The invention relates to a spacing
system for ships with respect to other objects, with at least one
fender which can be positioned at least in the region of the ship side wall and can be moved out of a
rest position into a functional position. Here, the at least one
fender is attached to a boom frame, wherein the boom frame has one supporting arm or two supporting arms which run approximately in parallel. The
fender is provided at the outer end of the supporting arm or between the outer ends of the supporting arms, wherein the supporting arm or supporting arms is or are connected to the ship so as to be able to be lowered and raised.