In recent years bulk carrying vessels such as oil tankers
and ore carriers have become larger and larger with cost
constraints making their construction even lighter and thus
less resistant to the reaction forces involved in berthing.
Equally the dock facilities they are berthing onto were
probably not designed for these large vessels or of the
newer minimalist design.
These situations require a fender that will absorb high
energy levels with minimum reaction and hull pressure. Compared
to conventional fenders the pneumatic and foam fenders,
manufactured by The Floating Fender Company, were developed
to meet these criteria with quality and cost effectiveness.
Using
our fenders can assist in simplifying the design and lowering
construction costs of materials and build time. On a continuous
quay the fenders will be installed at intervals determined
by the size, length, bow radius and berthing conditions
of the vessels using the quay.
Installation
methods vary with the design of the quay or if the quay is
of a new build or one existing. For our assistance with the
correct selection of attachments please contact our 