James Fisher and Sons plc

Norfolk, United Arab Emirates

Supplied by Fendercare to protect ships and mooring facilities, Yokohama fenders, which have been used effectively for worldwide ship-to-quay and Ship-to-Ship applications since 1958, are proven to perform safely even when excess load is applied to them.

Yokohama fender durability

Constructed using several layers of strong tyre cord arranged at optimum angles, Yokohama's floating fenders are designed to distribute load and stress evenly. Extremely resistant to pressure and cutting, they are able to withstand abrasion during adverse weather conditions meaning they are ideally suited to harsh marine environments. Larger sized fenders also come fitted with a safety valve as an added precaution to prevent accidents in the event of over compression.

Yokohama fender performance

Reliant on the compressive elasticity of air, Yokohama pneumatic fenders show no deterioration or variation in performance due to fatigue or extremely low temperatures (-50C and below) thereby negating the need for owners to make regular replacements.

Installation is simple and inexpensive, as the fender is supported by its own weight in the water. As such, it can be moored easily by means of a guy rope or chain, and can be removed with ease for transfer to another mooring point.

Whilst some manufacturers of pneumatic fenders claim compliance with the internationally recognised ISO 17357 manufacture, testing and performance standards, despite failing to meet certain key criteria, Yokohama affords customers complete confidence by demonstrating full compliance with PIANC 2002.

Fendercare Marine provides Yokohama pneumatic submarine fenders, which are used extensively by navies across the world.

Fendercare Marine has supplied Yokohama submarine fenders to many navies around the world, including those of Australia, Brazil, Canada, Greece, Japan, the United Kingdom and the USA.The Yokohama submarine fender was launched in 1984 and since then has been extensively used by navies across the world.

Advantages of fenders over alternative, traditional berthing methods include:

• Cost effective replacement for deep water catamarans
• Easily moved to provide flexibility in berthing
• Easily transported to provide emergency berthing facilities
• Maintenance requirement almost non-existent
• Unaffected by extreme climatic conditions

Fendercare Marine can also providebespoke sub-surface flotationfor submarines. We were involved in detailed consulting, design and manufacturing for the most complex sets of submersible buoyancy ever produced, for our sister companyJFD's deep search and rescue (DSAR) submarine rescue vehicle.

We design and manufacture our sub-surface buoyancy solutions to suit the application and depth rating performance requirements of our customers, ensuring maximum product life and integrity at minimum cost.

• Pipeline installation buoys
• Modsyn top-up buoys, general subsea installation buoys
• Transponder collars
• Modular subsea buoys
• Distributed buoyancy modules
• Submersible/ROV/AUV buoyancy systems

The arch fender is a V-type arch fender that has been optimised for increased energy absorption compared to traditional arch fenders

Fendercare Marine provides Oceanmoor, Oceanmoorflex, and Oceansupaflex rope, offering increased strength and resistance during critical marine activities.