Abstract:
This paper aims to evaluate the impact of ships on fenders during the
berthing process. Physical tests and numerical simulations with MOORNAV tool
were performed with versions of the GulfStream ship in still water and under a set
of different conditions. A comparative analysis was made between outputs of the
two models considering specific conditions. The MOORNAV application resulted
in a standard deviation from the physical model of 3% to 6% in relation to the
maximum force exerted on each fender.