Patent pending status for Trelleborg fender system

The marine fender load monitoring system can be used to measure both the impact on fenders when a vessel berths, and the on-going force applied as the vessel continues to bear against them whilst docked.

Trelleborg’s technical director, Scott Smith, said, “We’re always looking to develop new products, and indeed, find new innovations that will enhance our existing product line. The data collected by this system could prove to be invaluable to ports and harbours all over the world in avoiding disputes and the costly downtime associated with insurance claims”.

“One key advantage of the system is that it can be adapted to suit the needs of the environment in which it is located; we understand the market need for bespoke solutions in improving efficiencies and minimising downtime and we have developed this system in response to that requirement,” he added.