Articles and Case Studies

An experinced DPO operator shares his persepective on DP operations. By David Bray 

Explore DP Systems and Human Error by NOPSEMA

A senior DPO shares his experience working on a variety of DP vessels. By Evgeny Rubeko

Hear from the NI's Belgium Branch about working on board the Pioneering Spirit, the world's largest construction vessel. By Laura Nicholls

Learn about how environmental referencing sensors can help reduce interdependence failures. By Dave Sanderson

An experienced Master shares his expearince learning DP. By Dr Capt Paul Butusina

Hear from one of the members of the Belgium Branch about his work on the fallpipe vessel Simon Stevin. By W Justers and W Vervloesem

 A Master's opinion on the differeing requirements for DPOs on different types of DP vessels. By Capt Mike Le Pree

Read an excerpt from the DP Operator's Handbook on operational planning. By Capt David Bray

Read about one officer's experience Pipe Lay vessel Deep Blue. By DJ Goodwin