Ribbed Pneumatic Fenders is designed with raised rib instead of traditional chain and tire net. Compare with net type pneumatic fenders, this ribbed pneumatic fender has lower weight. The protection of the body is better than the sling type pneumatic rubber fenders. Ribbed type pneumatic fenders are well suitable for the ship-to-ship or ship-to-quay operation. And better for the ship hull allowed lower hull pressure.
Note: The floating pneumatic rubber fenders have sometimes been colloquially referred to as “Yokohama Fenders” or “Yokohama type fenders” – ISO 17357:2002 Ships and marine technology — High-pressure floating pneumatic rubber fenders.
Ribbed Pneumatic Fenders Performance
The performance of ribbed pneumatic rubber fenders shall be specified in terms of Guaranteed Energy Absorption (GEA), Reaction Force at GEA deflection, and Hull Pressure at GEA deflection.
All Evergreen Maritime floating pneumatic rubber fenders are manufactured and third party (ABS, LR, BV, CCS) certified in compliance with ISO 17357:2002.
Refer: ISO 17357:2002 Ships and marine technology — High-pressure floating pneumatic rubber fenders.