Port Fenders Long Service Life Lightweight Construction Easy Installation

Port Fenders Long Service Life Lightweight Construction Easy Installation

Description

The Floating Foam Fender is a high-performance marine fender specifically designed for extreme climate and offshore engineering applications. Constructed from high-density closed-cell polyethylene foam encased in a marine-grade polyurethane or synthetic rubber skin, the fender delivers superior energy absorption, exceptional durability, and consistent buoyancy, even in harsh weather, freezing conditions, or intense UV environments.

Engineered to withstand heavy berthing impacts and continuous wave and tidal forces, the fender maintains low reaction force to protect both vessels and structures. Its unsinkable design eliminates the risk of failure in critical offshore or extreme environmental operations. The outer coating provides UV, abrasion, and corrosion resistance, ensuring long-term performance and minimal maintenance.

Available in diameters ranging from 1,000 mm to 4,500 mm and lengths up to 5 m, the fender accommodates vessels from small service boats to 60,000 DWT cargo and offshore vessels. Its floating and adaptable design allows it to operate efficiently across tidal ranges, rough seas, and extreme weather, making it ideal for offshore platforms, wind farms, and exposed port facilities. By reducing vessel impact and structural damage, the fender significantly enhances operational safety and lowers overall maintenance costs.

Case Study – Offshore Wind Farm Berth

At a North Atlantic offshore wind farm, the installation of Floating Foam Fenders protected service and supply vessels ranging from 2,000 to 10,000 DWT. Previously, vessels experienced hull scratches and platform mooring wear during berthing in high waves and strong winds.

The installation of fenders with 1,500 mm diameter and 3 m length improved docking safety, reduced maintenance of both vessels and platform mooring points, and maintained consistent performance under sub-zero temperatures, strong UV exposure, and continuous saltwater spray. Feedback from operators confirmed that the fenders provided reliable protection and operational efficiency, making them suitable for replication across other offshore service berths.

Specifications

Features

Extreme Climate Resistance

The foam core and outer coating are engineered to endure temperatures from -40°C to +80°C, UV exposure, ice, and heavy rainfall without losing structural integrity or energy absorption performance.

High Impact Absorption and Low Reaction Force

The high-density foam core uniformly dissipates impact energy, reducing peak stress on hulls and offshore structures. This enables safe berthing for heavy offshore vessels and equipment transport ships without excessive force on mooring points.

Long Term Durability and Corrosion Resistance

The polyurethane outer layer provides excellent resistance to saltwater corrosion, marine growth, and chemical exposure, ensuring a service life of 15–20 years even under extreme marine conditions.

Floating and Adaptive Design

The fender automatically adjusts to water level fluctuations and wave motion, maintaining continuous protective coverage, which is critical for offshore platforms, exposed ports, and floating pontoons.

Applications

Offshore Wind Farms and Oil Platforms

Protects service vessels, supply ships, and crew boats against wave impacts, tidal changes, and harsh weather.

Exposed Ports and Industrial Facilities

Provides impact mitigation and hull protection in ports facing strong currents, high winds, or extreme temperature fluctuations.

Temporary Offshore and Construction Berths

Suitable for floating platforms, modular docks, and offshore construction staging areas, ensuring safe operations under demanding environmental conditions.

Why Choose Hongruntong Marine

Expertise in Extreme Environment Engineering

Hongruntong Marine delivers marine fender solutions for offshore and extreme weather conditions, incorporating tested materials and designs to ensure consistent protection.

Custom Solutions for Challenging Conditions

We provide tailored dimensions, foam densities, and outer coating materials to meet operational requirements in high winds, freezing temperatures, or strong UV regions.

Long Lifespan and Reliability

Our fenders are manufactured to maintain energy absorption and buoyancy for decades, minimizing replacement and maintenance costs, even under extreme offshore conditions.

Comprehensive Lifecycle Support

Hongruntong Marine offers installation guidance, performance assessment, and technical consultation to ensure continued reliability and optimal safety for offshore and exposed installations.

FAQ

1. Can the fender handle freezing temperatures and ice?
Yes, the foam core and polyurethane coating are engineered to remain flexible and functional in temperatures as low as -40°C, ensuring safe berthing in cold climates.

2. Is it suitable for high wave and tidal conditions?
Absolutely. The floating design allows automatic adjustment to tidal and wave variations, maintaining consistent hull protection.

3. What maintenance is required for offshore use?
Minimal. Periodic inspection is recommended to check for extreme abrasion, but the unsinkable foam core ensures continuous functionality.

4. Can the fender protect large offshore service vessels?
Yes, it is suitable for vessels up to 60,000 DWT, providing excellent impact absorption and low reaction force on the vessel and berth structures.

5. What is the expected service life under harsh offshore conditions?
With proper selection, 15–20 years, even with exposure to saltwater, strong UV, freezing temperatures, and heavy mechanical impact.