Service 05 / 07

Piers & Berthing Fenders

Inspection, structural restoration and reconditioning of cargo, oil, petrochemical and commercial piers and shipyards, to extend their service life and keep berthing safe.

Quay wall lined with tyre fenders and a small vessel moored alongside
  • 40+years of experience in port infrastructure, onshore and offshore
  • 5types of facility: cargo, oil, petrochemical and commercial piers, and shipyards
  • Bollard Pulltests supported by our pier bollard inspections

The service

Our experience covers the structural and operational restoration of tanks, structures, equipment and cargo piers, prolonging their service life and securing optimal operation. We offer comprehensive solutions to maintain the safety and operational efficiency of port facilities.

  • Inspection and diagnosis of port facilities
  • Structural and operational restoration of piers, structures and equipment
  • Reconditioning of structures on cargo, oil, petrochemical and commercial piers and in shipyards
  • Inspection reports for berthing fenders
  • Inspection of pier bollards for certification and Bollard Pull tests

Inspection and diagnosis

We carry out thorough inspections and precise diagnoses to identify what a port facility needs to improve. The result is an inspection report that supports the decisions that follow.

Tanzaca inspectors taking measurements on the deck of a ship. Photo from Tanzaca's project record.

Structural and operational restoration

We recondition the structures of cargo, oil, petrochemical and commercial piers and of shipyards, prolonging their service life.

Pier of a marine terminal seen from the berth. Photo from Tanzaca's project record.
Pier of a marine terminal seen from the berth. Photo from Tanzaca's project record.

Berthing fenders

We inspect berthing fenders and issue the corresponding inspection reports. We also manage and supply fenders and impact absorbers.

Tanzaca technician next to a large rubber fender. Photo from Tanzaca's project record.

Mooring winches and port equipment

Bollards and Bollard Pull tests

We inspect pier bollards for certification and for Bollard Pull tests, assuring berthing capacity.

Pier with a mooring bollard and a fender, with a tanker in the background. Photo from Tanzaca's project record.

How a project runs

  1. Inspection and diagnosis

    Thorough inspection and precise diagnosis of the facility. The findings are documented in an inspection report.

  2. Engineering and supply

    Definition of the solution, and management and supply of the equipment it requires.

  3. National fabrication

    Equipment and components fabricated with national raw materials whenever that is the best option.

  4. Repair and reconditioning

    Structural and operational restoration, with surface treatment and protective coatings.

  5. Testing and delivery

    Verification of the work, including Bollard Pull tests where they apply, with regulatory compliance as the goal.

Related experience

  • Inspection reports for berthing fenders and storage tanks
  • Inspection of pier bollards for certification and Bollard Pull tests
  • Repair and maintenance of port, oil and commercial piers

See our featured work

Reference standards

Reference standards commonly applied in the sector. They are listed for orientation and do not replace the specification of each project.

PIANC
Guidelines for the design of fender systems.
BS 6349-4
Maritime works: code of practice for the design of fendering and mooring systems.
OCIMF MEG4
Mooring Equipment Guidelines.

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