DPO Regulatory Standards 4

Question 1

Which organization publishes the 'Rules for Classification of Ships' that includes DP system class notations such as DYNPOS-AUTR?

Accepted Answer

DNV

Answer

DNV (Det Norske Veritas) publishes classification rules that include DP notations such as DYNPOS-AUTR (equivalent to DP2) and DYNPOS-AUTRO (equivalent to DP3).

Question 2

Under 30 CFR Part 250, before a DP vessel can begin well operations on the US OCS, the operator must submit a DP Management System (DPMS) to which agency?

Accepted Answer

BSEE District Manager

Answer

The DPMS must be submitted to and accepted by the BSEE District Manager before commencing well operations on the US OCS.

Question 3

According to IMCA M 109, what is the recommended minimum distance (safety zone) a DP vessel should maintain from a fixed installation during routine DP operations?

Accepted Answer

The distance is operationally defined in the Activity-Specific Operating Guidelines

Answer

IMCA M 109 states that safety zones are operationally defined in the ASOG rather than specifying a fixed distance, as conditions vary by installation and activity.

Question 4

The MTS DP Operations Guidance document is primarily used in which regional context?

Accepted Answer

Gulf of Mexico operations under US regulations

Answer

The Marine Technology Society (MTS) DP Operations Guidance is developed by a US-based organization and primarily references Gulf of Mexico regulatory frameworks.

Question 5

Under ABS rules for DP vessels, what does the notation '+DPS-3' indicate about the vessel's DP system?

Accepted Answer

The DP system meets the highest ABS class for fault tolerance with redundant compartmentation

Answer

ABS notation DPS-3 indicates the highest level of DP fault tolerance, requiring redundancy such that no single failure including fire or flooding causes loss of position.

(DPO) Dynamic Positioning Operator Exam Practice Test

(DPO) Dynamic Positioning Operator Exam Practice Test

DPO Regulatory Standards 4