BS 6349-4:2014 PDF Download

BS 6349-4:2014 provides recommendations and guidance on the design of fendering systems, mooring devices, and mooring system layouts for commercial vessels with a minimum displacement of 1,000 tons. The standard is applicable to various stakeholders in the maritime industry, including infrastructure and environmental engineers for ports, project management consultants, port authorities, planning agencies, manufacturers, and suppliers of fenders and vessel berthing products.

The standard is crucial in the design of fendering and mooring systems, as it takes into account the changes that have occurred in the industry since 2000. These changes include advancements in vessel shape and size, the adoption of self-propelled docking, and commercial pressures on facility location. The revised standard incorporates the latest industry developments and changes in design methods due to the implementation of limit state design methods covered in the Eurocode suite of standards.

The updated version of BS 6349-4 includes a reduction in informative content, separating informative guidance from recommendations. It also reflects the latest practices and introduces changes in the definitions of berthing mode and navigation conditions. These updates ensure that the standard remains relevant and up-to-date in addressing the design needs of fendering and mooring systems.