Report
Report - Error tolerance in dynamic positioning systems - November 2018
Report - Error tolerance in dynamic positioning systems - November 2018
- NOPSEMA
- Report
- A638513
- Human FactorsMarine OperationsVessel and Mooring
- Human factorsLoss of station keeping
- Dynamic positioning
- Operator displays and control interfaces
- Alarm managementHuman-centred design
- Marine industryUpstream oil and gas
- Vessel
Summary
NOPSEMA examines inadvertent deactivation of dynamic positioning controls through incident database review, manufacturer consultation and a survey covering 28 Australian facilities. The report assesses double-press vulnerabilities, confirmation dialogues, alarms, protective covers and interface layouts, finding widespread additional safeguards while identifying gaps requiring further risk reduction.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Loss of station keeping; drive-off; drift-off.
Classifications: Dynamic positioning; DP; DP operations.
Classifications: Operator displays and control interfaces.
Classifications: Alarm management.
Classifications: Human-centred design.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
The report reviews industry measures for improving dynamic-positioning system tolerance to inadvertent operator actions.
A638513. Themes: human factors, marine operations, vessel and mooring.