What is Dynamic Positioning?
Qasim Masood AFNI, Head of Qualifications Marine and Offshore at The Nautical Institute, looks at the technology behind Dynamic Positioning and explores the seven components that allows it to function.
The Navigator statementHow Dynamic Positioning helps offshore vessels remain stable and safe
Qasim Masood AFNI, Head of Qualifications Marine and Offshore at The Nautical Institute, examines the wide variety of ships, support vessels and specialist craft that use Dynamic Positioning to ensure their safety in the offshore oil and gas industry
The Navigator statementWAYPOINT : Taking back control
George Shaw from the Royal Institute of Navigation looks at feedback control systems in DP and asks what safety lessons can be learned from the marine and aviation sectors when it comes to their use
The Navigator statementWho's navigating? From Dynamic Positioning to marine consultancy
Tow Master and Marine Consultant Tom Feakins discusses the career opportunities that his DP training has given him
The Navigator statementWATCHOUT - DP system failure on diving support vessel leads to serious incident
In this series, we take a look at maritime accident reports and the lessons that can be learned
The Navigator statementAll at Sea - The Navigator Issue 35
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The Navigator statementTake 10: Issue 35
Dynamic positioning offers many exciting career opportunities. Read on for ten key insights into this take 10 highly skilled area of operations.
The Navigator statementAll at Sea - The Navigator Issue 34
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The Navigator statementWho's navigating? The right place at the right time
Marine Pilot Jason Rebello AFNI talks about his life as a pilot in Western Australia and how AIS forms an integral part of his role, from both a pilotage and VTS perspective
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