Merchant Marine - Dynamic Positioning (DP) Systems

Dynamic Positioning enables a vessel to maintain heading and station, fixed or moving (eg. following a track or an object such as an ROV), by use of propulsors to counteract the effects of displacing forces such as wind, current and wave action. This method of station keeping and manoeuvring, allows the system to control very complex operations safely and efficiently. Today’s integrated Dynamic Positioning solutions can provide manual lever control, combined joystick control, fixed and tracking control and now form a major part of the integrated bridge solution.

Converteam has been at the forefront of Dynamic Positioning technology since the early 1970s. During this time, many hundreds of Dynamic Position Control Systems have been installed on a vast range of vessels and applications worldwide, enabling customers to profit from Converteam’s wealth of expert knowledge and experience.

Converteam has a long-standing reputation for delivering high quality, engineered solutions to meet and exceed customer expectations. Indeed, we believe that understanding the operational needs of customers is paramount to utilizing the full potential of the system. Our system allows flexible management of software within a controlled standard. This means every vessel is built from proven building blocks. All software has been rigidly tested before being installed into each ship, enabling Converteam to offer a high level of reliability and security, whilst still providing a unique system which meets the exact needs of the customer.

All engineered solutions are designed and built to meet classification society requirements from Class 1 through to Class 3.

System Flexibility

Converteam’s Dynamic Position Control Systems are based on a modular approach to allow customers the flexibility to use the Converteam consoles/workstations or to deploy Converteam systems within third-party consoles. The modular design has proved very popular for both new and retrofit installations where the navigation bridge is compact and space is at a premium. The design has evolved through operational experience and customer feedback and is now produced with a larger display, higher resolution graphics, larger control buttons and glide-pad operation rather than the more traditional tracker-ball. The workstation design meets one-man bridge requirements.

Integrated Solutions

Converteam’s unique position as a leading supplier of Dynamic Positioning, vessel automation and electric propulsion is the perfect platform for providing a fully integrated solution. With a single point of responsibility, co-ordination of the Dynamic Positioning system with the propulsion drives, power system and vessel management system is simpler, ensuring better performance and safe, efficient operation, benefiting both the shipyard and owner.
Dynamic Positioning interfaces can be embedded into the switchgear and variable speed drive cubicles, significantly reducing cabling and the time required to install on site, the complete assembly being fully pre-tested at the factory stage.

After Sales Service and Support

In addition to offeing a wide range of after-sales service and support packages tailored to meet individual customer requirements, Converteam also provides managed system upgrade paths for its ‘legacy’ systems.

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