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Wärtsilä Dynamic Positioning

World leader in Dynamic Positioning Control and Automation Systems

Wärtsilä Dynamic Positioning

Wärtsilä Dynamic Positioning is a world leader in providing the highest reliable technology in the DP Industry, with a focus on providing custom systems for the full spectrum of marine vessels.
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Business White Paper: Successful test of remote control ship

Current expectations for the evolution of modern shipping includes the migration towards increasing levels of automation. Inherent in all this is the need for both remote control and remote monitoring of the automated vessel, regardless of its location on the earth’s surface.
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We continue to be on the forefront of DP technology, and have the heritage of designing systems that take every aspect of each vessel’s uniqueness, with the end result of a reliable, user friendly, system.”
 
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With over 20 years of progressive designs to service the DP world, Wärtsilä Dynamic Positioning has a very versatile design that spans the marine industries vast array of vessels, ranging from Mega yachts, Work vessels, Drill Ships, Cruise ships, Naval vessels, Heavy Lift, and Jack-Up vessels to name a few.

Products

Wärtsilä Dynamic Positioning products are suitable for any maritime platform - from luxury yachts to offshore vessels to specialized naval applications. Our systems are supplied in a variety of configurations designed to meet each customer’s requirements and growth expectations - from simple joystick systems to fully integrated vessel control systems incorporating Class 3 dynamic positioning, thruster control and vessel and power management.

Using commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) equipment, our control systems are easy to maintain and offer efficient upgrade paths for extended service life. We provide total customer satisfaction through products and services that meet or exceed customer expectations, a culture of continuous improvement and a quality management system that complies with ISO:9001:2008.

With systems supplied for both commercial and military applications, Wärtsilä Dynamic Positioning has the experience to meet any challenge.

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Our DP systems are capable of integrating with the full complement of Wärtsilä vessel control systems, allowing a one stop shop approach, to not only simplify needs, but ensure reliability and single contact services.
 

Dynamic Positioning with Dynamic Mooring Assist (DMA)

Dynamic Positioning with Dynamic Mooring Assist (DMA) combines standard DP functions with mooring system monitoring and winch control to create a system where vessel position and heading can be maintained using thrusters and/or a multi-point mooring system. Auto and Manual modes are included to allow for the creation of a variety of capabilities including:

  • Active station keeping using thrusters and/or winches
  • Compensation for cable tension during anchor deployment
  • Compensation for mooring pattern stiffness (including thruster damping of oscillations due to the spring like nature of the mooring system)
  • Detection of anchor dragging
  • Detection and compensation for mooring line break
  • Multiple line tension settings available – higher tensions allow for tighter position keeping performance
  • Heading and Setpoint manouevers possible using either thrusters or winches
  • Revised Consequence Analysis to include mooring line break
  • Revised Holding Plot capability to include winches

An additional tab is added to the user interface to present data for each mooring winch, and to allow winches to be selected.

Dynamic Positioning with Dynamic Mooring Assist

History

Wärtsilä Dynamic Positioning evolved from the pioneering developments of Honeywell Offshore Division in 1961. Purchased by Nautronix PLC is the early 1990s and then L-3 Communications in May 2006, we became part of Wärtsilä in May 2015. Today we have proven 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th (Platinum) generation systems in operation around the world.

Based in San Diego, California Wärtsilä Dynamic Positioning provides solutions ranging from simple joysticks used for coordinated thruster control, to highly-sophisticated redundant DP systems, as well as fully-integrated systems combining DP, Thruster Control (TCS), Vessel Management (VMS) and Power Management (PMS).
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Training

Wärtsilä Dynamic Positioning has training simulators at Nautical Institute Accredited Centers in Houston, Singapore, Brazil, and Europe. At each location highly experienced instructors are on staff to provide dedicated DP and technical training for students for all applications including workboats, construction, dive support, etc.

COURSES INCLUDE: 

  • Nautical Institute 2012 Minimum Requirements 
  • Dynamic Positioning System Induction Course
  • Dynamic Positioning System Simulator Course
  • Dynamic Positioning System Familiarization Course
  • Dynamic Positioning System Technician Course
  • Class Registration Procedures 
  • Tuition Information Document
  • Class Registration Form
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For a course calendar or class registration, or for additional information, please contact:

Dave Adams
11710 N. Gessner Rd., Suite A
Houston, TX 77064
Phone: +1 713 880 2866
Fax: +1 713 880 2734
Email: dave.adams@wartsila.com

Noel Leong
1 Science Park Road
Capricorn #01-01/04
Singapore 117528
Phone: +65 6333.8119
Fax: +65 6333.8114
Email: noel.leong@wartsila.com

Lucas Correa
Rua da Alfândega, 33 - 9o andar - Centro
20070-000 Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Brasil
Phone: +55 21 2206-2500
Email: Lucas.correa@wartsila.com

Support

WDP Customer Support Group is your number one global service provider, with support personnel in San Diego, California; Houston, Texas; Houma, Louisiana; Brasil; and Singapore. In addition, we have partnering agreements with companies around the world for complete coverage. We are committed to providing our customers the highest level of service, coordinated support and innovative solutions including:

  • Global 24/7 field support
  • Global sales network
  • Customer support plans
  • Technical solutions and support
  • Customer satisfaction feedback
  • Project management services
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WDP operates a 24/7 Customer Support Service Hotline where you can speak to a real person at any time of the day or night, regardless of your location.

Should you need assistance, please call our dedicated support hotline at: +1 (858) 679-5505

When calling after normal business hours of 8am to 5pm PST, please dial extension 8 to be transferred to an on-call representative. Please make sure you have the following information ready about your vessel when making the call: Name, Location, Phone Number, Point of Contact, Shore Based Manager's Name, Shore Based Manager's Phone Number. Describe the item or event you are requesting support for.

Should you prefer to e-mail us, please use: dpsupport@wartsila.com (Monitored 24/7)

Wärtsilä Dynamic Positioning supplies technical support from key locations around the world, including: U.S.A., Singapore, Brazil, Germany, Mexico, Norway, U.K.

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