24. You are on a 120,000 DWT loaded bulk carrier. What is the maximum safe docking speed when coming alongside?

A 120,000 DWT bulk carrier requires a low approach speed to manage berthing impact forces, and 0.2 foot per second (0.12 knot) is the safest option, balancing control and minimizing impact energy; kinetic energy increases with the square of speed, making even small increases in speed significantly raise impact forces.