Yokohama fenders can also be used for ship to ship operation, which other fenders cannot do. On this process, the both ends of fenders can be connected with the chains whose another ends are fixed onto the vessel hull.
The space on the vessels are generally limited. The Yokohama fenders can be deflated stored in warehouse. When carrying out duties, the Yokohama fenders can be inflated with air or hydrogen. This process helps to strengthen their ability to endure large compression.
Yokohama fenders are manufactured with high quality rubber materials, which makes them not be damaged easily. The material can also provide high energy absorption and low reaction force. For inclined berthing, large shear forces can be absorbed by the fenders as well.
What makes Yokohama fenders suitable for ship to ship operation mainly results from the floating feature of the fenders. They can float between the ships and act as cushion to prevent immediate collision.
Yokohama Fenders Drawing and Dimensions:
Funktionen:
- Low reaction force and reasonable reaction force even under excess load conditions
- Suitable for inclined berthing
- Suitable for small and large tidal ranges
- Easy and fast to deploy
- Low hull pressure
