
The Nautical Institute is improving its Dynamic Positioning Services to better assist DP Operators.

The Nautical Institute is improving its Dynamic Positioning Services to better assist DP Operators.


Converteam Group opened an office in Rio de Janeiro to meet demands for production platforms and rigs for the pre-salt area.
The International Dynamic Positioning Operators Association (IDPOA) is delighted to announce the winners in the International Dynamic Positioning Excellence Awards 2010.
The awards recognise and celebrate excellence across the DP industry in categories which reflect the scope of this hugely specialised area. As well as celebrating the professional success of individuals the awards honour and acknowledge developments in training, equipment and operations. Read the rest of this entry

Juggling more than one task can cause real problems for offshore vessels. The risks associated with simultaneous marine operations (SIMOPS) in support of offshore oil and gas exploration and production, for example, related construction and survey activities, can be great and potentially dangerous.

A new generation of diving support vessels (DSVs) is providing challenges for inspectors.

The International Marine Contractors Association has witnessed significant growth in the levels of interest in their Common Marine Inspection Document (CMID) and particularly in the new electronic version, the e-CMID, which was launched in late 2009.

Smart companies take intercultural diversity as a serious success factor. One such company is Converteam.

The Nautical Institute has created an important new area just for DP on their website.

One of our Corporate members, Bibby Offshore in Aberdeen in the UK, has been awarded OHSAS 18001:2007 certification for its health and safety management system.