What are Marine Fenders?

What are Marine Fenders?

These are the marine equipment’s specially designed for the purpose of imparting safety to the port and vessels against collision with other vessels. These are special equipment designed to provide the cushion effect to ship, boats or other naval vessels when they experience collision against other vessels, wharves, piers and ports or berths. These are…

SOLAS requirement for Global Maritime Distress Safety System (GMDSS)
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SOLAS requirement for Global Maritime Distress Safety System (GMDSS)

Safety of life at sea is the highest concern in the shipping industry and therefore several norms and regulations have been laid down to meet the minimum level of safe operation and procedures to avoid any mishap. In spite of all the regulations, some accidents are hard to avoid. Thus, SOLAS clearly describes the minimum…