Docking Fender
Docking fenders are heavy-duty marine protection systems designed to absorb berthing energy and reduce impact forces between vessels and supporting structures. They help prevent damage to vessel hulls, docks, jetties, wharves and quay walls during berthing and mooring operations.
Suitable for ports, shipyards, marine terminals, offshore facilities and vessel applications.
Key Features
- High impact and energy-absorption capacity
- Reduces reaction forces during vessel berthing
- Durable marine-grade rubber construction
- Resistant to seawater, weathering and abrasion
- Suitable for repeated compression cycles
- Protects vessel hulls and berthing structures
- Available in different profiles, sizes and rubber grades
- Standard and customised mounting arrangements available
- Suitable for new installations and replacement projects
Common Fender Types
| Fender Type | Typical Application |
|---|---|
| Cylindrical Fender | Quays, tugboats, workboats and general-purpose berthing |
| D-Type Fender | Vessel sides, js, jetties and smaller berthing structures |
| Square Fender | Tugboats, workboats, docks and quay protection |
| Arch Fender | Medium- to heavy-duty port and terminal applications |
| Cone Fender | High-energy commercial berths and terminals |
| Cell Fender | Large vessels, container terminals and bulk terminals |
| W-Type Fender | Tugboats and vessels operating under demanding conditions |
| Pneumatic Fender | Ship-to-ship and ship-to-dock operations |
| Foam-Filled Fender | Offshore, naval and specialised berthing applications |
Available Options
| Property | Available Options |
|---|---|
| Material | Marine-grade natural or synthetic rubber compound |
| Profile | Cylindrical, D-type, square, arch, cone, cell or customised |
| Installation | Bolted, chained, suspended or mechanically fixed |
| Bore | Solid, central bore or D-bore |
| Surface | Plain or wear-resistant facing |
| Mounting Hardware | Chains, shackles, bolts, anchors and brackets |
| Frontal Panel | Steel panel with low-friction facing, where required |
| Size | Standard or custom-made dimensions |
| Testing | Inspection and test documentation subject to requirement |
Typical Applications
- Commercial ports and marine terminals
- Shipyards and dry docks
- Jetties, wharves and quay walls
- Tugboats, workboats and service vessels
- Barges and offshore support vessels
- Floating pontoons and landing platforms
- Ship-to-ship transfer operations
- Ro-Ro terminals
- Naval and coastguard facilities
- Offshore structures
Product Benefits
- Absorbs vessel berthing energy
- Minimises impact on vessel hulls and structures
- Helps reduce maintenance and repair costs
- Improves safety during berthing operations
- Provides reliable performance in marine environments
- Available for a wide range of vessel sizes and berthing conditions
- Replaceable components simplify maintenance
Information Required for Selection
Please provide:
- Fender type or existing model
- Required dimensions and quantity
- Vessel type and maximum vessel size
- Berthing speed and approach angle
- Available mounting arrangement
- Existing bolt-hole dimensions
- Required energy absorption and reaction force
- Dock, jetty or vessel installation
- Drawings, photographs or existing sample
- Required certificates, inspection or testing
