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2. Bridge protection systems - Wikipedia

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   Physical bridge protection systems designed to prevent catastrophic collisions are expensive and represent a "significant" share of overall construction costs. Therefore, alternatives are typically considered during the design phase: [10] improving the navigational aids to reduce the probability of a catastrophic impact (60-85% of the ...

3. Fender (boating) - Wikipedia

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   In boating, a fender is an air-filled ball or a device in other shape and material used to absorb the kinetic energy of a boat or vessel berthing against a jetty, quay wall or other vessel. [1] Fenders, used on all types of vessels, from cargo ships to cruise ships, ferries and personal yachts, prevent damage to vessels and berthing structures ...

4. RV Marcus G. Langseth - Wikipedia

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   RV Marcus Langseth is a research vessel operated by the Lamont–Doherty Earth Observatory (LDEO) of Columbia University as a part of the University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS) fleet. [1][2] The Marcus G. Langseth was dedicated on December 4, 2007, came into service in early 2008, replacing the RV Maurice Ewing. [3]

5. Here's how Port of NY and NJ bridges are protected from cargo ...

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   "A fender system will be installed on the bridge both to offer additional protection to the bridge and to limit damage to vessels if and where they may impact the channel piers."

6. RV Endeavor - Wikipedia

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   RV Endeavor is a research vessel owned by the National Science Foundation and operated by the University of Rhode Island (URI) under a Charter Party Agreement as part of the University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS) fleet. The vessel is homeported at the Narragansett, Rhode Island at the URI Bay Campus. [2] The 185 foot ...

7. RV Atlantic Explorer - Wikipedia

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   RV Atlantic Explorer is a twin-screw ocean vessel. It is owned and operated by the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS) in coordination with and as a part of the University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS) fleet. Atlantic Explorer is in compliance with US Coast Guard, UNOLS and American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) regulations ...