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Marine Fender & Marine Protection FAQ
Engineering answers on pneumatic fenders, foam filled fenders, and JettyGuard's full marine protection range — sizing, standards (ISO 17357-1:2014, PIANC WG 211, OCIMF), specification, and supply. Grouped by product line.
Pneumatic Fenders
FAQs on pneumatic (Yokohama-type) fenders for LNG terminals, FSRU, and ship-to-ship transfer operations, per ISO 17357-1:2014 and PIANC WG 211.
How Does JettyGuard Supply Certified Pneumatic Fenders for LNG Projects?
JettyGuard supplies pneumatic fenders to ISO 17357-1:2014 Type I, with third-party inspection by Bureau Veritas (BV), Det Norske Veritas (DNV), China Classification Society (CCS), or American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) arranged per…
Read answer →How Long Do Pneumatic Fenders Last?
A well-maintained mould-type pneumatic fender has a typical service life of about 15 years in normal marine service — this is JettyGuard's field experience with its own mould-process fenders, not a figure…
Read answer →What Are the OCIMF Requirements for Pneumatic Fenders?
The OCIMF Ship-to-Ship Transfer Guide specifies pneumatic fenders at 50 kPa initial pressure for all STS operations. Fender size is selected from Table 9.1 using the equivalent displacement coefficient C, ranging from…
Read answer →What Is the Standard Fender Size for an LNG Terminal?
The two most common pneumatic fender sizes for LNG terminals are 3,300×6,500 mm and 4,500×9,000 mm. There is no single universal standard — the correct size is the output of a berthing…
Read answer →What Type of Fender Is Used for FSRU?
FSRU terminals use large cylindrical pneumatic fenders conforming to ISO 17357-1:2014, most commonly the Type I net-type (chain-and-tyre net) configuration for ship-to-ship suspension. Standard sizes range from 2500×5500 mm to 4500×9000 mm…
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