Section 1 General
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Linkspans, July 2022 - Part 3 Construction, Design and Test Requirements - Chapter 8 Fendering Systems - Section 1 General

Section 1 General

Parent topic: Chapter 8 Fendering Systems

1.1 Application

1.1.1 Where it is intended, as part of normal operational procedures, for the berthing ship to make contact with a linkspan, a fendering system is to be fitted capable of absorbing the forces from ships berthing end-on or near end-on to, or alongside the, linkspan.

1.1.2 Fendering systems are to be considered for both the normal and abnormal berthing conditions defined in Pt 3, Ch 3, 3.9 Ship induced loadings.

1.1.3 The supporting structure or mountings for fenders are to be capable of withstanding the fender reaction forces specified in the manufacturer's performance characteristics for each fender.

1.1.4 Fenders are generally proprietary items and as such do not require to be made under survey or tested. Nevertheless, they should be supplied with appropriate certificates verifying their construction and capacity to the satisfaction of the attending Surveyor.

1.1.5 All fender units are to be installed under survey in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.

1.1.6 Where it is not intended, as part of normal operational procedures, for berthing ships to contact the linkspan, a statement to this effect is to be made to LR. In such circumstances a fendering system need not be fitted. However, it is recommended that this situation is made clear to all operators using the installation.

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