Fendercare Marine

What Fendercare Marine does

Fendercare Marine is a specialized marine fendering and mooring products brand operating as a division of James Fisher and Sons plc (LSE: FS), founded 1847, with Fendercare itself established in the 1990s and headquartered in Barrow-in-Furness, UK. The company supplies a comprehensive portfolio of marine fenders — pneumatic (where it holds an approximate 41% market share), floating foam, multi-purpose and quayside fixed systems — alongside specialist mooring equipment design, supply, and maintenance services. It also operates fender hire services delivered through 30+ fully approved operational bases worldwide.

Beyond equipment, Fendercare delivers fully managed, OCIMF-compliant ship-to-ship (STS) transfer services for major oil companies, LNG producers, energy traders and shipping operators, with a track record of 45,000+ operations delivered globally. The adjacent maritime transport portfolio includes coastal shipping (a fleet of chemical and product tankers ranging from 3,000 to 38,800 DWT, with MarineLine-coated tanks and NAABSA certification) and port services at Cattedown Wharves, Plymouth. Revenue is generated through three streams: hardware sales of fenders and mooring equipment, managed STS and port services, and asset-light fender hire rentals — primarily on multi-year, quote-based contracts with enterprise customers. GTM is direct enterprise field sales, supported by case-study-led content marketing and industry-event presence under the James Fisher corporate brand.

Name

Fendercare Marine

Legal name

James Fisher and Sons plc

Website

https://fendercare.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1847

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Fendercare Marine, a division of James Fisher and Sons plc, supplies marine fenders and mooring equipment and delivers OCIMF-compliant ship-to-ship transfer services worldwide to major oil companies, LNG producers, energy traders and shipping operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Fendering and Maritime Transport Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883), Marine Cargo Handling (488320)

SIC

Miscellaneous Transportation Equipment (3790), Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Life-Saving Appliances & Safety Equipment (Davit Systems, Lifeboats, Firefighting) (IMAJAIAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Marine Terminals & Cargo Handling Infrastructure (RoRo, Bulk, Container) (IMAFAJAF), Marine MRO Parts & Consumables Distribution (TLAKAOAJ)

Keywords

• Marine fendering systems
• Ship-to-ship transfers
• Mooring equipment supply
• Coastal shipping services
• Port marine services

Headquarters

HQ city

Barrow In Furness

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Fendering and Mooring Equipment Supply: Supply of all types of marine fenders including pneumatic and floating foam fenders, plus specialist mooring equipment. Customers can purchase or hire equipment.
2. Marine Services and Operations: Managed STS transfer services, port services, coastal shipping, and marine support operations delivered by trained mooring masters and dedicated support teams.
3. Fender Hire Services: Flexible hire services for fendering operations at ports and terminals globally

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Fendercare Marine supplies marine fendering products (pneumatic, floating foam, multi-purpose, and quayside fixed fenders) and designs, supplies and maintains specialist mooring equipment for ports and terminals worldwide. The company also delivers ship-to-ship (STS) liquid cargo transfer services, coastal shipping, and port cargo handling and berthing services through trained mooring masters and dedicated support teams operating to OCIMF-compliant standards.

Product overview

Fendercare Marine is a specialized marine fendering and mooring products brand operating under James Fisher's Maritime Transport division. The product portfolio centers on marine fenders (including pneumatic, floating foam, multi-purpose, and quayside fixed fenders) supplemented by specialist mooring equipment design, supply, and maintenance services. The company also offers fender hire services for flexible, short-term needs. With over 30 years of experience as marine products specialists, Fendercare Marine provides local and immediate support for mooring or fendering operations across ports and terminals globally. The broader marine services ecosystem includes complementary ship-to-ship (STS) transfer services, coastal shipping, and port services, all delivered by trained mooring masters and marine crews operating to OCIMF-compliant standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pneumatic Fenders Pneumatic marine fenders providing buoyancy and impact absorption for ship-to-ship transfers and port operations. Fendercare Marine currently leads the marine fender market with approximately 41% share.
• Floating Foam Fenders Foam-filled floating marine fenders providing durable, maintenance-free fendering solutions for various marine applications.
• Multi-Purpose Fenders Versatile marine fenders designed for multiple applications across different operational environments.
• Quayside Fixed Fendering Permanent fixed fendering systems installed at quaysides and berths for continuous vessel protection.
• Mooring Equipment Specialist mooring equipment including design, supply, and maintenance services for ports and terminals globally.
• Fender Hire Services Flexible rental services for marine fenders providing local and immediate support for mooring or fendering operations across ports and terminals worldwide.
• Ship-to-Ship (STS) Transfer Services Global ship-to-ship transfer services enabling safe, compliant transfer of liquid cargo between vessels in offshore, nearshore, or port-based locations with OCIMF-compliant operations, certified fenders, hoses and marine crews, and 24/7 coordination.
• Coastal Shipping Services Specialist logistics services for essential supply chains, including transport of petroleum products, biofuels, chemicals and dry cargoes using a fleet of chemical and product tankers ranging from 3,000 to 38,800 DWT, with flexible charter options from spot to multi-year contracts.
• Port Services Expert cargo handling, berthing and marine support services delivered from Cattedown Wharves on Plymouth's Cattewater, including secure portside storage for bulk liquids and dry bulk cargos with connectivity to the UK's wider transport network.

Quantifiable outcome

• 45,000+ STS operations delivered worldwide
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• GCMD (Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 March 2026Joint participation in STS ammonia transfer pilot at Port Dampier with GCMD-led consortium. The Green Pioneer and The Navigator Global conducted ammonia STS operations with support from Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) and Rio Tinto tugboats, demonstrating innovative low-carbon fuel transfer capabilities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Vroon: Dutch-based Vroon operates a fleet of coastal/product tankers and offshore-support vessels, overlapping directly with Fendercare's coastal shipping operation in short-sea transport of petroleum products, chemicals and dry cargoes in NW European trades.
• Trelleborg Marine & Infrastructure: Trelleborg's marine division is one of the world's largest manufacturers of marine fendering systems (pneumatic, foam and fixed), competing head-to-head with Fendercare in the supply of pneumatic fenders to ports, terminals and STS operators.
• ShibataFenderTeam: ShibataFenderTeam designs and manufactures a full portfolio of marine fenders (pneumatic, foam, fixed, donut) and supplies them to ports and terminals globally — directly competing with Fendercare's equipment supply business.
• Yokohama Rubber Co. – Marine Products: Yokohama's marine products division is a long-established global manufacturer of pneumatic and foam-filled marine fenders, directly competing with Fendercare for terminal fender supply contracts worldwide.
• Smit Lamnalco: Smit Lamnalco (part of Boskalis) is one of the world's largest STS and terminal-services operators, competing with Fendercare for OCIMF-compliant managed ship-to-ship transfer campaigns and mooring services at oil/LNG terminals.

Broad incumbents

• Boluda Towage: Global towage and marine-services incumbent with harbour towage, STS support and emergency response services; competes for adjacent port-services revenue and frequently partners with (and competes against) Fendercare for STS campaign support.

Emerging players

• TTS Port & Maritime: Niche operator providing ship-to-ship transfer services and marine support in selected regions; competes with Fendercare's STS service arm for client campaigns and offers adjacent fender/Mooring-adjacent capabilities.
• Wagenborg Shipping: Northern European coastal and short-sea operator with multipurpose and dry-cargo fleets; adjacent peer in coastal shipping and ports/mooring support, with overlapping European customer base in chemicals and project cargo.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Fendercare1
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/james-fisher-&-sons-plc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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