Successful Application of NANHAI Pneumatic Fenders in UAE STS Project
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06/04/2025Petrobras Offshore Oil and Gas Transshipment Project Successfully Uses NANHAI Pneumatic Fenders (D4.5×L6.4m)
Overview
In 2020, Petrobras, a global leader in energy, successfully deployed 25 sets of NANHAI pneumatic fenders (D4.5×L6.4 meters) in its offshore oil and gas transshipment operations. These high-performance fenders ensured safe berthing between FPSOs and tankers. As a result, the entire transshipment process became safer and more reliable.
Customer Background
Petrobras is Brazil’s national oil company and one of the world’s top deepwater oil and gas producers. Because of its complex offshore operations, the company requires high standards for safety, efficiency, and equipment reliability. In particular, operating in rough sea conditions calls for dependable protection systems.
Project Challenges
This project took place in deepwater areas off the coast of Brazil. Therefore, the team faced several serious challenges:
- The vessels were large and operated frequently. Consequently, traditional fenders could not provide enough shock absorption.
- The sea conditions were rough, with strong winds and waves that increased berthing risks.
- Moreover, the transshipment process demanded fenders that were not only strong and durable but also easy to maintain.
NANHAI’s Solution
To address these challenges, NANHAI provided 25 customized pneumatic fenders (4.5 meters in diameter and 6.4 meters in length). Each fender was specially designed to meet Petrobras's demanding offshore requirements. Their key features included:
- First, high energy absorption helped reduce the impact between the FPSO and tankers.
- In addition, reinforced nylon cord layers allowed the fenders to withstand tough weather and extend service life.
- Furthermore, a quick inflation and deflation system made installation and maintenance much easier at sea.
- To ensure safety, each fender used a dual-end flange design with built-in safety valves.
Meanwhile, a professional offshore team handled the installation and testing process, making sure everything worked under real marine conditions.
Project Results
Thanks to these solutions, the project achieved strong results:
- Multiple berthing operations were carried out safely each day.
- Not a single fender showed any signs of air leakage or structural damage.
- Moreover, the Petrobras project team gave highly positive feedback.
- Ultimately, this project demonstrated NANHAI’s expertise and reliability in advanced offshore applications.
Customer Feedback
“The fender systems from NANHAI work reliably. They help us handle frequent offshore transshipments safely. We trust their quality.”
— Offshore Project Operations Manager, Petrobras
Project Summary and Outlook
In conclusion, this project confirmed the excellent performance of NANHAI pneumatic fenders in offshore oil and gas transshipment. Moving forward, we will continue to provide custom, high-reliability fender solutions to offshore energy clients around the world.
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