MARINE FENDER SYSTEMS

ESC supplies complete marine fender systems for ports, terminals, harbors, jetties, offshore facilities, and waterfront infrastructure projects. Working with experienced PIANC-aligned manufacturing partners, ESC delivers engineered fender solutions designed to safely absorb berthing energy while protecting both vessels and marine structures.

Available in a wide range of configurations, sizes, and rubber grades, ESC Marine Fender Systems are engineered to meet project-specific berthing requirements and operating conditions. Our experienced team can assist with fender selection, berthing energy calculations, detailed design, manufacturing, testing, and installation support.

Marine fender systems play a critical role in protecting vessels and waterfront infrastructure during berthing operations. By absorbing and distributing berthing energy, fenders help reduce impact forces on vessels, quay walls, docks, jetties, and terminals while improving operational safety.

Proper fender selection is essential to ensure adequate energy absorption, reaction forces, durability, and long-term performance based on vessel size, operational frequency, and environmental conditions

ESC offers complete Marine Rubber Fender Systems

Full range of fender types, sizes and rubber grades
Manufacturers certified to PIANC 2002, ISO 9001, ISO 14001
Experienced design engineers for berthing energy calculations & fender selection and detailed design of fender and frontal panels to PIANC 2002, BS 6349:4 & EAU 2004

Intimate understanding for integration into berthing structureHighly skilled and experienced front panel fabricators
High quality mixture of natural, synthetic rubbers from reputable and prequalified suppliers with strict quality control
Global supply network in Asia and Europe
Full suite of in-house testing equipment all the way up to 2,000 metric tons compression

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MARINE FENDER TYPES

Cone Fender

Cell Fender

Element Fender

Arch Fender

Cylindrical Fender

Square Fender

Pneumatic Fender

Foam Filled Fender

Marine Fender Types

DESIGN, MANUFACTURE & TESTING

PRELIMINARY DESIGN & BUDGETING

ESC can complete a preliminary assessment and design of the most appropriate fender system to allow budgeting and estimation for projects. ESC can complete this even with a limited information set.

MARINE FENDER SYSTEM DETAILED DESIGN

ESC has developed software that assist in calculating berthing energies for the project's complete vessel range which are then used to specify the optimal fender configuration which includes - rubber fender selection, frontal panel sizing and location, chain and anchor design and if appropriate cathodic protection design. These calculations are completed to PIANC guidelines by default with some special references to other standards such as Full manufacturing and layout drawings are produced to enable high quality production and comprehensive detailing for installation on site.

MANUFACTURING

ESC's fender product line is comprehensive, with over 50 profiles and 5 rubber grades (low reaction to super high reaction force) to select from. The frontal pad fabrication facility (complete with blasting and painting) is in close proximity to the fender facility which makes factory visits and ex-mill logistics more convenient and efficient. Components such as chains and anchors are produced by pre-qualified manufacturers also in close proximity to the facilities.

QUALITY ASSURANCE & TESTING

Marine Fender Rubber is an engineered material that exhibits optimal properties in terms of cost, energy absorption, wear resistance, UV resistance and more. An engineered mixture of additives is used to improve the overall mechanical and wear properties of the material. The rubber utilised comes from the highest quality sources and is inspected and testing in accordance with the ISO 9001 Quality Management System. Some parameters tested are: tensile strength, elongation at break, compression set, hardness, density, seawater resistance, tear resistance, ozone resistance, abrasion resistant, bond strength and ageing.

Design, Manufacture & Testing

DESIGN STANDARDS

Code of Practice for Design of Fendering and Mooring Systems: BS 6349: Part 4 (2014)
PIANC WG33 Guidelines for the Design of Fenders (2002)
Recommendations of the Committee for Waterfront Structures, Harbours and Waterways (EAU 2004)
PIANC Report of the International Commission for Improving the Design of Fender Systems: Supplement to Bulletin No.45 (1984)
Actions in the Design of Maritime and Harbour Works: ROM 0.2-90 (1990)
Recommendations for the Design of the Maritime Configuration of Ports, Approach Channels and Harbour Basins: ROM 3.1-99 (1999)
Dock Fenders – Rosa 2000 Edition No.1
Engineering and Design of Military Ports: Unified Facilities Criteria UFC 4-159-02 (2004)
Design of Piers And Wharves: Unified Facilities Criteria UFC 4-152-01 (2005)
Guidelines for the Design of Maritime Structures – Australia: AS4997 (2005)
Engineering Standards for Port & Harbour Structures Design Manual —Philippine Ports Authority (2009)
Determining and Reporting the Berthing Energy and Reaction of Marine Fenders: ASTM F2192-05 (2005)