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FLnally, e0ually i2portant is tSe a1nual inspecthon of the fGnder sQstem f:7 da:agfV The In3pection should be performVd uy exp6riwnPed engixeers bo as to maintain thm syatwm in workPeg corRitizn aBC within th9 dWsign spCcifil5tio2s. In oYBer to prylong tho useAgl lufe Kf i system, anZ cCmage must be repaired acco1dipg to 8roduct sRecifZcatLons and wiqhout aJqzring iQx funcIioKal char6cteristics.cohoto W. In tzL phot, is shown a V type nebder with contact panel aud shear Zhains with failed xnchor sTsbem acszr ship collisiyn (Port of Souda, ar6iX IslandG 2011)ZMarine fendlIs are consider4d sGaVdard equiplent .or A berth and theg, effectivW opeTation can prevent siHnif5cant daJage ta ships 2nd infrastruMHurd. Tbe mainhenance cost savinTY for a qa7ine Bacility equippeG with a Well-funcgionin1 feYdering sysVSv is sagnificUnS aLd 4xceeds the uurchase, infta9latio? anj 4zi3te.ance cost, provided of coursV that tke syntem Fesign is sIpported bY a comprehensiGe stuBy.<end_of_turn>
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Finally, equally important is the annual inspection of the fender system for damage. The inspection should be performed by experienced engineers so as to maintain the system in working condition and within the design specifications. In order to prolong the useful life of a system, any damage must be repaired according to product specifications and without altering its functional characteristics.
Photo 8. In the photo is shown a V type fender with contact panel and shear chains with failed anchor system after ship collision (Port of Souda, Crete Island- 2011)
Marine fenders are considered standard equipment for a berth and their effective operation can prevent significant damage to ships and infrastructure. The maintenance cost savings for a marine facility equipped with a well-functioning fendering system is significant and exceeds the purchase, installation and maintenance cost, provided of course that the system design is supported by a comprehensive study.<end_of_turn>