
You may also view: Abstract
2003  Environment
The Diesel Engine and the Environment
David Steffens Wartsila North America  
You may also view: Abstract or Presentation
2002  Control Systems
Non Linear DP Control
Masanori Hamamatsu Kawasaki Heavy Industries  
You may also view: Abstract or Presentation
2002  Power
The ENSCO E7500 Power Management System: Design, the Functionality and Testing
Steve Savoy ENSCO International  
You may also view: Abstract or Presentation
2002  Power
DP Incidents Resulting from Inadequate Power System Analysis
Don Wilkes Global SantaFe  
You may also view: Abstract or Presentation
2002  Power
Maintaining Full Station Keeping Capability During a Blackout
Keith Hebert Global Industries  
You may also view: Abstract or Presentation
2002  Operations
Panel Discussion of Operating Problems
Panel Discussion   
2002  Design
Semisubmersible Rig - The Reliable Solution with Minimal Thrust Loss
Jaro Ylitalo ABB  
  Alf Kare Adnanes ABB
  Julian Soles  GlobalSantaFe
You may also view: Abstract or Presentation
2002  Design
Coordination of FPSO and Tanker Offloading Operations
James Millan National Research Council of Canada  
  Lloyd Smith Memorial University of Newfoundland
  Siu O'Young  Memorial University of Newfoundland
You may also view: Abstract or Presentation
2002  Control Systems
A Safer Ship to Ship DP Control Strategy
Allan Meahan Alstom Power Conversion  
  Chris Bannigan Alstom Power Conversion
You may also view: Presentation
2002  Workboats
A Package System Approach to DP Vessel Conversion
Joe R. Bekker Thrustmaster of Texas  
  Shaw X. Dou Thrustmaster of Texas
You may also view: Abstract or Presentation
2002  Design
DP Design Studies
Arild Gonsholt Kongsberg Simrad  
  Bjorn Hygard Kongsberg Simrad
You may also view: Abstract or Presentation
2002  Thrusters
Propeller Shaft Seal Thrusters and Pod Seals
Emst-Peter von Bergen Blohm & Voss  
You may also view: Abstract or Presentation
2002  Control Systems
DP Performance and Incident Analysis
Oyvind Hauge Kongsberg Simrad  
  Nils Albert Jenssen Kongsberg Simrad
You may also view: Abstract or Presentation
2002  Acoustic Positioning
Transducer Alignment and LBL Calibration
Jan Erik Faugstadmo Kongsberg Simrad AS  
  Hans Petter Jacobsen Kongsberg Simrad (Norway)
  Tor Herman Gunhildstad  Kongsberg Simrad (Norway)
You may also view: Abstract or Presentation
2002  Workboats
Specialized DP Operator Workspace for PSV Vessels
Oystein Andreassen Kongsberg Simrad  
You may also view: Abstract or Presentation
2002  Thrusters
Service Experience with 4 x 4,500 kW Thrusters
Uwe Gragen Schottel GmbH & Co.  
You may also view: Abstract or Presentation
2002  Workboats
DP Integration and Technology Growth on Workboats
Jack Rowley Engine Monitor Inc.  
You may also view: Abstract or Presentation
2002  Acoustic Positioning
Improved Acoustic Positioning for DP Operations
Donald Thomson Nautronix  
  Peter Manson Nautronix
You may also view: Abstract or Presentation
2002  Acoustic Positioning
Flexible Acoustic Positioning Architecture
Jonathan Davis Sonardyne  
You may also view: Abstract or Presentation
2002  Thrusters
Thruster Experience - Seal Issues
Kurt Lindborg Rolls-Royce  
You may also view: Abstract or Presentation
2001  Technology
Using the Drilling Riser as Position Reference
Morten Hoklie SeaFlex  
  Nils Albert Jenssen Kongsberg Simrad
  Per Osen  SeaFlex
You may also view: Abstract
2001  Training
Observed "Human Factor" in DPS Simulator Training
Douglas Olson Alstom Technical Training Ctr.  
