Pneumatic floating rubber fender is one of the necessary safety equipment for ships entering and leaving ports. Its main role is to protect the contact between the ship and the dock, preventing collisions and wear. This paper will introduce the use of Marine ball and matters needing attention.

Second, the type of Marine ball

There are two types of fender: air bag fender and rubber fender. Air bag fender is the use of inflatable air bags to provide buoyancy, according to the size and weight of the ship can choose different specifications of the ball. Rubber fender is made of rubber material, with better compression and wear resistance.

Third, the use of ship fender

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Fender installation: The fender is usually installed on the berthing rack above the dock and fixed by steel cables and boom. During the installation process, it is necessary to ensure that there is sufficient space between the ball and the ship to avoid collision.

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Fender inflation: For the airbag fender, it is necessary to use a special air pump to fill it with air until the specified pressure is reached. Pay attention to controlling the inflation speed during the inflation process, so as not to overinflation resulting in fender rupture.

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Rubber fender adjustment: During the berthing process of the ship, the position and quantity of the fender need to be adjusted according to the size and weight of the ship. Normally, rubber fenders should be evenly distributed on both sides of the ship to balance hull pressure.