Regular and effective maintenance is a vital component of any ship’s operational schedule to ensure the extended lifespan and continued high performance of your fenders. Professional and specialised support is required, especially for large fleets, whether your fenders undergo routine check-ups or have a fault or issue that needs to be assessed.  

At James Fisher, our dedicated team of expert technicians executes fender repair and contract services, providing customers with an outstanding return on investment and complete peace of mind. 

We’re the only authorised repairers of Yokohama fenders outside the factory itself, but we don’t just service Yokohama fenders - we also provide full maintenance and servicing for all the leading brands of pneumatic fenders globally. 

Our cost-effective fender maintenance services include: 

• Chain, tyre cage replacements, and components 
• Fender body restoration – puncture and split repairs (subject to inspection) 
• Overhaul, cleaning, inspection, testing, and recalibration of safety valves (test certificate to be issued every two years) 
• Agile worldwide coverage for support whenever and wherever you need it 

New Yokohama pneumatic fenders come with a standard, two-year manufacturer’s guarantee but require regular servicing, especially if fitted with a safety valve. The recommended service period for their pressure/safety valves is every two years and James Fisher’s experience notes that this is also a recommended period to check / repair tyre nets. 

If you’ve purchased your Yokohama fender through James Fisher, we’ll contact you by email in advance of the service due date and then follow up to arrange a convenient time and location for the service to take place. 

By choosing James Fisher to service your fenders, you can rest assured that we will deliver the same high quality, support, and attention to detail that you can expect from the world’s largest supplier and operator of genuine Yokohama fenders.