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Docking Approach - Velocity Check

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

DockingApproachPilot
Recommended limit
0.15m/s
Status
OK

Formula, assumptions, and limits

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

VLCCs 0.06–0.10 m/s; feeder containers 0.2 m/s; tugs 0.3 m/s. Benchmark varies by port and fender energy rating. Check PIANC WG33.

Symbol legend

SymbolMeaningUnitSource
$DWT$Deadweightdwttonnage certificate
$v_{limit}$Velocity limitm/sPIANC WG33 / harbour authority

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