Fenders are the most important piece of equipment used in marine operations. They help protect ships and vessels from colliding directly with the docking platform. However, different types of fenders are available. People generally ask about the differences between pneumatic fenders and Yokohama fenders.   Pneumatic and Yokohama fenders are functionally the same. The reason…

Oil is produced and extracted in a few countries, but consumed worldwide, right? The extraction of oil is not a straightforward process. It requires dedicated machines and structures to reach beneath the earth’s surface. For this purpose, specialized oil rigs are used. Interestingly, there are different types of oil rigs available to be used.  …

Marine fenders have been in use for decades. In fact, marine operations such as berthing, mooring, and other activities are impossible without them. There are different types of marine fenders. Among these, pneumatic fenders are very popular. However, many have no idea what they are, so they ask: What is a pneumatic rubber fender?  …

Jerryborg Marine’s FMS (Fender Monitoring System) is a condition monitoring system for inflatable fenders, primarily designed to track the fender’s operational status in real time during berthing.   In port and offshore engineering projects, inflatable fenders are typically subjected to repeated pressure changes over extended periods, with internal pressure fluctuating continuously as the ship berths….

An offshore drilling platform is a marine structure primarily used for drilling wells. It is equipped with drilling, power, communication, and navigation systems, as well as safety, lifesaving, and living facilities. It is an indispensable tool for offshore oil and gas exploration and development.   Classification by structure: (1) Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODU): Jack-up…

Ships and vessels are protected by modern features that prevent accidents. However, sometimes these accidents cannot be prevented despite having modern features. That’s where marine salvage comes in handy. It assists in rescuing the ship or vessel under threat. There are different types of marine salvage.   Each marine salvage operation is unique. Some salvage…

Ships and vessels perform different marine operations. Among these, berthing is an important activity that is done to park the ship or vessel on a dock or pier. Sometimes, a ship is berthed using mooring anchors. However, many people don’t know how to berth ships using mooring anchors.    Interestingly, many people seem to be…

Mooring bollards are important equipment used in marine operations. They are small posts found in harbors, docks, or ports to tie ships and boats. In other words, these posts serve as tie points to help keep boats and ships secured in the harbor. However, there are a few commonly used mooring bollards that you’ll see…

Protection of ships and vessels is the utmost priority during marine operations. The reason is that these vessels are very expensive. To make them safer, different equipment is used during marine operations. Among these, pneumatic fenders are commonly used. However, many people don’t understand the basics of pneumatic fenders.   However, pneumatic fenders play a…

An anchor is an object that ships drop in a water body during their stay. It goes deep into the seabed and keeps the ship safe against unnecessary drifting. Anchors remain connected to the ship via strong, rugged chains. There are different components of an anchor chain that can withstand the load when the anchor…