You may also view: Abstract
2001  Operations
Risk Associated with Drive-Off/Drift Off when Drilling on DP
Bjorn Bakken Scanpower  
  Terge Olsen Smedvig
  Tor Egil Nielsen  
You may also view: Abstract
2001  Technology
DP of Drilling Vessels with Fuzzy Logic Controller
Yusong Cao Stress Engineering  
  John Chappell Stress Engineering
  David Garrett  Stress Engineering
You may also view: Abstract
2001  Technology
What Happens in Water: The use of Hydrodynamics to Improve DP
Albert Aalbers Maritime Research Institute  
  Radbound R. Th Van Dijk Maritime Research Institute
You may also view: Abstract
2001  Drives
Hydraulic Propulsors for Dynamic Positioning
David Hollaway Thrustmaster of Texas  
You may also view: Abstract
2001  Drives
New Thruster Concept for Station Keeping and Electric Propulsion
Alf Kare Adnanes ABB AS Marine  
You may also view: Abstract
2001  Drives
The Evolution of Marine and Drilling AC Drives in Today's Market
Paul English Alstom Power Conversion  
You may also view: Abstract
2001  Power
Power Management and Black Out Protection
Don Wilkes Global Marine & Drilling  
You may also view: Abstract
2001  Power
Insufficient Power
Chris Jenman Global Maritime  
You may also view: Abstract
2001  Power
A New Concept for Fuel Tight DP Control
Ole Gunnar Hvamb Kongsberg Simrad  
You may also view: Abstract
2001  Operations
DP Bow Thruster Noise Remediation in Roger Revelle Agor-24
Neal Brown NAB Associates  
You may also view: Abstract
2001  Thrusters
A Thruster System that Improves Positioning Power by Reducing Interactive Losses
Leif Vartdal Rolls-Royce Marine A/S  
  Rune Garen Rolls-Royce Marine A/S
You may also view: Abstract
2001  Training
Communications - The Forgotten Factor
John Payne Global Maritime  
  Doug Phillips Global Maritime
You may also view: Abstract
2001  Sensors
Accuracy is Addictive - New Techniques of High Accuracy Positioning Offshore
Arne Norum Fugro Seastar  
  Tor Egil Melgard Fugro Seastar
  Ole Orpen  Fugro Seastar
You may also view: Abstract
2001  Sensors
Globally Corrected GPS (GcGPS): C-Nav GPS System
John Rosco-Hudson C&C Technologies  
  Tenny Sharp Nav-Com Technologies
You may also view: Abstract
2001  Thrusters
Compact Azipod Propulsion on DP Supply Vessels
Jann Peter Strand ABB AS Marine  
  Trygve Lauvdal ABB AS Marine
  Alf Kare Adnanes  ABB AS Marine
You may also view: Abstract
2001  Thrusters
Bevel Gears for Thrusters
Peter Hager Klingelnberg Shhme GmbH  
You may also view: Abstract
2001  Thrusters
Avoidable Thruster Damage?
Lars Bo Andersen C.C. Jensen, A/S  
You may also view: Abstract
2001  Training
Training and Competency for DP Operators
David Kennedy Nautronix  
You may also view: Abstract
2001  Training
The Training and Certification of DP Operations
Ian Giddings The Nautical Institute  
You may also view: Abstract
2001  Keynote
Deepwater Opportunities and Challenges
(No paper available)
D.E. Jacobsen Shell Exploration & Production  
You may view: Presentation
2001  Training
DP Operator Training from a Drilling Contractor's Perspective
Jeff Mashburn Diamond Offshore Drilling  
You may also view: Abstract
2001  Verification Testing Trials
Vessel Capability Trials for DP MODUs
Harry Ren Scientific Marine Services  
  Thomas Johnson Diamond Offshore Drilling
  David Webb  Diamond Offshore Drilling
You may also view: Abstract
2001  Verification Testing Trials
Practical Issues Concerning the Conduct of an FMEA on an Offshore vessel
Russell Hodge C-MAR Americas  
You may also view: Abstract
2001  Verification Testing Trials
Cable Laying Vessels - A Review of the Classification, Statutory and Station Keeping Aspects
Andrew McKinven LR Americas  
You may also view: Abstract
2001  Verification Testing Trials
FMEA Annual Trials and Experience of the Ocean Intervention
Robby Coggin Oceaneering  
You may also view: Abstract
2001  Verification Testing Trials
FMEA - Fail to Meet Expectations Again?
