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Docking Approach - Velocity Check

Check docking-approach velocity vs typical allowable for ship size - higher velocity risks fender / terminal damage.

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Formula, assumptions, and limits

vapproachvlimit(DWT)v_{approach} \leq v_{limit}(DWT)
SymbolMeaningUnit
DWTDWTDeadweightdwt
vlimitv_{limit}Velocity limitm/s

Source: PIANC WG33

In short

Check docking-approach velocity vs typical allowable for ship size - higher velocity risks fender / terminal damage.

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