What Are Yokohama Fenders?
Yokohama fenders, also known as pneumatic rubber fenders, are floating, air-inflated marine bumpers designed to absorb shock and reduce collision forces during ship-to-ship and ship-to-quay berthing operations. Developed for large tankers, gas carriers, ferries, offshore platforms and more, these Yokohama marine fenders are durable, reusable, and easy to deploy.
- Outer rubber skin – abrasion and weather resistant
- Reinforced synthetic tyre-cord layer – ensures structural strength
- Inner rubber layer – seals pressurized air (50kPa / 80kPa)
Key Features of OLIPORTS Yokohama Fenders
- ISO 17357-1:2014 Compliant pneumatic rubber fender
- Two versions of Initial internal pressure are available: 50kPa and 80kPa
- Diameters from 500mm to 4500mm, lengths up to 12000mm
- Available types:
- Chain Tyre Net (CTN) Pneumatic Fenders
- With Sling And With Ribbed Fender Pneumatic
- Hydro-Pneumatic Fender (for submarines)
Three Types of Yokohama Fenders For Sale
Chain Tyre Net Pneumatic Fenders
The most widely used Yokohama floating fenders, covered with tires and chains for extra abrasion protection. Ideal for large tankers and heavy-duty STS transfers.
Sling-Type Yokohama Pneumatic Fenders
No external tire net. Lightweight, cost-effective, and easy to deploy. Recommended for coastal and port vessels.
Ribbed Yokohama Pneumatic Fenders
With longitudinal ribs to improve performance and reduce slippage on contact surfaces.
Sizes range from 500(φ)×1000(L)mm to 4500(φ)×12000(L)mm, with custom dimensions. All OLIPORTS pneumatic marine fenders are supplied with: Flange fittings, Inflation valve, Safety valve, Pressure gauge, Chains and shackles (for CTN models). They are simple to inflate, deflate, and redeploy. Regular inspection of air pressure and valve sealing ensures maximum product life.
Installation for Yokohama Pneumatic Fenders
⚠️ Pneumatic fenders must always be secured to a solid structure or reinforced reaction panel to ensure stability and safe energy transfer during berthing impacts.
Hook-Type Mounting
For small and medium-size pneumatic fenders, hook-type installation is a simple and effective method. These fenders can be secured with mooring ropes or chains tied to bollards, cleats, or deck fittings.
Chain-Tyre-Net Mounting
Larger pneumatic fenders, such as 1500×3000mm and above, are typically equipped with a chain tyre net (CTN). The net structure distributes load and protects the rubber body from external abrasion. These fenders are usually secured with heavy-duty chain systems on both ends, attached to quay walls, dolphins, or vessel hull fittings.
Fender Groups Connection
In heavy-duty berthing zones, multiple Yokohama fenders may be interlinked using mooring lines or shackles to form a fender group, providing continuous protection along a berth or hull side.
OLIPORTS provides full technical support for proper fender layout, spacing, and chain length recommendations. Custom bracket or reaction panel designs are available upon request, especially for permanent fender installations.
Yokohama Fender Sizes and Performance
50kPa Yokohama Pneumatic Fender Sizes and Performance
50kPa Yokohama Pneumatic Fender Sizes and Performance Requirements
| Specification( Ф×L ) Diameter * Length (mm) | Initial Internal Pressure at 0% deflection(kPa) | Energy Absorption at 60% compression (kN/m) | Reaction Force at 60% compression (kN) | Hull Pressure at 60% compression(kPa) | Minimum Endurable Pressure at 60% compression(kPa) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 x1000 | 50 | 6 | 64 | 132 | 462 |
| 600 x1000 | 50 | 8 | 74 | 126 | 441 |
| 700 x1500 | 50 | 17 | 137 | 135 | 473 |
| 1000 x1500 | 50 | 32 | 182 | 122 | 427 |
| 1000 x2000 | 50 | 45 | 257 | 132 | 462 |
| 1200 x2000 | 50 | 63 | 297 | 126 | 441 |
| 1500 x3000 | 50 | 153 | 579 | 132 | 462 |
| 1700 x3000 | 50 | 191 | 639 | 128 | 448 |
| 2000 x3500 | 50 | 308 | 875 | 128 | 448 |
| 2500 x4000 | 50 | 663 | 1381 | 137 | 480 |
| 2500 x5500 | 50 | 943 | 2019 | 148 | 518 |
| 3000 x6000 | 50 | 1309 | 2387 | 148 | 455 |
| 3300 x6500 | 50 | 1814 | 3015 | 146 | 511 |
| 3300 x10600 | 50 | 3067 | 5257 | 158 | 553 |
| 4500 x9000 | 50 | 4752 | 5747 | 146 | 511 |
| 4500 x12000 | 50 | 6473 | 7984 | 154 | 539 |
80kPa Yokohama Pneumatic Fender Sizes and Performance
80kPa Yokohama Pneumatic Fender Sizes and Performance Requirements
