Collection: Yokohama type pneumatic fenders

What are Yokohama fenders?

Yokohama fenders are pneumatic marine fenders designed to absorb berthing energy by compressing air inside a reinforced rubber body. They are widely used to protect vessels and marine structures during berthing, mooring, and ship-to-ship operations.

What are pneumatic fenders?

A pneumatic fender is an inflatable rubber fender that uses compressed air as the main energy-absorbing medium. When a vessel comes alongside, the internal air pressure is compressed, allowing the fender to absorb impact energy in a controlled and progressive way. For this reason, the terms pneumatic fender and Yokohama fender are commonly used interchangeably.

Why are pneumatic fenders called Yokohama fenders?

The name Yokohama fender originates from the Yokohama Rubber Company, one of the first manufacturers to develop and standardise pneumatic marine fenders for global use. Over time, the term became a generic industry name describing this specific fender type and operating principle, rather than a specific brand.

Correct spelling of Yokohama fenders

The correct spelling is Yokohama fenders. Online, this term is sometimes misspelled as yokahama fender, yokahama fenders or yokohoma fenders. These variations generally refer to the same product: a floating, air-filled pneumatic marine fender.

Applications

Yokohama fenders are used in a wide range of marine and offshore applications, including ship-to-ship operations, ship-to-jetty berthing in ports, offshore platforms and floating structures, dredging projects, and temporary or mobile fendering solutions where floating capability is required.