Pneumatic rubber fenders are ideal for permanent and semi-permanent port applications where there is a solid faced quay structure or suitable supporting frame, i.e. ideal in the situations where a fixed fender is not applicable such as to ship-to ship (STS) operations off shore and some ship-to-wharf (STW) operations and suitable for the use at a quay where the tidal range is large. Since pneumatic fenders are very easy to install, they can quickly be redeployed to wherever they are needed. The pneumatic fenders are also useful as supplementary protection and for special vessels when the permanent fixed fenders may be unsuitable. Pneumatic fenders are available in a range of diameters and pressure ratings to provide the required energy. The large diameter maintains safe clearance between gulls and structures. Their low reaction and large contact area make them ideal for “soft” vessels such as bulk carriers, tanker and aluminum fast ferries.
