Abstract.
In the paper, a review of the current state of the knowledge in the field of heave compensation systems is presented. Three most important types of heave compensation systems such as: passive (PHC), active (AHC) and semi-active (hybrid) are described in more detail. Special attention is given to show the differences between presented in this paper heave compensation systems. In the paper also the developed by authors simulation model and test stand of hydraulic heave compensation solution is described. Its chosen simulation and experimental investigation results are presented.