fend off - To ward off the effects of a collision by placing a fender between the vessel and the object which is going to be struck.
Fend Off:
To fend a boat or ship is to prevent her striking against any quay, jetty, vessel or any object that may endanger her. Hence a fender is an object used to soften the blow.
Fend Off - To prevent contact with an object while bringing the ship alongside.
Fender - A protective cushion of durable material hung from the sides of a boat to protect it from rubbing or chafing against a dock or another boat.
83 meters FANTAIL after part of main deck from which most scientific work involving heavy gear is done FEND OFF to prevent touching, ...
A captain might turn a blind eye to warnings (as Admiral Nelson did at the Battle Of Copenhagen) but would have to brace up (tighten his rigging) and stave off (fend off) scuttlebutt (a small drinking ladle with scuttles or holes, ...
Two crews or at least one, should be standing on the foredeck with a long boat hook and a fender at the ready to fend off a potential collision with another docked boat. TIP: NEVER use feet or leg to fend off another boat.
If the maneuver goes awry, be ready to command "Abort! Abort! All hands on board!" or "Fend off bows!", "Fend off stern!" to soften or divert impending collisions.
 See also: Rope, Forward, Lines, High, Running
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