Mooring System
Mooring system is a mechanism used for station keeping of a floating vessel or a platform in sea. The system consists of Mooring lines, anchors and connectors. Different type of mooring systems that are commonly used are catenary, taut leg, semi-taut, spread, single point and dynamic positioning. Type and configuration of mooring system to be deployed depends on water depth and environmental factors like wind, wave and current. Dynamic positioning (DP) uses computer controlled thrusters and propellers to maintain vessel's position. DP vessels can combine with other mooring systems for redundancy.