New Protective Fender For Offshore Structures Developed By Seaward

Seaward International, Inc. has developed a new marine fender specifically for the protection of the legs of offshore platforms and structures. The new Sea Guard® (shown above) fender eliminates damage to both the platform leg and the vessel due to accidental collisions. These fenders provide the standoff and energy absorption necessary to safely cushion the impact. They are currently in use for platform leg protection in the Gulf of Mexico.

Sea Guards are also well suited to a variety of other applications where a rugged and streamlined fender is needed between fixed or f l o a t i n g structures and ships, barges, or service craft. Other current applications include use between a tug and barge in the notch of an integrated tug/barge combination, or on general cargo berths.

These fenders are constructed with a resilient foam core, which is covered with nylon-reinforced elastomer. The netless design of the Sea Guard gives the fender a smooth, s n a g - f r e e , low-friction exterior. The ends are built with a long taper and extra reinforcement caps. These allow sliding contact, which prevents the vessel from catching on the fender.

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