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The watchkeeper is responsible for the monitoring of all equipment related to the control of the position and heading of the vessel whilst in DP mode. DP systems are very complex because via computer control, they integrate a number of different functions relating to the power plant, propulsion systems, and position of heading references.
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Controlling Speed and Direction in DP Mode
Posted by author on August 30th, 2008
Terms
Posted by author on June 3rd, 2008
Bight- A loop form by doubling back a rope upon itself.
Bitts – Vertical post or bollards mounted in pairs around which a line can be secured.
Bollard- A vertical post to which the eye of a mooring line can be attached.
Breast lines- Mooring lines leading ashore as nearly perpendicular as possible in a ships fore and [...]
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1 Comment »Steering gear and the automatic pilot
Posted by author on April 24th, 2008
Testing of steering gear
The OOW should ensure that the SOLAS requirements for the operation and testing of the steering gear are observed.
Posted in Operation and Maintenance of Bridge Equipmant Tags: automatic pilot, autopilot, bridge, direction wind, gyro, heading, independent system, integrated system, legs, manual override, mode selector switch, navigation system, oow, radius, repeater, right direction, rudder angle indicator, Steering gear and the automatic pilot, track error, wheel No Comments »
