Pneumatic fenders from Trelleborg specified for ship-to-ship operation in Italy Trelleborg has supplied eight of its high quality pneumatic rubber fenders for a new ship-to-ship (STS) operation on the eastern coast of Sicily as part of a long-term rental agreement. Fast and easy to deploy, Trelleborg’s quality assured fenders provided the ideal solution, and the flexibility to have a system installed on a more cost effective, long-term rental basis. Trelleborg road freighted four of its 2.5m x 5.5m fenders from its warehouse, direct to the port, while the remaining four 3.3m x 6.5m fenders were delivered direct from the Trelleborg factory where the fenders were manufactured. Pneumatic fenders require minimal maintenance, so costs are kept down. Constructed of several layers of thick rubber and strong nylon fabric tyre cord, they will not deteriorate under cyclic loads and a high level of buoyancy is maintained. Air within the fender has consistent elasticity and compressibility, ensuring continual performance. Trelleborg’s floating foam and pneumatic fender rental service is a highly cost effective solution for temporary applications and offers a wide range of products. With strategically located centres across Europe and Asia Pacific, fendering products can be delivered and installed quickly, often within days. Outer rubber Tyre-cord layers Inner rubber The main elements of pneumatic fender construction. The number of tyre-cord layers is dependent on the application. Website: trelleborg.com/marine Email: [email protected]