Doug Phillips Global Maritime  
You may also view: Abstract
2001  Training
The DP Operator Training Continuum Concept
Angel Rodriguez Kongsberg Simrad  
You may also view: Abstract
2001  Sensors
New Techniques in Relative RTK GPS Positioning Between Dynamic Platforms
Brent O'Meagher Trimble Navigation  
You may also view: Abstract
2000  Sensors
Marine Benefits from NASA's Global Differential System: Submeter Positioning, Anywhere, Anytime
Yaoz E. Bar-Sever Jet Propulsion Laboratories  
You may also view: Abstract
2000  Sensors
GPS, Space Weather and the Ionosophere
Grant Marshall Trimble Navigation  
You may also view: Presentation
2000  Workboats
Challenges Related to Propulsion Equipment and their Interface to the DP System
(No paper available)
Lars Kristen Moen Kongsberg Simrad  
You may view: Presentation
2000  Workboats
Lasers: Position Reference Sensors for DP
Meredith Rhodes MDL Corporation  
You may also view: Abstract
2000  Workboats
Life of Asset Cycle of DP Vessels for both Retro-Fit and New Construction
Ron Murray C-MAR Americas  
You may also view: Abstract
2000  Workboats
A "Touch of Class" for Workboats - DP Class 1 and Class 2 Explained
Michael C. Ford Global Maritime  
  Doug Phillips Global Maritime
You may also view: Abstract
2000  Power
Power Management Systems for Deepwater "Horizon", A DP All Weather Submersible
Halvard Foss Kongsberg Simrad  
  John May R & B Falcon
You may also view: Abstract
2000  Power
Power Management, Fast Action, Load Reduction for DP Vessels
Trygve Lauvdal ABB Industri AS  
  Alf Kare Adnanes ABB Industri AS
You may also view: Abstract
2000  Vessels
DLB "Hercules" Reel/Tensioner System
Sean Hickey Global Industries  
You may also view: Abstract
2000  Sensors
Intelligent Riser Angle Control DPS
Akihiko Imakita Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding  
You may also view: Abstract
2000  Technology
Remote Diagnostics - New Ways of Improving Service and Response and Ensuring System Availability
Amund Tinderholt Kongsberg Simrad  
  J.F. Hansen ABB Industri AS
  Alf Kare Adnanes  ABB Industri AS
You may also view: Abstract
2000  Power
Drilling Vessel Power Plant Control Systems
Doug Osburn Automation Solutions  
  Lew Weingarth Global Marine
You may also view: Abstract
2000  Sensors
Application of Improved DP Control Techniques & Advanced Acoustic Waveforms to improve performance in Deep and Ultra Deepwater
Doug Phillips Nautronix  
  Phil Doolan Nautronix
You may also view: Abstract
2000  Reliability
DP Management Philosophy
Mike Easton R & B Falcon  
You may also view: Abstract
2000  Design
Optimizing and Evaluating the Performance of Power & Thruster Plants in DP Vessels within an Integrated Vessel Simulator
Trygve Lauvdal ABB Industri AS  
  J.F. Hansen ABB Industri AS
  Alf Kare Adnanes  ABB Industri AS
You may also view: Abstract
2000  Design
Model Tests for DPS of the OD21 Drilling Ship
Isao Yoshino Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding  
  Kazuyuki Igarashi Akishima Laboratories
  Shinichi Takagawa  Japan Marine Science & Tech Center
You may also view: Abstract
2000  Design
Bow Thruster Induced Noise and Vibration
Raymond Fischer Noise Control Engineering  
You may also view: Abstract
2000  Design
The Application of Improved DP Control for Dredging Vessels
Peter van der Klugt Imtech Marine & Industry  
  C. de Keizer IHC Systems
You may also view: Abstract
2000  Reliability
Degraded Status
Chris Jenman Global Maritime  
You may also view: Abstract
2000  Vessels
FPSO "Norne" Close Proximity DP Operations with MSV Regalia
Ralph Benham Global Marine  
You may also view: Abstract
2000  Technology
Removal of GPS Selective Availability - Consequences of DP Applications
Torbjorn Hals Kongsberg Simrad  
You may also view: Abstract
2000  Vessels
DP Conversion of Existing Drilling Semisubmersible
Karl-Gustav Jansson GVA Consultants  
