Marine Fenders are a type of marine equipment which are used to absorb the collision impact of boats berthing against a jetty, wharf, pier or another vessel. They are used to protect both the boat and the pier or jetty from being damaged by impact. Their high energy absorption and low reaction forces prevent any damage occurring.

Rubber fenders have most commonly been used for many years, they require minimal maintenance and have been designed to withstand adverse weather conditions and varied tides. 

These marine bumpers are generally a permanent fixture to many dockyards, the benefit of having a permanent marine fender is, in the case where there is a high thoroughfare of boats passing through and an accident may occur, damage to both the boat and the docks will be minimised.  

Pneumatic Fenders are the ideal solution for ship-to-ship berthing as they maintain large clearances between the hull and dock or other vessels. The risk of damage during berthing is minimised, pneumatic fenders have a high rate of energy absorption and low reaction force to reduce repeated contact with the hull, jetty or dock resulting in further damage. They are ideal for permanent or semi-permanent installation, additionally they are suitable for offshore ship-to-ship transfers. With a range of sizes from 300mm (D) X 600mm (L) to 4500mm (D) X 12000mm (L), pneumatic fenders are easy to deploy and suitable for areas with large and small tides.

Marine fenders come in a range of different shapes, sizes and materials to suit each individual application. The suitability of each fender is dependent on three different factors: vessel size, weather condition and port structures. Larger marine vessels require larger fenders to withstand the impact, additionally high tides, low tides and wind power can affect the effectiveness of the fender. Australian Bollards can assist you in selecting the right fender to suit your specific requirements.