BELZONA FENDER REPAIR

KHIA ID: 4718
Industry: Marine (MRNE)
Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)
Substrate: Rubber
Customer Location: Port, South East England
Application Date: July 2013
Products:

Belzona® 2211 (MP Hi Build Elastomer)


Problem: Fenders on these boats were getting damaged which in turn increased likelihood of damage during contact with other ships. Replacement during annual docking was costly and replacement at other times interupted busy schedules.
Photograph Descriptions
  1. Tug pulled up ready for a fender repair
  2. Damaged fender before repair
  3. Fender being prepared for the rebuild
  4. Completed repair
Application Situation
Fenders on tug boats operated by a major marine services company. these boats guide ships in and out of the Worlds ports, providing safe access into the ports and shipping lanes.
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet SOS-12. 
Belzona Facts
The Belzona repair solution worked out to be a quarter of the replacement cost, Also the repair didn't cost the company any down time as it was carried out between shifts. The repairs were carried out by the crew of the Tug at the quay side. Within hours the Tug was back in service and operating in a safe manner.