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Dynamic Positioning

Dynamic Positioning

Created OnJanuary 16, 2018
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DP or Dynamic Positioning

The ability of a ship to maintain automatically a pre-set position and heading using its own propellers and thrusters.

Related:

  • Arrived ship
  • Dreadage or Dreading Clause
  • Cargo Capacity
  • Bareboat charter
  • Hog (Hogging)
  • Both to Blame collision clause

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