Applicable and Guidelines Rules, regulations, requirements, and recommendations for reactivated assets are as varied as the assets themselves. In each case, direct reference should be made to: Class and Flag State requirements Asset Owner / Operator requirements Client / Charterer Requirements (as applicable) Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or vendor recommendations General industry recommended practices (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers [IEEE], International Marine Contractors Association [IMCA], etc.) In no instance should the guidelines provided herein take precedence over applicable Flag State, Class Society, manufacturer, established owner / operator protocols or contractual covenants unless specifically discussed and agreed upon with all responsible parties. Assumptions and Limitations This guidance provides a detailed description of recommended practices for the reactivation of a DP related Guidance for lay-up and maintenance of stacked assets is not provided within this document and no assumptions related to these activities is made herein. It is envisioned that this guidance will be used strictly in conjunction with equipment and system documentation that is explicitly intended to reflect equipment installed on Accordingly, all equipment and system specific documentation should be reviewed and take precedence over any advice or instruction provided within this Guidance. Where specific guidance is not provided, OEMs and vendors should be contacted directly. This guidance references recognized standards directly or by reference that, if – – followed, provide assurance that affected systems and equipment are adequately prepared for reactivation when returning to service. Maintenance of Guidance Reasonable efforts will be made to maintain this guidance in an up-to-date fashion at periodic intervals or if deemed necessary and appropriate to reflect relevant industry developments. Suggested maintenance procedures and equipment, industry guidance, and / or Class and Flag State requirements noted within these guidelines are subject to review and revision by numerous stakeholders at varying times with little or no notice to MTS. It is imperative that the most up-to-date references and documentation be consulted directly to ensure applicability and relevance to the equipment and systems installed on board any given vessel or asset. Updated versions of this guidance will be made available on the MTS DP Committee website for use by interested parties. Updates may include: Information learned from market statistics Class, regulatory and industry standards Information volunteered to the Subcommittee toward improving the guidelines All and suggestions for correction and / or revision are welcome and can be provided directly to the MTS DP Committee, at , referencing DP Asset Reactivation Guidance in the subject line.
Applicable and Guidelines Rules, regulations, requirements, and recommendations for reactivated assets are as varied as the assets themselves. In each case, direct reference should be made to: Class and Flag State requirements Asset Owner / Operator requirements Client / Charterer Requirements (as applicable) Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or vendor recommendations General industry recommended practices (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers [IEEE], International Marine Contractors Association [IMCA], etc.) In no instance should the guidelines provided herein take precedence over applicable Flag State, Class Society, manufacturer, established owner / operator protocols or contractual covenants unless specifically discussed and agreed upon with all responsible parties. Assumptions and Limitations This guidance provides a detailed description of recommended practices for the reactivation of a DP related Guidance for lay-up and maintenance of stacked assets is not provided within this document and no assumptions related to these activities is made herein. It is envisioned that this guidance will be used strictly in conjunction with equipment and system documentation that is explicitly intended to reflect equipment installed on Accordingly, all equipment and system specific documentation should be reviewed and take precedence over any advice or instruction provided within this Guidance. Where specific guidance is not provided, OEMs and vendors should be contacted directly. This guidance references recognized standards – directly or by reference – that, if followed, provide assurance that affected systems and equipment are adequately prepared for reactivation when returning to service. Maintenance of Guidance Reasonable efforts will be made to maintain this guidance in an up-to-date fashion at periodic intervals or if deemed necessary and appropriate to reflect relevant industry developments. Suggested maintenance procedures and equipment, industry guidance, and / or Class and Flag State requirements noted within these guidelines are subject to review and revision by numerous stakeholders at varying times with little or no notice to MTS. It is imperative that the most up-to-date references and documentation be consulted directly to ensure applicability and relevance to the equipment and systems installed on board any given vessel or asset. Updated versions of this guidance will be made available on the MTS DP Committee website for use by interested parties. Updates may include: Information learned from market statistics Class, regulatory and industry standards Information volunteered to the Subcommittee toward improving the guidelines All and suggestions for correction and / or revision are welcome and can be provided directly to the MTS DP Committee, at , referencing DP Asset Reactivation Guidance in the subject line.
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