Frontal panel

Frontal panels are important parts of the Marine Fender units on high performance systems. By distributing reaction forces they provide low hull pressures and cope with large tidal variations. They play an important role in protection vessels. They are designed to allow expected shear forces induced by the vessel with its belting traveling along the outer face at higher speeds. Fender panels reduce the snagging risk.

Specification & Design should consider below:
Hull pressures and tidal range
Lead-in bevels and chamfers
Bending moment and shear
Local buckling
Limit state load factors
Steel grade, material request
Permissible stresses
Weld sizes and types
Rubber Fender connections
UHMW-PE attachment
Chain connections
Lifting points
Paint systems
Corrosion allowance
Maintenance and service life