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Project Overview:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Case Study: West Berth Fender Replacement at Ports of Jersey
Project: West Berth RORO Fender Replacement
Location: Elizabeth Terminal, St. Helier, Jersey
Date: Completed March 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Challenge: <\/strong>Critical Infrastructure Renewal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The West Berth at St. Helier\u2019s Elizabeth Terminal is a vital link in the Channel Islands\u2019 supply chain, serving as a primary Roll-on\/Roll-off (RORO) facility. The project required a complete turnkey replacement of the existing fendering system to accommodate high-frequency ferry services, including the 9,763t displacement Commodore Clipper<\/em>. The new system had to be designed, supplied, and installed within a strict operational window, adhering to BS 6349 Part 4 and PIANC WG211 guidelines to ensure maximum safety and berthing efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The DockGuard Solution<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

DockGuard provided a comprehensive “design-to-installation” solution tailored to the unique tidal and operational demands of the Ports of Jersey. The system was engineered to provide consistent energy absorption across a wide range of vessel types and water levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Key System Components:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

DCN1150 D4 Cone Fender Systems:<\/strong> Six high-performance cone fender units served as the energy-absorbing core for the berth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Extreme-Length Steel Panels:<\/strong> The project featured massive fabricated steel panels, including two “Long Panel” systems measuring 2200mm x 16400mm<\/strong> and two “Vertical Panel” systems measuring 1600mm x 12600mm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advanced Marine Coating:<\/strong> All steelwork was shotblasted to SA2.5 and finished with a dual-coat black marine-grade system at 450 microns<\/strong> to withstand the aggressive North Sea environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Innovation in Design<\/strong>: Engineering for Tidal Variance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The standout technical achievement of this project was the engineering of the ultra-long vertical panels<\/strong>. Reaching lengths of up to 16.4 metres<\/strong>, these bespoke panels were designed by the DockGuard technical team to provide a continuous, safe berthing face across Jersey\u2019s significant tidal range.
By integrating these massive panels with DCN1150 Cone Fenders<\/strong>, DockGuard ensured that RORO vessels could berth safely regardless of the tide height or hull profile. The solution included full performance verification testing according to PIANC 2002<\/strong> standards, ensuring that the theoretical design met real-world energy absorption requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Project Outcome<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DockGuard\u2019s ability to manage the full scope\u2014from initial berthing energy calculations to the final QA package\u2014ensured that the Ports of Jersey received a future-proofed, low-maintenance fendering solution. The West Berth is now fully equipped to continue its role as a critical gateway for the Channel Islands, backed by a comprehensive warranty and ISO9001:2015 quality assurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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