Dynamic positioning

Build on your DP operator capabilities, with technology that compliments operators’ intuition and experience. Developed with the user in mind from the start, ABB’s DP control solution offers a completely new way to work for DPOs.

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Full control  

  • At all operational stages 
  • With AX lever – combined joystick, mini wheel and thruster control 
  • Immediate transfer between modes … and did we mention it works at all speeds? 

State-of-the-art technical advancement

Building on top of our Azipod® expertise, taking podded DP operations to the next level. 

Enhanced modeling techniques enables the system to consider hydrodynamic effects based on the vessels operational speed, and add what previously had to be learned by years of experience, enabling a higher level of situational understanding for the DPOs and helps them make better operational decisions in all conditions. 

Full control at all speeds
Uniquely, our solution is not restricted to low-speed maneuvering, but it enables all-speed operation from one system throughout the voyage.
 

Full situational overview

  • With flexible setup – as every operator is one of a kind 
  • Simpler interactions 
  • Safer operations 

Designed with the human in mind
The system’s intuitive user experience allows a shorter learning curve. 

The system actions are transparent – you can always see what the system is doing. 

When it’s clear to the operator what the system is doing, there’s less room for misinterpretation.

Increasing safety – no learning curve when switching to emergency operations. 

Simpler interaction is provided by flexible layout, allowing the operator to adapt the displays to his/ her liking

We’ve prioritized the information to

  • Enable better focus
  • Decrease informational noise
  • Improve situational overview
  • Customizable monitoring capabilities
  • Intuitive and fast navigation
Our Dynamic Positioning solution is a function on ABB Ability™ Marine Pilot Control, available on the AX Bridge platform or as stand-alone. The solution uses accurate hydrodynamic models of the thrusters and the ship, for simplified and efficient vessel control. The user-friendly system is available for DP0, DP1 and DP2 class operation, suitable for vessels ranging from offshore construction vessels to pleasure crafts.
 
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Would you like a demo of any of our dynamic positioning services or have any questions about them? Please contact us here.

What’s special about ABB’s DP?

Accurate hydrodynamic models of the thrusters and the vessel enables smooth automated vessel control

User friendly, designed with focus on the user experience

Better dynamic performance and less wear and tear on the thrusters

We provide capability analysis for all DP classes

Marine Pilot Control is the next generation control platform for vessels and provides the starting point for future autonomous operations.

An introduction to DP

Dynamic positioning systems neutralizes waves, wind and other natural forces that try to move your vessel and allows maintaining your vessel in a set point for as long as you like. Position and heading-keeping is automatically performed multiple times per second, determining the forces required to adjust the vessel to its desired position in response to the changing environmental forces.

DP improves operational safety and precision while reducing crew fatigue. 

Standard DP functionalities

  • Area Mode (relaxed DP)
  • Auto Heading Mode
  • Auto Position Mode
  • Auto Track Mode
  • Automatic Wind Compensation
  • Configurable Windage Area
  • Consequence Analysis
  • Draft Compensation Mode
  • Force Bias Mode
  • Jack-up Mode
  • Joystick Mode
  • Online Capability Plot
  • ROV Mode
  • Trainer Mode

Sensor and position reference interfaces

  • DGNSS
  • Draft Sensors
  • Heading and environmental
  • HPR
  • Optical laser
  • Microwave-based
  • Motion detectors
  • Speed Log
  • Wind Sensors
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