Docking Approach - Velocity Check

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

DockingApproachPilot

Approach velocitym/sDWTdwt

Recommended limit: 0.15m/s

Status: OK

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Formula, assumptions, and limits

v_{approach} \leq v_{limit}(DWT)

Symbol	Meaning	Unit
$DWT$	Deadweight	dwt
$v_{limit}$	Velocity limit	m/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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