Trelleborg Marine and Infrastructure company News and Trends items

The term Mose, recalling as it does Moses and the Red Sea, is a particularly apt name for the project aimed at saving Venice and its lagoon from the ever-higher tides that are threatening this historic Italian showplace. The Mose, constructed by the Ministero delle Infrastrutture e dei Trasporti – Provveditorato Interregionale per le Opere Pubbliche del Triveneto, thr...

The seminars will see the experts at Trelleborg and a number of guest speakers from across the industry discuss a range of key industry issues, including the importance of rubber compound composition in the whole-life performance of fender systems. The seminars will provide valuable insight on marine fender design and selection best practice as well as the latest docking...

Richard Hepworth, President of Trelleborg''s marine systems operation, says: “Tugs may be fitted with up to four types of fender, each of which serves a particular purpose. However, as tugs have become more powerful, choosing the right type, size and arrangement has become increasingly critical. It''s now more important than ever to look for ways to increase service lif...

The rig is being built in Trelleborg''s new Berryville facility in Virginia, U.S., and represents a substantial investment for the business. When complete, it will be the biggest fender test rig in operation in the industry capable of testing fenders up to the largest commercially available sizes. Richard Hepworth, President of Trelleborg''s marine operation, said: “A...

The film, which is split into three chapters for easy viewing, focuses on how to improve port performance after years of under investment, the need to regulate the market to guarantee the quality of port equipment, and how greater cooperation can practically achieve efficiencies throughout the supply chain and the industry as a whole. Richard Hepworth, President of Tr...

The report found that 74% of port owners and operators are still suffering unscheduled downtime. Fender damage was the most frequently cited cause, with 20% of owners and operators having suffered downtime due to damage to their systems. Richard Hepworth, President of Trelleborg''s marine systems operation, says: “The high incidence of fender damage and the subseque...

Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the Seatrade Middle East Maritime exhibition and conference is the region''s leading shipping and maritime event. Richard Hepworth, President of Trelleborg''s marine operation, says: “Our latest Barometer Report revealed t...

Berths 1 and 2 at the Breakbulk Terminal are old concrete structures that require the installation of a superior fender system as part of the upgrade works. DICT discovered that another port in Davao had upgraded their berth using low quality fender systems that cracked within just months of installation and the frontal frames began to corrode too. DICT quickly embar...

Lloyd Pond, Assistant Harbour Master at Falmouth Harbour Commissioners, says: “We were very impressed with Trelleborg''s solution and the service we received was second to none. The buoys were manufactured locally, which meant we were able to actually go and see the factory where they were produced – what we found was a very accomplished operation. “It''s actually th...

The Prevention First exhibition is organised by the California State Lands Commission (CSLC), which sets the requirements for marine jetties throughout California. Representatives from Trelleborg will showcase their portfolio of docking, mooring and fender system solutions, as well as discussing the importance of technical and aftersales support, and the service Trell...

An overwhelming 98% of consultants and contractors also said they expect capital and operational expenditure budgets to increase. So, despite other challenges revealed by the report, the overall picture is optimistic. Richard Hepworth, President of Trelleborg''s marine operation, says: “Spending these increased budgets strategically is what will really help ports to i...

Trelleborg believes the findings point to the need for more supplier involvement across the whole supply chain, with engagement essential at every stage. Suppliers should work with port owners and operators to understand the day to day operational requirements and pain points of the native environment, with consultants to ensure the highest standards of specification, a...

Richard Hepworth, President of Trelleborg''s marine operation, says: “We''ve been working on raising awareness of the issue of rubber quality for a while, and it''s brilliant to see this work translating in practical terms in the market. “DP World wanted to ensure they could verify the quality of the rubber that would be used in the fender systems for the berths – an...

The Barometer Report 4, an independent study of 200 port owners, operators, contractors and consultants conducted by Trelleborg''s marine systems operation, reveals that 77% of consultants and contractors don''t know the correct ratio of ingredients in a superior rubber compound used in fenders. Richard Hepworth, President of Trelleborg''s marine systems operation, sa...

The two MV1250 linked corner fender systems, each of which comprises three modular fender panels, will be installed either side of seven MV750 side modular fenders at the 84 meter quay. One MV750 side panel will also be installed on either side of the quay at 16 meters. Askjell Våge, Managing Director at A. Våge AS, says: “Located just 1,300 kilometers from the North ...

The two MV1250 linked corner fender systems, each of which comprises three modular fender panels, will be installed either side of seven MV750 side modular fenders at the 84 meter quay. One MV750 side panel will also be installed on either side of the quay at 16 meters. Askjell Våge, Managing Director at A. Våge AS, says: “Located just 1,300 kilometers from the North ...

Trelleborg has long supported the work of PIANC, the International Association of Waterborne Transport Infrastructure, which is the global organization that provides guidance for the sustainable development of ports and waterways. PIANC provides a forum for interested parties from across the world to join forces to provide expert advice on cost-effective, reliable and su...

Peter Nilsson, President and CEO of Trelleborg Group, says: “Trelleborg''s multi-year restructuring work is continuing to yield results. The continuous and daily improvements conducted within the scope of a strategic continuity program form the basis for the Group''s success. Our geographic balance is continuing to progress in the right direction while our market positio...

The group enjoyed a presentation by Trelleborg Marine Systems'' EMSA Director, Marco Gaal, which detailed the latest developments in rubber technology for marine fenders, and the impact these technical advances have on the understanding of fender performance and lifecycle. Key to the organisation of the event was Alfred Roubos, Project Leader at the Port of Rotterdam....

As part of ongoing investment in its U.S. operations, Trelleborg Marine Systems will relocate all of its existing employees from its current site in Clear Brook, Virginia, to operate from Berryville. The development of the state-of-the-art facility is expected to be complete towards the end of 2014. The new site will house a 45,000 square foot manufacturing facility f...

Due to an increase in vessel size and the need to optimize safety, there has been an increasing demand for load monitoring and remote release functionality to reduce operators'' exposure to danger through controlled release of the mooring lines. The need for these capabilities in a more compact footprint has largely driven the development of the QRH Compact Series. These...