Fendering & Mooring
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PIANC speed checks to aid designers
PIANC - the global organisation providing guidance for sustainable infrastructure for ports – is part way through a study of vessel approach speeds that will be invaluable for fender designers. 27 Sep 2011 - Port Strategy
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Better protected
Fender failure can be avoided with shrewd purchasing and better sector regulation. Dave and Iain MacIntyre report 26 Sep 2011 - Port Strategy
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Jury out on PM fenders
Dave MacIntyre and Iain MacIntyre consider the future for PM type fender systems 27 Sep 2010 - Port Strategy
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Cutting corners doesn't pay
According to some industry experts, a low-grade fender will typically end up costing two or three times that of a well-made system over 20-25 years. 24 Sep 2010 - Port Strategy
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Approvals or assumptions?
Ports really need to know more about the fendering and mooring options they choose. Dave MacIntyre and Iain MacIntyre report. 23 Sep 2010 - Port Strategy
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Cone and cell units come under microscope
Cone and cell type rubber fender units have become a hot topic in the industry through instances of water filling leading to fender or structural damage. 21 Oct 2009 - Port Strategy
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"Green" importance grows slowly in fenders
Growing global concerns for the environment are beginning to make their presence felt in the fender market, where ports are beginning to give "green" materials a greater importance. 20 Oct 2009 - Port Strategy
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Credential check
Second class 'middle men' are creating waves in the fender market, as Dave and Iain MacIntyre find out 17 Oct 2009 - Port Strategy
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Newcastle's fender forces
Last month's Port Strategy highlighted the importance of fender research, something that Australia's Newcastle port heartily supports. Dave MacIntyre reports 28 Nov 2008 - Port Strategy
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CDM standards enforce quality levels
In many countries there are regulations covering the fender construction phase, operation, maintenance and eventual decommissioning. 10 Oct 2008 - Port Strategy
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Vacuum systems increase market impact
Vacuum mooring systems are now generating a lot of market interest and while the number of installed systems is a fraction of the overall market for bollards and quick release mooring hooks, a strong marketing push is being headed by Cavotec MSL. 08 Oct 2008 - Port Strategy
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The horse's mouth
Dave MacIntyre learns it's best to go direct to get the definitive line on best fender practise. 06 Oct 2008 - Port Strategy
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Design and deliver
Fender specialists advise that taking take a holistic look at berthing aids will give long term solutions. Dave MacIntyre reports
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Mooring specialists throw down challenge to tradition
18 Oct 2007 - Port Strategy
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Testing the technological waters
The marine market is cautious in adopting new technology and Mooring Systems' MoorMaster automated mooring products represent a significant change, says MSL managing director Peter Montgomery. 01 Dec 2006 - Port Strategy
