Cone Rubber Fenders from Hongruntong Marine Enhance Berthing Safety and Reduce Maintenance Costs

Hongruntong Marine Cone Rubber Fenders Installed at a Major Container

Terminal in the Middle East

Project Location: Middle East
Client: National Port Authority
Product Supplied: Cone Rubber Fenders with Steel Frontal Panels and UHMW-PE Pads
Application: Container Terminal Expansion Project
Date: 2025

Background

As part of a major port expansion program in the Middle East, the client required a reliable fender system to accommodate next-generation container vessels up to 20,000 DWT. The goal was to ensure safe berthing, reduce hull pressure, and extend the service life of quay structures in a high-temperature and saline coastal environment.

Challenge

The terminal faces strong tidal variations, high temperatures, and frequent berthing operations involving large vessels. The existing cylindrical fenders could no longer provide sufficient energy absorption or structural stability. The client needed a modern fender system that offered high performance, long service life, and minimal maintenance under harsh marine conditions.

Hongruntong Marine Solution

After detailed engineering analysis and site inspection, Hongruntong Marine supplied a customized series of Cone Rubber Fenders (C800 and C1000) fitted with heavy-duty steel frontal panels and UHMW-PE pads.

Key features included

High energy absorption and low reaction force, ensuring safe berthing for large vessels.

Advanced rubber compounds for excellent resistance to UV, ozone, and seawater aging.

Precision manufacturing for uniform performance and consistent compression characteristics.

Easy installation and low maintenance design, suitable for tropical climates.

All fenders were tested in accordance with PIANC guidelines and successfully passed compression and performance verification before delivery.

Results and Client Feedback

The new fender system was installed and commissioned on schedule. Since operation began, the terminal has reported zero structural damage incidents and significantly reduced maintenance costs. The Cone Rubber Fenders have demonstrated stable performance and excellent energy absorption efficiency, even under continuous heavy-duty berthing.

“Hongruntong Marine’s cone fenders have greatly improved our terminal safety and operational reliability,” said the client’s project manager. “We are very satisfied with the product quality and professional support.”

Conclusion

This successful installation highlights Hongruntong Marine’s expertise in delivering durable, high-performance fender systems for global port and terminal projects.

With over 30 years of manufacturing experience, Hongruntong continues to provide reliable, customized marine solutions that ensure safety, efficiency, and long-term protection in demanding environments.