When are DP mobilisation trials required to take place?

DP mobilisation trials are essential to ensure that the dynamic positioning system is functioning correctly and all equipment is operational before starting work in unfamiliar conditions or for a new project. Conducting these trials prior to starting operations for a new client allows the crew to validate that the DP system is capable of maintaining the required positioning and handling any anticipated environmental conditions under which the operations will be performed. This process minimizes risks and enhances safety for the vessel, its crew, and any third parties involved in the operations.

While it's important to conduct trials upon crew change, after maintenance work, or if instructed by the client, these scenarios do not universally apply to every situation. The requirement to perform mobilization trials specifically before commencing operations for a new client creates a thorough and systematic approach to ensuring operational integrity and safety, aligning with best practices in dynamic positioning.