DNV-RP-N202 Heave compensating systems

The objective of this recommended practice (RP) is to provide industry stakeholders with a framework incorporating the most current knowledge and best engineering practices for the safe and effective design, verification, procurement, and operation of heave compensating systems.

This RP introduces terminology to establish a common understanding of key principles and provides guidance and requirements in relation to the following main topics:

• Types of HCS
• Applicability of heave compensation during typical operational phases
• HCS key design parameters
• Heave compensation performance
• Validation requirements for normal operating and foreseeable emergency conditions
• Typical risks.