Section 6 Positioning System

601. Positioning System

1. General

Ships are to be capable of maintaining their positions safely during heavy lifting operations. The means to maintain position may be a mooring system with anchors, dynamic positioning system or a combination of both.

2. Dynamic Positioning System

Dynamic positioning systems, when used to maintain the vessel’s position during heavy lifting op- erations, are to comply with the requirements for the class notation DPS(2) or DPS(3) in accord- ance with Pt 9, Ch 4 of Rules for the Classification of Steel Ships.