Differences of pneumatic fenders and submarine rubber fenders
Pneumatic Fenders
It also be called Yokohama fender, widely use for STS operation.
Features:
- Versatility: Adaptable to various tidal conditions and vessel sizes. Use between mother vessel and small vessels. For large vessels during STS operation, primary fenders and secondary fenders are necessary.
- Ease of Installation: Can be deflated for transport and storage.Transport deflated is more cost-efficient.
- Durability: Made from reinforced rubber and strong synthetic materials.Can be repaired if surface of fender damaged.
Submarine Rubber Fenders
Also call Hydraulic pneumatic fender, use for the docking of the submarine.
Features:
- Specialized Design: Tailored for submarine hulls. Fender body partially filled with water. Sometimes need counterweight concrete steel at bottom of fender.
- Custom Fit: Install vertically tofit specific submarine dimensions, and need to filled with water inside to make sure fenders which part below sea water can protect submarine.
- Enhanced Durability: Built for underwater conditions.
Key Differences of two type fenders
Application:
Pneumatic fenders are versatile for various vesselsfor STS operation; submarine fenders are specific to submarines while docking.
Design:
Pneumatic fenders use horizontally and floating above water. And submarine fenders are contoured for submarines and use vertically and semi-floating.
Installation:
Pneumatic fenders are easier to install and maintain.