  Robert Ludwigson GVA Consultants
  Rolf Andersson  GVA Consultants
You may also view: Abstract
2000  Technology
Development of a Coordinated Control System for Tandem Offloading Vessels
James Millan National Research Council of Canada  
  Lloyd Smith National Research Council of Canada
You may also view: Abstract
2000  Technology
DP Control of Diesel Propulsion Vessels
Alf Meling Kongsberg Simrad  
You may also view: Abstract
2000  Technology
Application of a Neural Network Predictor/Controller to Dynamic Positioning of Offshore Structures
Zhengquan Zhou Univ. of New Orleans  
  Yusong Cao Univ. of New Orleans
  William Vorus  Univ. of New Orleans
You may also view: Abstract
2000  Reliability
DP Systems - Fail to Test or Test to Fail
Doug Phillips Global Maritime  
  Blake Miller Nautronix
You may also view: Abstract
1999  Power
Deepwater "Horizon"
(No paper available)
Don Weisinger Vastar Resources  
  C. Wolff R & B Falcon
You may view: Presentation
1999  Workboats
DP Workboat Applications
Michael C. Ford Nautronix  
1999  Workboats
Classification of Gulf of Mexico Workboats
D. Novak ABS Americas  
  E. Roehl 
1999  Workboats
Offshore Supply Vessels Positioning
Michael Mathewson Seatex, Inc.  
1999  Power
Deepwater "Horizon" - a Unique 10,000-ft Deepwater DP Semisubmersible Drilling Vessel
M.W. Cole Cole Engineering  
  John May R & B Falcon
1999  Training
Effective Training for DP Operators
D. Bray Lowestoft College  
1999  Training
DP & Integrated Control Systems Technical Training _ Keeping up with Technology
E. La Bella Nautronix  
1999  Vessels
Panel Discussion - First Year of Operating Experience
   
1999  Design
Marine Riser Management Systems for Deepwater Drilling
M. Hoklie Seaflex  
  P. Olsen Seaflex
1999  Design
Application of Human Factor Engineering (HFE) Principles to the design of DP Systems
Gary Miller G.E. Miller & Associates  
  D. Howard Diamond Offshore
1999  Design
Thruster Noise
Neil Brown NAB & Associates  
1999  Reliability
Assessing the Reliability of DP Systems for Deepwater Drilling Vessels
Remi Ericksen Det Norsk Veritas  
  Jacob Harms Det Norsk Veritas
  Robert McDonnell  Det Norsk Veritas
1999  Reliability
Reliability of DP Operations in Deepwater. Experience and Results from Field Tests
Nils Albert Jenssen Kongsberg Simrad  
1999  Power
Interaction between Thrusters, Power Systems and DP Control Systems
Dietmar Deter Nautex  
  Howard Shatto Shatto Engineering
1999  Design
Year 2000 Contingency Planning: Hope for the Best, Plan for the Worst
Doug Phillips Nautronix  
  T. Sabo Kongsberg Simrad
1999  Reliability
DP System Reliability - Quantitative vs. Qualitative Analysis
Marc Quilici EQE  
1999  Sensors
The Development and use of an Inertial Navigation System as a DP Position Reference Sensor (IPRS)
Keith Vickery Sonardyne  
1999  Sensors
Quality Measures Applied to the Management of Offshore Navigation and Positioning Data
Martin Rayson Quest  
  Simon Corbett Quest
1999  Sensors
Glonass and GPS: Redundancy & Reliability Obtained by Combining the Two Systems
James Naismith Javad Positioning Systems  
  Gary Jeffress Texas A&M University
  Daniel Prouty  Texas A&M University
1999  Design
Optimization of Power and Station Keeping Installations by a Total System Design Approach
(No paper available)
Alf Kare Adnanes ABB Industri  
You may view: Presentation
1999  Design
The Use of Advanced Acoustic Waveforms to Improve Positioning Systems
William Garner Nautronix  
1999  Design
New Methods for DP-Assisted Tandem Loading
T. Hals Kongsberg Simrad  
1998  Sensors
Satellite Positioning of DP Operations
Mark Buhrke Fugro  
You may also view: Presentation
1998  Basics of DP
Choosing a DP Class - Discover Enterprise
Pete Fougere Transocean  
1998  Training
Meeting Operator Needs
Doug Olsen Nautronix  
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1998  Thrusters
