The DP Capability and Motion Prediction Analysis functions are used to analyse and predict operational margins for your vessel and the effects of single-point failures. The basis for the analyses is the PRESENT environmental conditions (relative to the vessel heading) specified by the operator.

Due to the cyclic nature of the analysis program, i.e. that the analysis is run automatically at preset intervals, you should evaluate the PRESENT environmental conditions regularly, and input new values if they have changed significantly. Be aware that: - All directions are to be specified relative to compass north (TRUE NORTH); - The sea current amplitude is "real" current and not "DP" current. Both the DP Capability Analysis and the Motion Prediction Analysis functions can be run in On-line or Off-line mode.

When On-line Running mode is selected, online DP variables are used to adjust the calculations. Analyses are performed cyclically (usually every five minutes), provided the system has first settled for at least 2.5 minutes in Auto Position mode and with statuses PRESENT HEADING and PRESENT POSITION. These statuses are indicated on the status bar at the bottom of the screen. When the above stated conditions are met. the operator can also start a new analysis at any time.

Here is the seventh release of the official operator's manual for the K-POS stand-alone simulator developed by the Kongsberg specialists, intended to provide all necessary info. The publication starts with the history of the document, followed with the general overview providing required introductory information about this system, its configuration and main functions.

Then the separate chapter comes containing the operating procedures. The last section of the paper is dealing with the simulator settings including the important technical restrictions, dialog box and noise settings of the simulator.

The content has been worked out intending as a reference for the K-POS operators. This manual commences with a concise Glossary of terms/abbreviations used throughout the paper plus in all relevant documents. This volume will provide system users with required theoretical background and the user interface.

It covers technical aspects of the K-POS, e.g. settings and calibration of the joystick, different messages including diagnostics, alarms and operational checks, sensors including VRS, speed, draught and rate-of-turn sensors, gyrocompasses, instructions on changing the setpoints of the ship's position and heading, controllers, thrusters, power systems etc.

This technical doc relates to the Kongsberg K-Thrust RCS system offering manual remote controlling of the electric propulsion and steering gears and thrusters. Combined with all capabilities of K-Pos DP, K-thrust system turns into a maneuvering system providing full range of the vessel handling functions, e.g. manual and auto piloting, and joystick control with the option of the auto heading, automatic station keeping.

The K-Thrust RCS concept covers a broad range of panes and controllers that could be arranged in literally any combination on the bridge, in the ECR and other locations, for the control of the propulsion, steering gear and thrusters. The hardware/software platform of K-Thrust RCS has been particularly adapted to be integrated with K-Pos. Navigation (K-Bridge) and vessel control (K-Chief) systems.

Leadership in Action - 2015 Review. The content of the present formal publication has actually been intended to let the interested readers be in the loop with the major happenings that took place in 2015. The document starts with the introductory article followed by the description of the general financial picture of subject year and statement by the Chairman.

Then there are critically important financial highlights plus the information related to the underwriting discipline. The other parts of the document cover the fleet profile and claims, major shipping industry issues, reinsurance and risk management, investments and capital management, insurance regulation and the governance. The so-called investment portfolio of the Club members produced a healthy five percent return.

The surplus increased the total volume of the free reserves to approximately half-billion US dollars with a further nearly hundred million being held in a form of the hybrid capital. The amount of business is constantly growing and the financial strength of the Club is providing a good basis for the confidence which the shipping market has in the Club. Please note that the underwriting discipline continues to be considered paramount in determination for the due protection of the Club in both long- and medium terms...

Here is one of the most popular publications available today dedicated to the knots and splicing. This excellent volume contains absolutely all essential knots the readers shall be aware of. The text of the book is full of very useful and easily understandable splicing instructions and all of them are supplemented with the instructional images and color diagrams making the process very funny.

According to the many reviews provided by the interested readers from all parts of the planet, they do not have any problems with making knots any more. There is the introductory section in the volume describing various types of ropes and the process of their manufacturing, telling readers how to care and handle the ropes, and also how they should make a proper choice and particular knot.

The readers will find easy and short ways to the proper use of knots in the pages of the present volume. Each of the knots addressed in the book has been provided with the short yet quite informative description and a diagram stepping the reader through the twists that shall be made in order to make this knot done. All of the knots have been grouped in several sections. In short, this is a really great instructional guide...

This KGW deck crane documentation pack covers the following - technical data, supplies, control, double crane operation, switchgear and sensors, programmable logic control, hardware, software, valve current generation, fault removal and fault announcement device, emergency operation, maintenance, wiring diagrams, spare parts lists for electric system.

As you can see, the documents provide all information that might ever be required for any crew member engaged in the operation of the subject cranes as well as to for the people conducting their routine and periodical technical maintenance and repair or part replacement.

These officially released Guidelines have been developed for the JO tankers and material presented therein is to be considered an accepted procedures for tank cleaning to water white standards. The methods of cleaning contained in this manual are after the mandatory tank pre-wash, as applicable.

Apart from the introductory section, this document addresses the miscellaneous aggressive cargoes in cargo tanks with epoxy coating, absorption/desorption of epoxy coating after such cargoes, tank cleaning procedures, cleaning tanks after vegetable or animal oil cargo, some special procedures etc.