LIGHTWEIGHT FENDERS IMPROVE FUEL CONSUMPTION

摘要

Vessel owners are therefore focusing on reducing operational costs, particularly in terms of fuel consumption. Manuplas has developed lightweight vessel fendering systems which are up to 60% lighter than traditional rubber D fenders. These fenders help to improve speed and fuel consumption of wind farm vessels and crew transfer monohulls/catamarans. Such lightweight fender systems are also proving popular for a range of other vessels which operate at high speeds in challenging maritime conditions including high speed interceptor vessels, lifeboats, military vessels, patrol boats and search and rescue vessels.The fenders are manufactured from a cross-linked polyethylene foam with a non-marking spray applied polyurethane elastomer skin.