Discoverer Enterprise Propulsion System Case Study
Nick Smith Cegelec Projects Limited  
You may also view: Presentation
1998  Thrusters
DP System for a Crane Barge
Uwe Gragen Schottel  
1998  Training
DP Operator Training
Wayne Griffith Global Marine  
1998  Thrusters
Benefits of Podded Propulsion in the Offshore Market
S.J. Raynor Cegelec Projects Limited  
1998  Basics of DP
Choosing a DP Class - Noble Drilling
Jitendra Prasad Noble Drilling  
  Rolf Meijer 
1998  Vessels
New Drill ship (Global Marine Drilling)
(No paper available)
Bob Donley Global Marine  
You may view: Presentation
1998  Basics of DP
Basics of Dynamic Positioning
Jon Holvik Kongsberg Simrad  
1998  Basics of DP
Safety Technology for DP Class 3
Karl-Gustav Jansson GVA Consultants  
1998  Basics of DP
Choosing a DP Class - Global Marine Drilling
Chuck Sims Global Marine  
1998  Sensors
Problem Areas of DGPS
Richard Prothero Racal NCS  
  Gary McKenzie Racal NCS
You may also view: Presentation
1998  Vessels
DP Pipe laying (Global Industries)
(No paper available)
Sean Hickey Global Industries  
You may view: Presentation
1998  Basics of DP
Class Requirements of DP Notations
(No paper available)
Tom Nolan ABS Offshore  
You may view: Presentation
1998  Design (FMEA)
FMEA as an Integral Part of Vessel Design & Construction
Roger Cornes Wavespec Ltd  
  Thomas Stockton Systems Engineering International
1998  Applications
DP Vessel Disconnect Data
F.J. Deegan Vectra Technologies Ltd.  
1998  Sensors
Altitude Sensors
Robert Ballloch TSS  
1998  Basics of DP
Choosing a DP Class - R & B Falcon
Dan Farr R & B Falcon  
1998  Applications
Riser Management
Tom Stockton Systems Engineering International  
1998  Design (FMEA)
FMEAs - Howe Deep Should We Go?
Roger Cornes Wavespec Ltd  
  J. Tobin Wavespec Ltd
1998  Design (FMEA)
Physical Model Testing of Floating Offshore Structures
Subrata Chakrabarti Offshore Structure Analysis  
1998  Reliability
Classic Single Point Failures of Redundant DP Systems
Doug Phillips Nautronix  
1998  Reliability
Redundancy and Critical Assessment (RCA System) Applied in Deepwater Operations
Nils Albert Jenssen Kongsberg Simrad  
1998  Reliability
Unsuccessful Disconnect due to a DP Problem
Chris Jenman Global Maritime  
1998  Sensors
Position Reference Sensors - Session Introduction
(No paper available)
Keith Vickery Sonardyne  
You may view: Presentation
1998  Sensors
Acoustic Positioning in Deepwater
Jan Erik Faugstadmo Kongsberg Simrad AS  
  Kare Alfred Johansen Kongsberg Simrad AS
You may also view: Presentation
1998  Sensors
Acoustic Positioning Systems "A Practical Overview of Current Systems"
Keith Vickery Sonardyne  
You may also view: Presentation
1998  Applications
DP Performance Analysis
Balji Menon American Bureau of Shipping  
1997  Thrusters
Cross Forces
Howard Shatto Shatto Engineering  
  Uwe Gragen 
1997  Training
Simulation Course
Greg Navarre Global Marine  
1997  Power
Maintenance
Pete Fougere   
1997  Applications
Presentation of DP Class 2 and Class 3
Holger Rokeberg DNV Norway  
1997  Training
Dynamic Position Operator Training
Greg Navarre Global Marine  
You may also view: Abstract
1997  Training
Induction Course
Greg Navarre Global Marine  
1997  Training
Familiarization Course
Greg Navarre Global Marine  
1997  Reliability
Reliability and Risk Analysis
Howard Shatto Shatto Engineering  
1997  Reliability
Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEAs)
Doug Phillips Nautronix  
1997  Thrusters
Thrust Required and Holding Capability
Bob Herrmann Consultant  
  Riddle Steddum Transocean
1997  Thrusters
Station Keeping Performance of the Discoverer Enterprise
Pierre Beynet Amoco  
1997  Thrusters
A Comparison of Thruster Propellers and Variable Speed Drives for DP Vessels
Amrik Kallah Cegelec  
1997  Control Systems
Number and Location of Computer and Control Stations, Class 1,2, and 3.
