Regulatory Standards Flashcards

Which IMO circular provides the revised guidelines for vessels with dynamic positioning systems?

Answer: MSC-Circ.1580

MSC-Circ.1580 (2017) provides the revised IMO guidelines for vessels with DP systems, superseding MSC/Circ.645.

Under SOLAS regulations, which chapter specifically addresses safety management systems that apply to DP vessels operating on the US OCS?

Answer: Chapter IX

SOLAS Chapter IX covers the International Safety Management (ISM) Code, which applies to DP vessels in international trade including OCS operations.

What BSEE regulation requires operators on the US OCS to submit a DP management system before using a DP vessel for certain activities?

Answer: 30 CFR Part 250 Subpart D

30 CFR Part 250 Subpart D governs oil and gas drilling operations and requires a DPMS submission for DP vessels operating on the US OCS.

The Nautical Institute's DP Operator Competence Scheme requires a minimum of how many sea days on a DP vessel before a DPO can obtain a Basic DP certificate?

Answer: 60 days

The NI scheme requires a minimum of 60 documented sea days on a DP vessel as part of the Basic DPO certification pathway.

According to IMCA M 117, what is the minimum recommended frequency for conducting DP annual trials on a class 2 or class 3 vessel?

Answer: Annually

IMCA M 117 recommends annual DP trials for Class 2 and Class 3 vessels to verify system integrity and redundancy.

Which regulatory body issues the Certificate of Inspection (COI) for US-flagged DP vessels operating on the OCS?

Answer: USCG

The US Coast Guard (USCG) issues the Certificate of Inspection for US-flagged vessels, including DP vessels operating on the OCS.

Under NORSOK R-002, what is required to be documented in a DP Capability Plot?

Answer: Vessel's ability to maintain position under defined environmental conditions

A DP Capability Plot documents the vessel's ability to maintain position under defined wind, wave, and current conditions for various headings.