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Tangaroa's Dynamic Positioning System - How does it work?

Tangaroa's Dynamic Positioning System - How does it work?

RV Tangaroa has a DP2 system - currently the only one on a New Zealand vessel. This dynamic positioning system enables more accurate manoeuvring and path following capabilities for enhanced science work - Greg Foothead explains.