Trelleborg device ready for sale to monitor pressure on docking fenders
2012 03 27
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THE commonplace hazard of berthing a vessel can be reduced with load monitoring system to measure both the impact on fenders as continuous force is applied when the ship bears against the dock while coming alongside, reports the UK's Handy Shipping Guide.
Trelleborg Marine Systems, manufacturer of docking, mooring and berthing equipment, has received patent pending status on a system for monitoring the load on marine fenders, said the report, adding that the system will also help avoid disputes and downtime associated with insurance claims.
"The data collection device may be located within the fender, on the structure (jetty), or at a remote location, depending on the needs of the customer. If more than one fender is providing load sensing data, this can be transmitted to a central data collection and processing system. The system is also apt to be retrofitted into existing fenders," said Trelleborg's technical chief Scott Smith.
When analysed, the data obtained has the potential to be used in a number of ways, such as developing a deeper understanding of berthing dynamics, which in turn could assist with future fender and wharf design, and further, feed into the revision of safe and acceptable berthing operations and procedures, said the report.
Load data may also be used to determine when maintenance is needed or when replacement fender is required. In the event of an accident, or a fender failing, the data can be used to provide information as to why - providing valuable data for insurance claims, and helping ports and shipping lines to avoid the costly downtime associated with disputes, said the report.
Source Shipping Gazette - Daily Shipping News
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