Interface unit

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A system for assisting in maneuvering of a vessel with thrust capabilities, the system comprising:

• a master dynamic positioning system controlling a number of auxiliary vessels as one unit for assisting in maneuvering of an assisted vessel, and
• an interface unit providing an interface between a control and sensor system of an assisted vessel with thrust capabilities and a master dynamic positioning system, wherein the master dynamic positioning system is configured to control a number of auxiliary vessels as one unit and control the thrust capabilities of the assisted vessel for assisting in maneuvering of the assisted vessel.

A method for assisting in maneuvering of a vessel with thrust capabilities, the method comprising:

• controlling a number of auxiliary vessels as one unit for assisting in maneuvering of the assisted vessel by controlling a dynamic positioning system of each of the auxiliary vessels by a master dynamic positioning system;
• and
• controlling the thrust capabilities of the assisted vessel by the master dynamic positioning system.

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A tugboat provided with a master dynamic positioning system, wherein the master dynamic positioning system is adapted to control a number of tugboats as one unit for assisting in maneuvering of an assisted vessel having thrust capabilities and to control the thrust capabilities on board the assisted vessel.

The tugboat according to claim 35, wherein the master dynamic positioning system is connectable to an interface unit enabling control of the thrust capabilities on board the assisted vessel.