DYNAMIC POSITIONING OF DEEP DRILLING VESSELS

Dynamic positioning is the technique of maintaining a vessel's position and heading by the use of thrust alone. The thrust must be varied to counter the disturbing forces of wind, waves, and current which constantly act on the ship. The basic problem of dynamic positioning, therefore, is to determine the manner in which to vary the thrust. The article describes the principles of dynamic positioning with emphasis on deep drilling applications.

• Corporate Authors:

  IPC Science and Technology Press Limited

  IPC House, 32 High Street
  Guildford, Surrey  England 
• Authors:
  • Stockton, T R
• Publication Date: 1972-12

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 228-234
• Serial:
  • Underwater Journal and Information Bulletin
  • Volume: 4
  • Issue Number: 6
  • Publisher: IPC Science and Technology Press Limited

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Dynamic positioning; Waves
• Uncontrolled Terms: Thrust vectoring
• Old TRIS Terms: Positioning control systems; Wave effects; Wind forces on ships
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00046605
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 18 1973 12:00AM