Shannon Foynes is set to undergo a two-year expansion project that will add 117 meters of jetty length, supporting offshore renewable development and easing congestion at Dublin Port.
To equip this new infrastructure, ShibataFenderTeam supplied seven sets of Double CSS Cell Fenders 1000 with closed-box steel panels (7600×2000 millimetres (mm)) and 70 mm thick UHMW-PE pads.
Additionally, 11 steel ladders, 11 safety chains, and 181 metres of steel toe rail were provided to ensure safe access and operations at the port. The project scope also included seven Horn Bollards, each with a 100-tonne capacity.
To withstand the port’s tidal variations, large fender panels were required, prompting our engineering team to design a Double Cell Fender solution that reportedly maximises energy absorption and stability.
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A custom flange securely fixed the lower fender to the combi wall. For added durability, the UHMW-PE pads were secured with cap nuts, providing additional shear resistance.
Alongside these engineering solutions, steel ladders and safety chains grant safe access for personnel, while the 181-metre steel toe rail reduces the risk of falls and protects both people and vehicles, according to ShibataFenderTeam.
Last October, Mota-Engil commissioned ShibataFenderTeam to provide fender solutions for the new extended quay of the Port of Callao’s South Terminal.
