TRELLEBORG MARINE & INFRASTRUCTURE Technology-enabled solid fender monitoring means more effective asset maintenance and improved berth management. The solid SmartFenders continuously monitor quay activity and fender performance, providing valuable insights that can help operators improve vessel throughput, extend asset life and optimize maintenance schedules. Capturing the critical events of vessel approach, berthing and eventual departure, the solid SmartFender produces a complete overview of the port / vessel interface. Generated data is wirelessly sent to the SmartPort cloud, where it is processed and stored. Using the SmartPort user interface accessed on a smartphone or tablet, users can follow quay activity in real-time, analyze historical operational performance and have an instant fender status update. The solid SmartFenders by Trelleborg are powered by SmartPort technology and can be integrated with other products in the SmartPort portfolio. The assets are connected through the SmartPort cloud, providing a complete overview of the port / vessel interface in one common user interface.

HOW DO SOLID SMARTFENDERS WORK? OPERATIONAL BENEFITS A solid SmartFender box containing sensors is fitted to new fenders, or retro-fitted to existing ones. The sensors continuously measure a range of criteria, including fender deflection and distance towards jetty and vessel. Data is then transferred in real-time via wireless network to the SmartPort cloud, where it’s processed and stored. Using a smartphone, tablet, desktop or other third-party system, the user interface can be accessed, and data assessed and analyzed. SmartFenders help improve the operational efficiency of port and terminal...