DP Assessment

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Dynamic Positioning (DP) Assessment Quiz

Test your knowledge on Dynamic Positioning (DP) systems and procedures with this comprehensive quiz. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting in the maritime industry, this quiz will help you assess your understanding of key concepts and regulations.

Key Topics Covered:

DP Systems and Functions
Maritime Regulations
Vessel Safety Procedures
Hydrocarbon Discharge Limits

11 Questions3 MinutesCreated by NavigatingWave742

If a vessel on the radar remains at a constant bearing and has a decreasing range it could mean that

A. The vessel is going to pass well clear of your vessel.

B. A collision situation exist.

C. Your radar requires tuning.

D. None of the answers

The limit set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for discharge of hydrocarbons to the sea is ______ parts per million.

A. 5 ppm

B. 15 ppm

C. 100 ppm

D. 1000 ppm

Any DP system uses a mathematical process to predict vessel movements, this is known as ______

A. The estimated position.

B. the Kongsberg current (Integral).

C. The vessel model.

D. Feed forward.

In a DP control system, the controlled degrees of freedom are

A. Combined by the model

B. Controlled independently

C. Pitch roll and yaw

In a DP control system, the controlled degrees of freedom are ______

A. Surge and sway.

B. sway, heading and surge.

C. pitch, sway and heading.

D. All of the answers

The purpose of wind feed forward is to hold closer position by ______

A. Anticipating the wind force and correcting for it.

B. Measuring the wind force and providing an opposing thrust.

C. Using thrust to move or feed the rig forward from the current position.

D. All of the answers

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