In the complex ecosystem of a working port, the integrity of the quay wall is paramount. Protecting this critical infrastructure from the constant impact of berthing […]
In the demanding world of maritime operations, protecting multi-million dollar assets during berthing is non-negotiable. Super cone rubber fenders have emerged as the gold standard for […]
Tugboats are the powerful workhorses of the maritime world, guiding massive vessels through congested harbors and narrow channels. To perform these critical maneuvers without damaging themselves […]
In the bustling world of harbors and shipyards, protecting multi-million dollar assets is paramount. Fenders are the unsung heroes, absorbing immense energy during vessel berthing. Among […]
Last winter, Captain Jake—harbor master at Gulf Coast Maritime Terminal—got a 3 AM call: a 100,000-ton container ship had collided with a dock during a 60mph gust. […]
Last year, Tina—manager of Harbor Lights Marina on Puget Sound—stood ankle-deep in seawater, staring at a shattered rubber fender and a cracked dock piling. A 45-foot […]
Last winter, Captain Maria of the Sea Breezefishing trawler stared in horror as her hull scraped against a marina dock—her 10kcatchspoiled,repairscosting8k. The culprit? A worn-out rubber fender that […]
Last month, I called Captain Jake—he runs a 5-tug fleet in Houston, hauling oil barges up the Mississippi. “Man, I’m done,” he said, voice tired. “Last week, […]
Last spring, I met Mike—owner of Pine Tree Marina, a family-run spot on Lake Michigan. “I’m sick of fixing docks,” he sighed, pointing to a cracked […]