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What is Fender Energy Absorption?

Fender Energy Absorption Capacity of berth fender system to absorb kinetic energy of vessel at specified berthing velocity without exceeding design deflection.

Source: IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

How is “Fender Energy Absorption” Used in Practice?

Terminal Engineer: Fender energy absorption rated at three hundred kilonewton-metres, confirm berthing impact within limit.

Certification Exam Relevance

STCWMarlins TestISF WatchkeeperGMDSS

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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What is Fender Energy Absorption?

Capacity of berth fender system to absorb kinetic energy of vessel at specified berthing velocity without exceeding design deflection.

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