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Applications of DD Hollow Rubber Fender | D Shaped Dock Bumper

The DD Hollow Rubber Fender is a versatile impact protection system with a dual D-shaped profile (outer D-shape + inner D-shaped cavity). This design provides higher compression, better energy absorption, and longer service life compared to standard solid fenders. Its applications extend across marine, industrial, logistics, transport, infrastructure, and commercial sectors, making it one of the most widely used dock bumpers in Sabah, Sarawak, and Brunei.

 

🔹 1. Marine & Port Applications

Marine environments in Borneo require robust impact absorption systems to protect vessels and structures.

• Port & Harbor Walls
  • Installed along berthing walls, quay edges, and jetty fronts to absorb energy when ships dock.
  • Key ports: Kota Kinabalu Port, Sepanggar Bay Container Port, Sandakan Port, Tawau Port (Sabah); Kuching Port, Bintulu Port, Miri Port, Sibu Port (Sarawak); Muara Port, Kuala Belait Port (Brunei).
• Jetty & Wharf Protection
  • Suitable for timber jetties, fishing jetties, and oil & gas supply bases in Semporna, Kudat, Lahad Datu, Mukah, Tanjung Manis, Limbang, Tutong.
  • Prevents structural damage from cargo ships, trawlers, and supply boats.
• Tugboats & Workboats
  • Mounted directly on tugboats, pilot boats, ferries, and offshore workboats for protection during side berthing and towing operations.
  • Common in offshore oil platforms near Miri, Bintulu, Labuan, and Brunei’s offshore fields.
• Ship-to-Ship Transfers (STS)
  • Functions as a buffer zone during bunkering, resupply, and offshore loading/unloading operations.
  • Used by petroleum supply vessels, LNG carriers, and bulk carriers in Labuan, Bintulu LNG Terminal, Brunei LNG Muara Terminal.
• Fishing & Leisure Vessels
  • Installed in marinas, yacht clubs, and small boat jetties to protect speedboats, yachts, and fishing vessels in towns like Sipitang, Beaufort, Papar (Sabah); Sarikei, Kapit, Mukah (Sarawak); Seria, Tutong (Brunei).

 

🔹 2. Industrial & Logistics Applications

Beyond marine, the DD Hollow Fender has extensive applications in warehouses, transport hubs, and industrial estates.

• Truck Loading Bays
  • Installed at warehouse docks, retail distribution centers, and cold storage facilities to protect trucks, trailers, and dock edges.
  • Example locations: Kota Kinabalu Industrial Park (Sabah), Samalaju Industrial Park (Sarawak), Muara Free Trade Zone (Brunei).
• Heavy Equipment Operations
  • Protects structures in palm oil refineries, plywood factories, timber yards, mining facilities, and oil & gas plants.
  • Widely used in Sandakan (palm oil), Bintulu (petrochemical hub), Miri (oil & gas), Lahad Datu (timber hub), Kuala Belait (oil refinery).
• Logistics Terminals
  • Prevents damage at cargo handling depots, cross-border truck hubs, and container storage facilitiesacross Lawas, Limbang, Sungai Tujoh (Sarawak-Brunei border), Sindumin (Sabah-Sarawak border).

 

🔹 3. Infrastructure & Public Safety Applications

The DD Hollow Fender also ensures protection in public infrastructure projects.

• Bridge & Flyover Protection
  • Installed at bridge piers and abutments to reduce damage from accidental vehicle or vessel impacts.
  • Example projects: Pan Borneo Highway bridges in Beaufort, Papar, Miri, Bintulu, Sibu, Limbang.
• Airports & Terminals
  • Used in loading/unloading zones, airport bus bays, ferry terminals, and cargo sheds.
  • Applied at Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Tawau Airport, Kuching International Airport, Miri Airport, Brunei International Airport.
• Border Checkpoints & Toll Plazas
  • Protects structures at Pan Borneo Highway rest stops, toll booths, and customs checkpoints.
  • Locations: Sindumin, Merapok, Sungai Tujoh, Tedungan, Kuala Lurah, Pandaruan.

 

🔹 4. Commercial & Private Applications

The DD Hollow Fender is not limited to large-scale projects. It is also useful for small businesses and private users.

• Retail Warehouses & Shopping Malls
  • Prevents collision damage in loading docks of supermarkets, hypermarkets, and retail outlets in Kuching, Kota Kinabalu, Bandar Seri Begawan, Miri, Bintulu, Sibu.
• Workshops & Repair Garages
  • Installed in mechanic workshops, vehicle repair centers, and small boatyards for bumper protection.
• Private Marinas & Fishing Villages
  • Used in small fishing communities across Kudat, Semporna, Lahad Datu, Limbang, Seria, Tutong to safeguard boats and jetty structures.

 

🔹 5. Oil & Gas Sector Applications

Borneo is a major oil & gas hub, making this one of the largest application areas for DD Hollow Rubber Fenders.

• Offshore Platforms & Supply Bases
  • Installed at offshore supply bases (Labuan, Bintulu, Miri, Kuala Belait, Muara) to absorb vessel impact during supply runs.
• Petrochemical Plants & LNG Terminals
  • Used in Petronas Bintulu LNG Terminal, Brunei LNG Muara Terminal, Sipitang Oil & Gas Industrial Park (SOGIP).
• Pipeline & Tanker Berths
  • Protects berthing structures for oil tankers, chemical carriers, and LPG vessels.