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Development of Indigenous Dynamic Positioning System for Mine Counter Measure Vessel (MCMV)

Project Description

Indigenous Dynamic Positioning (DP) System for Mine Counter Measure Vessel (MCMV) is based on a dynamic positioning system technology area with the objective of developing an indigenous DP system for use on Naval platforms. This indigenous DP system, post-development, can be retrofitted on MCMVs for technology demonstration and may also be considered for installation on future Naval platforms.

Globally, foreign navies have identified applications of the system onboard research ships, offshore patrol vessels, and underwater platform support vessels to assist in specific operations where precise station-keeping or manoeuvrability is crucial. It is envisaged for extensive use on future Naval platforms. Indigenous development of the DP system will obviate the delimitation and enable the development of captive expertise.

Functional and Operational Requirements

The DP system should automatically maintain the position of the ship by means of thruster force to ensure precise station-keeping and maneuverability. It is designed to possess a certain level of station-keeping capability, reliability, and redundancy. The system ensures reliability through redundancy and fault tolerance of the DP system.

The DP system includes both an automatic DP system and a manual position control system. The station-keeping capability is typically defined and presented based on the limiting environmental conditions under which the ship can maintain its position and heading, both in intact and post worst-case failure conditions. The limiting environmental conditions and operational modes for a DP vessel are to be defined as per the class. The DP system must be capable of maintaining position and heading under specified environmental conditions with the thrusters intact.

Link to know more and apply: https://www.drdo.gov.in/drdo/sites/default/files/inline-files/5DynamicPositioningSystem.pdf