Because of falling cost and increasing functionality dynamic positioning (DP) systems are now not only used in the offshore (related) industry, but also on cruise ships, naval vessels and yachts. SWZ Maritime’s September issue informs you about DP onboard yachts. In the meantime, you can watch some videos about DP in general and DP onboard yachts here on SWZonline.

What is Dynamic Positioning (DP)? Below a video that tells you what it is and how DP systems work.



Volvo Penta offers a DP system especially designed for yachts. The first video shows you the main features of the system. The second video by Nord West Yachts demonstrates the system on board a yacht.



Workings of the DP system for yachts by Volvo Penta. Watch a yacht applying the system.

The video below holds and interview with Auke Ruijg, Lecturer/Senior DP Instructor at the Maritime Institute Willem Barentsz, Terschelling, the Netherlands. He tells you about how to become a DP operator, what the profession entails, how DP is used in the Netherlands and what part DP plays in maritime education.



Below a video of a DP simulator designed by Kongsberg.