Foam Fender Floating Design Durable Outer Skin UV Resistant Wear Resistant

Foam Fender Floating Design Durable Outer Skin UV Resistant Wear Resistant

Description

The Floating Foam Fender is a high-performance, unsinkable marine fender designed for modern ports, shipyards, and commercial berths. Constructed with a closed-cell polyethylene foam core encapsulated in a reinforced polyurethane outer skin, this fender provides unmatched energy absorption, impact mitigation, and durability in harsh marine environments. Its unsinkable, maintenance-free design ensures continuous protection even if the outer skin is punctured or damaged, making it a reliable solution for long-term operations.

Available in a wide range of diameters (500 mm – 4500 mm) and lengths (1 m – 5 m, or customized), the Floating Foam Fender is engineered to deliver high load-bearing capacity, while maintaining a low reaction force, reducing stress on both vessels and quay structures. Its abrasion-resistant and UV-resistant coating ensures long-term performance in tropical, offshore, and high-salinity environments, while the closed-cell foam prevents water absorption, guaranteeing buoyancy under all conditions.

The product’s floating structure allows it to automatically adapt to tidal changes, maintaining effective berthing protection without manual adjustment. By minimizing vessel impact damage and reducing infrastructure wear, it enhances operational safety, extends quay service life, and lowers maintenance costs, making it an ideal solution for busy container terminals, bulk cargo ports, and general cargo berths.

Case Study – Offshore Supply Base

At a North Sea offshore supply base, Floating Foam Fenders were installed to protect berths servicing 5,000–10,000 DWT platform supply vessels. Previously, traditional rubber fenders suffered rapid wear due to constant side impacts and exposure to seawater oil residues. After installation, the Floating Foam Fenders significantly reduced berthing impact on both vessels and berth structures, minimized maintenance frequency, and improved docking safety. The fenders’ unsinkable design and chemical-resistant coating proved critical for continuous offshore operations, and the solution has since been replicated for multiple berths based on operational feedback.

Specifications

Features

High Load-Bearing Foam Core

The fender’s high-density foam absorbs repeated high-energy impacts without permanent deformation, ensuring that even large offshore vessels can dock safely while protecting quay or platform structures.

Chemical and Oil Resistance

The reinforced polyurethane outer skin resists petroleum, diesel, and common offshore chemicals, preventing surface degradation and ensuring consistent performance in industrial marine environments.

Fatigue and Abrasion Resistance

Engineered for thousands of berthing cycles, the fender withstands mechanical wear, UV exposure, and seawater abrasion, maintaining long-term structural integrity.

Lightweight, Easy Handling, and Installation

Despite heavy-duty performance, the fender is relatively lightweight, allowing easier transport, installation, and replacement, even in remote offshore locations.

Applications

Offshore Supply Bases

Protects berths for platform supply vessels, crew boats, and offshore service vessels under constant tidal and wave motion.

Floating Docks and Barges

Provides reliable impact mitigation for floating platforms used in construction, maintenance, and logistical operations.

Industrial Marine Facilities

Ideal for chemical terminals, offshore fabrication yards, and maintenance berths, combining durability, chemical resistance, and impact absorption.

Why Choose Hongruntong Marine

Offshore Project Expertise

Our engineering team has extensive experience in offshore marine protection, including high-energy berthing, chemical exposure, and dynamic tidal environments.

Customizable Solutions

We provide tailored fender sizes, skin materials, and mounting systems designed to meet specific offshore operational requirements.

Strict Quality Assurance

All fenders are manufactured with marine-grade foam cores and polyurethane coatings, tested for impact resistance, buoyancy, chemical stability, and UV protection to meet global marine standards.

Global Technical Support

Hongruntong Marine offers lifecycle support, including installation guidance, periodic inspection recommendations, and performance assessment, ensuring continuous optimal protection in remote offshore locations.

FAQ

1. Can the fender handle chemical exposure?
Yes, the reinforced polyurethane coating resists oil, diesel, and common offshore chemicals, maintaining performance and surface integrity.

2. Is it suitable for dynamic wave conditions?
Yes, the floating design allows the fender to adjust to waves and tidal fluctuations, maintaining consistent protection.

3. What vessel sizes can it protect?
From small offshore workboats to large supply and service vessels up to 10,000 DWT.

4. Does it require inflation like pneumatic fenders?
No, the closed-cell foam design is maintenance-free and unsinkable, eliminating air-related risks.

5. What is the expected lifespan in offshore conditions?
With proper selection, typically 15–20 years, even under continuous chemical and mechanical exposure.