Collection: Quay fenders

What are quay fenders?

Quay fenders are marine protection systems installed along quay walls, berths, and mooring structures to absorb berthing energy when a vessel comes into contact with the quay. By reducing impact forces, quay fenders help protect both the vessel hull and the quay structure during docking and mooring operations.

Quay fenders are typically designed for permanent installation and are selected based on operating conditions such as vessel size, berthing frequency, and the layout of the berth.

Where are quay fenders used?

Quay fenders are used in locations where vessels regularly berth against fixed infrastructure. Typical applications include commercial ports and terminals, quay walls and jetties, dolphins and berthing structures, inland waterways, ferry and Ro-Ro berths, and industrial harbours where repeated docking operations take place.

In these environments, quay fenders provide a durable, low-maintenance solution that supports safe vessel handling and helps reduce long-term damage to both ships and port infrastructure.

What are dock fenders?

Dock fenders is a commonly used term for fenders installed along docks, quay walls, and berthing structures. In practice, dock fenders and quay fenders refer to the same type of marine fendering system designed to protect vessels and fixed infrastructure during berthing operations.

The term “dock fenders” is often used in a more general or regional context, while “quay fenders” is more common in professional port and terminal environments. Regardless of terminology, the function and application remain the same.