OPINION: The ‘Wild West’ of fender vendors

Mishra Kumar, business unit director - R&D at Trelleborg Marine & Infrastructure

Fenders may not hold the glamour of digital technologies, but they are still part of smart operations for ports and ships. 

If a fender fails during a collision or heavy berthing, it can be hugely damaging to a company’s performance, profitability and reputation.

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