The family of dynamic positioning (DP) systems from
Rolls-Royce are an extension of traditional Poscon®
independent joystick systems. The DP range is designed
to meet International Maritime Organisation (IMO) specifications
and requirements from the class of societies. Products
range from Poscon DP and single IMO DP class 1 Systems
to sophisticated redundant systems satisfying the requirements
of the IMO DP Class 2 and 3.
The Poscon joystick system is based on the Common Control
Platform
Features and benefits:
- Poscon DP a compact and easy to use DP system. (Extension
of the Poscon Joystick system)
- Rolls-Royce DP supply a range of dynamic positioning
systems for DP class 1, 2 and 3
- Higher level of integration with other Rolls-Royce
equipment including integrated remote thruster control
- Uses Rolls-Royce Common Controls platform
- Easily integrated into the operators chair
- Triple DP controllers and redundant fibre-optic
network ring. (DP2 & DP3)
All positioning systems use common control platform
architecture and are of modular design. The systems
are integrated with propulsion operation for maximum
station capability and utilise the latest controls and
estimation technology.
| Typical applications or installations |
| Bourbon Jade UT745E (Langsten NB193):
First offshore supply vessel fitted with the new
generation of independent Poscon joystick system |
| K/V Harstad, UT512: First Poscon DP was installed
on the coastguard vessel in 2005 |
| Aker Soviknes NB147: First vessel installed
with Rolls-Royce DP2 system |
| RRDP1 and RRDP2: A number of DP1 and DP2 systems
in order for delivery 2006-2007 |
| Fincantieri NB 6111 Carnival Liberty:
First cruise liner fitted with Poscon Cruise Joystick |
| Fincantieri NB 6122 Costa Concordia,
Fincantieri NB 6129, Fincantieri NB 6130: Cruise
liners fitted with Poscon Cruise joystick |
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