Tugboat Fender

Tugboat fender is a cylindrical fender used for various tugboats for pushing, erecting, extending and slanting operations. The tugboat rubber fender adopts vulcanization technology, which has good performance, long service life and easy installation.

Tugboat fenders require careful selection of design, materials and quality manufacturing due to their demanding applications. They are compression molded in high-pressure hot fluid heating molds and have excellent seawater resistance. These fenders also have excellent resistance to ozone aging and UV resistance, which can extend their service life under harsh working conditions.

Due to the unique design, these tug fenders are very suitable for protecting the round profile, and are generally installed at the fore and aft of the tug for port operations, and can also be installed on the side of the tug. When multiple fenders are used, faulty components can be easily replaced. The bow and stern fenders absorb the load evenly over a large area. In addition, these fenders are easy to install and disassemble, and can be fixed on the hull with a chain or tie, which is easy to install and has good overall product performance. Therefore, they are very popular with small port owners and tugboat owners.

As a professional manufacturer and supplier of marine fenders, Boomarine provides tugboat rubber fenders of various custom sizes. We also stock a large number of combined materials (such as rubber/UHMW-PE) fenders for bow, stern and side use. In addition, we can also provide a complete ready-to-install kit, including tapered ends, transition pieces, connecting plugs, end plugs, drill holes, and stern and bow fender kits. With our extensive experience in marine fenders, we can provide you with tailor-made recommendations for all types of fenders.

Features of Tugboat Fenders:

• Excellent resilience performance
• Excellent seawater resistance
• Easy to install and maintain
• High energy absorption and low force reaction
• Excellent resistance to ozone aging and UV resistance

Applications of Tugboat Fenders:

• Tugboat fenders are widely used in:
• Tugboats (bow, stern, and side protection)
• Icebreakers
• Work and supply vessels
• Small ports and marina operations
• Bridge and pile protection
• Escorting and ship assist tasks

Specifications of Tugboat Cylindrical Fender:

φD	φd	A(max)	B(max)	C	φG	ΦJ	weight
250	125	200	570	500	190	75	48
300	150	225	600	700	225	75	69
350	175	250	650	800	250	85	94
400	200	300	670	800	300	100	123
450	225	300	700	850	350	100	155
500	250	300	730	900	375	100	191
600	300	350	800	900	450	125	276
800	400	350	930	1000	600	125	490
900	450	350	1000	1100	675	150	620
1000	500	350	1060	1200	750	150	766
[Units: mm, kg/m]

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Why Choose Boomarine Tugboat Fenders?

• 20+ years of marine fender manufacturing experience
• Independent production capability (extrusion & vulcanization)
• OEM and custom specifications available
• Strict quality inspections for marine conditions
• Excellent after‑sales support and flexible delivery options
• Recognized certifications by ABS, BV, LR, CCS

Installation Guide

Tugboat fenders can be installed using chains, webbing straps or mounting kits, depending on vessel design and application conditions. Proper alignment with hull curvature and secure fixing ensures uniform load distribution and optimal protection.

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