ISO 17357-1-2014 PDF

Full title and description

St ISO 17357-1-2014 — Ships and marine technology — Floating pneumatic rubber fenders — Part 1: High pressure. This designation corresponds to ISO 17357-1:2014, the international standard that specifies requirements for high‑pressure floating pneumatic rubber fenders used for berthing and mooring operations.

Abstract

ISO 17357-1:2014 specifies material, performance and dimensional requirements, together with test and inspection procedures, for high‑pressure floating pneumatic rubber fenders intended for use in the berthing and mooring of ships to other ships or to berthing structures. The standard does not address safety hazards associated with use; users must establish appropriate safety practices.

General information

• Status: Published; international standard confirmed (reviewed and confirmed in 2024).
• Publication date: 2014-01 (Edition 1, 2014).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 47.020.99 (shipbuilding and marine structures); 83.140.99 (rubber and plastics products).
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (2014).
• Number of pages: 20 (official ISO publication pagination).

General information as published by ISO.

Scope

The standard applies to high‑pressure floating pneumatic rubber fenders and covers their materials, dimensions, performance characteristics (including guaranteed energy absorption and reaction force), and the test and inspection procedures required to verify conformity. It is intended to define the fender design and testing basis for manufacturers, suppliers and specifiers of high‑pressure pneumatic fenders; it does not provide methods for selecting the correct fender type for a given installation nor address on‑site safety procedures.

Key topics and requirements

• Material specifications for rubber components and reinforcement to ensure durability under high internal pressure.
• Dimensional and construction requirements for high‑pressure pneumatic fenders (including end fittings, connection points and protective nets/sleeves where applicable).
• Pressure class definitions and specified internal, endurance and test pressures (safety‑valve setting and hydraulic test pressures are given in the standard tables for each model/class).
• Performance metrics expressed as guaranteed energy absorption (GEA), reaction force at GEA deflection, and hull pressure at GEA deflection, with required performance curves and acceptance criteria.
• Test and inspection procedures (type tests, routine tests and marking/documentation requirements) to demonstrate compliance with the performance and safety‑related parameters.

Typical use and users

Typical users include fender manufacturers, port and terminal designers, naval architects, shipbuilders, port authorities, procurement/specification engineers, and testing laboratories. The standard is used to specify product requirements in procurement documents, to design and verify fender performance, and as a reference for type and routine testing.

Related standards

ISO 17357 is published in at least two parts: Part 1 covers high‑pressure pneumatic fenders (this document) and Part 2 covers low‑pressure pneumatic fenders (ISO 17357-2:2014). The 2014 two‑part publication replaced the earlier ISO 17357:2002 (withdrawn).

Keywords

floating pneumatic rubber fender, pneumatic fender, high‑pressure fender, marine fender, berthing fender, guaranteed energy absorption (GEA), hull pressure, ISO 17357

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 17357-1:2014 is the international standard that sets material, dimensional, performance and testing requirements for high‑pressure floating pneumatic rubber fenders used in ship berthing and mooring applications.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers design and construction aspects, pressure and performance classes, required test methods (type and routine tests), inspection criteria, and performance metrics such as GEA, reaction force and hull pressure at specified deflections. It does not address selection methodology for a given installation or general safety procedures.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Fender manufacturers, port authorities and terminal operators, naval architects and shipyards, testing laboratories, and procurement/specification teams use this standard when specifying, producing or verifying high‑pressure pneumatic fenders.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: This edition (ISO 17357-1:2014) is current; ISO records show the standard was reviewed and confirmed in 2024 and remains the active edition. The 2002 version was withdrawn and superseded by the 2014 two‑part release.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — ISO 17357 is a multi‑part standard. Part 1 covers high‑pressure pneumatic fenders and Part 2 covers low‑pressure pneumatic fenders (ISO 17357-2:2014).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Floating pneumatic rubber fender, pneumatic fender, high‑pressure, GEA, reaction force, hull pressure, marine fender, ISO 17357.