Practical Application Cases of Yokohama Marine Fenders

◆Commercial Ports:

Busy commercial ports such as Shanghai and Singapore host a large number of ships of varying types and tonnages entering and leaving daily. Yokohama fenders are widely installed along docks, effectively absorbing the immense impact of berthing, protecting the vessel's hull and dock facilities. Whether it's a small general cargo vessel or a large container ship or tanker weighing hundreds of thousands of tons, Yokohama fenders provide the appropriate cushioning and protection based on the vessel's size and berthing speed, ensuring safe and efficient berthing operations.

◆Oil and Gas Terminals:

Large oil terminals in the Middle East and natural gas terminals in the North Sea, due to their specialized operations, place extremely high demands on fender performance. Yokohama fenders, with their excellent corrosion and impact resistance, excel in these harsh environments. During loading and unloading of oil tankers and gas carriers, they effectively cushion the impact between the vessel and the terminal, reducing the risk of collision-related leaks and other safety incidents, thus ensuring the safety of oil and gas loading and unloading operations.

◆Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Terminals:

For example, the Curtis Island LNG Terminal in Australia faces harsh environmental conditions and extremely stringent safety requirements. Yokohama fenders are specifically designed to meet the unique demands of LNG terminals. Their excellent low-temperature performance ensures stable cushioning during berthing and cargo transfers, even in extremely low temperatures, providing reliable assurance for safe LNG terminal operations.

◆Offshore Platforms:

In deepwater oil production areas, such as those in Brazil and my country's South China Sea, supply vessels and workboats frequently transfer personnel and supplies to and from the platforms. Yokohama fenders, installed around the platforms, are designed to withstand collisions between vessels and the platforms in harsh sea conditions, protecting the platform facilities and personnel, and ensuring the smooth operation of offshore oil production operations.

◆Ship-to-Ship Transfer Operations:

Yokohama fenders play a vital role in ship-to-ship bunkering and cargo transfer operations on the high seas, such as those in busy waters like the Strait of Malacca. Installed on the sides of the vessels involved in the transfer, their excellent buoyancy and shock-absorbing capabilities help them maintain a relatively stable position in wind and waves, reducing the risk of collisions and ensuring safe and efficient transfer operations.

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