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Rubber Fender Selection Guide: From Vessel Tonnage to Berth Structure
A systematic guide to marine rubber fender selection covering berthing energy calculation per PIANC WG33, comparison of arch/cone/D-type/pneumatic fender types, installation layout principles, and worked examples for common port configurations.
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PIANC WG 211 (2024) Fender Selection Standard: What Changed from WG 33 and Why It Matters
PIANC WG 211 (March 2024) fully supersedes WG 33 (2002) for marine fender system design. Key changes: higher berthing velocities, safety shifted from structure to rubber, field-data-first approach, holistic system design, and a transition deadline of May 2026.
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