| Specification( Ф×L ) Diameter * Length (mm) | Initial Internal Pressure at 0% deflection(kPa) | Energy Absorption at 60% compression (kN/m) | Reaction Force at 60% compression (kN) | Hull Pressure at 60% compression(kPa) | Minimum Endurable Pressure at 60% compression(kPa) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 x1000 | 80 | 8 | 85 | 174 | 462 / 609 |
| 600 x1000 | 80 | 11 | 98 | 166 | 581 |
| 700 x1500 | 80 | 24 | 180 | 177 | 620 |
| 1000 x1500 | 80 | 45 | 239 | 160 | 560 |
| 1000 x2000 | 80 | 63 | 338 | 174 | 609 |
| 1200 x2000 | 80 | 88 | 390 | 166 | 581 |
| 1500 x3000 | 80 | 214 | 761 | 174 | 609 |
| 1700 x3000 | 80 | 287 | 840 | 168 | 588 |
| 2000 x3500 | 80 | 430 | 1150 | 168 | 588 |
| 2500 x4000 | 80 | 925 | 1815 | 180 | 630 |
| 2500 x5500 | 80 | 1317 | 2653 | 195 | 683 |
| 3000 x6000 | 80 | 1890 | 2906 | 196 | 599 |
| 3300 x6500 | 80 | 2532 | 3961 | 191 | 669 |
| 3300 x10600 | 80 | 4281 | 6907 | 208 | 728 |
| 4500 x9000 | 80 | 6633 | 7551 | 192 | 672 |
| 4500 x12000 | 80 | 9037 | 10490 | 202 | 707 |
Common Applications of Pneumatic Fenders
- Ship-to-ship operations (STS)
- LNG/LPG terminals
- Offshore platform berthing
- Cruise ship & ferry docking
- Port berths with high tidal variation
- Submarine hull protection (Hydro-pneumatic)
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Why Choose OLIPORTS Yokohama Fenders?
At OLIPORTS, we understand that rubber fenders are not just buffers—they are critical to the safety and efficiency of your port operations. That’s why we take fender engineering seriously—from raw materials to design to global delivery.
Every batch of rubber meets international material standards, including:
- Tensile Strength / Elongation at Break: GB/T528, ASTM D412, ISO 37 : ≥16Mpa
- Hardness: GB/T531, ASTM D2240, DIN 53505 : ≤ 84 Degree
- Compression Set: GB/T7759, ISO 815, JIS K 6261 : ≤ 30 % ( 70℃, 22h, 25%)
- Tear Resistance: ASTM D624 Die B, BS ISO34-1 : ≥70 kN/m
- Abrasion Resistance: GB/T9867, ISO 4649 : ≤150mm³
- Bond Strength Steel to Rubber: ≥7 kN/m
- Ozone Resistance: No surface cracks (40°C, 48h, 50 pphm at 20%)
OLIPORTS yokohama fenders are manufactured using high-quality, wear-resistant rubber reinforced with 3-strand synthetic tire cord layers. This premium construction delivers exceptional durability, energy absorption, and long service life—even in the most extreme marine conditions.
As a professional marine fender manufacturer, OLIPORTS provides end-to-end services from R&D and structural design to material selection and final performance testing.
Every pneumatic fender undergoes rigorous pressure and load testing, either in our own testing facilities or through third-party certification authorities such as: Bureau Veritas (BV)、American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)、Det Norske Veritas (DNV).
Engineered by Know-How, Not Just Numbers
We don’t just manufacture—we engineer. OLIPORTS brings over a decade of hands-on port equipment experience. We understand the critical parameters that affect fender system selection:
- Ship Information: Deadweight, LOA, displacement, bow radius, hull pressure
- Berth Conditions: Fender spacing, deck level, soffit level, tide range, wind force
- Site Conditions: Water salinity, winter ice presence, climate zones, UV exposure
This allows us to recommend the most suitable fender type, size, and installation system, with full customization options.
Expertise That Cuts Rework and Guesswork
From fender sizing to drawing approval, from sample production to mass delivery—we reduce the trial-and-error. OLIPORTS is known for:
- Reviewing drawings with technical accuracy
- Reducing sample delivery time and rework
- Producing fenders that fit right, perform well, and last long
Every project is handled with attention to detail, to ensure that your fender system performs safely from day one.
Manufacturing + Global Fulfillment
With global delivery experience across more than 40 countries, OLIPORTS offers fast, professional, and reliable service. Whether it’s one berth or an entire terminal, we support your port project with reliable rubber fender solutions built to ISO and IACS standards.
Upon completion, we provide a formal test report certifying the performance metrics—including pressure endurance, energy absorption, and reaction force compliance—to ensure full traceability and international class society approval.
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