Chris Bannigan Cegelec  
  Allan Meahan Cegelec
1997  Thrusters
Siemans-Schottel Propulsor - The Energy Saving Propulsion Concept
Peter Andersen Seimens  
1997  Thrusters
Essential Characteristics of Electrical Propulsion and Thruster Drivers in DP Vessels
Asgeir J. Sorensen ABB Industri AS  
  Alf Kare Adnanes ABB Industri AS
  Thomas Hackman  ABB Industri AS
1997  Thrusters
Principle Aspects of Thruster Selection
Dietmar Deter Nautex  
1997  Power
Introduction to the Session
Pete Fougere Transocean  
1997  Power
Power Management
Pete Fougere Transocean  
1997  Thrusters
Station Keeping Performance of the Conoco/R&B Drillship
(No paper available)
Steve Bultema Conoco  
You may view: Presentation
1997  Sensors
Vessel Reference System
(No paper available)
Michael J. Ingram Seatex  
You may view: Presentation
1997  Applications
Diving and Pipe laying from Dynamically Positioned Vessels
Sean Hickey Global Industries  
1997  Applications
Classification of Control and Power Systems for Dynamic Positioning
Andrew Munden ABS Americas  
  Tom Nolan ABS Americas
1997  Power
Electrical Power Plant and Thruster System Design Considerations for DP Vessels
Amrik Kallah Cegelec  
1997  Power
Design Review - Fit for Purpose
Roger Cornes Wavespec  
1997  Power
Electrical Systems Analysis
Jim Warwick Aschert, Barr, Warwick & Associates  
1997  Power
Prime Movers for Power Generation of DP Vessels
M. Laurilehto Wärtsilä Finland Oy  
1997  Sensors
Position Environment and Attitude Sensors
Tony Wood Fugro  
1997  Vessels
Petrobras DP Operations
(No paper available)
Andre Lima Cordeiro Petrobras  
You may view: Presentation
1997  Sensors
Vertical Reference Units
(No paper available)
Mark Field TSS (UK) Ltd  
You may view: Presentation
1997  Vessels
Glomar Explorer
(No paper available)
Lew Weingarth Global Marine  
You may view: Presentation
1997  Sensors
Gyros. Riser Angle (ERA) and Taut
Asmund Henriksen Kongsberg Simrad  
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1997  Sensors
Wind and Current Sensors
David Szabo Fugro-Geos  
1997  Control Systems
Improved DP Performance in Deepwater Operations through Advanced Reference System Processing and Situation Assessment
Nils Albert Jenssen Kongsberg Simrad AS  
1997  Control Systems
High Performance Thrust Allocation Scheme in Positioning of Ships based on Power and Torque Control
Asgeir J Sorensen ABB Norway  
  Alf Kare Adnanes ABB Industri AS
1997  Control Systems
DP Systems - Consequence Analysis
Doug Phillips Nautronix  
1997  Vessels
Close Proximity Study, Shuttle Tanker Operations
Joseph Hughes Poseidon Maritime Ltd.  
1997  Applications
Drilling Fundamentals - DP Operations - Drilling with Riser
Earl Robinson BHP Houston  
1997  Vessels
Discoverer Enterprise
(No paper available)
Jim Sikes Transocean  
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1997  Sensors
Acoustic Positioning/Measuring Systems and Associated Redundancy and Failure Modes
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Keith Vickery Sonardyne  
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