Tug Boat Bow & Stern Fender

W Type Bow Fender and Cylindrical Type Bow Fender

PM&I supplies bow and stern fenders for tugboats in cylindrical and W-type designs, often used together to protect the vessel during pushing and towing operations against an assisted ship's hull.

The catalog includes cylindrical bow fenders (mandrel-wrapped rubber construction, typically fixed with through chains, providing a rounded profile that cushions initial contact against a flared hull) and W-type bow fenders (a wider, grooved profile that spreads contact force over a larger surface area to reduce hull pressure on the assisted vessel), both quoted and designed based on the specific vessel's hull design rather than sold as fixed stock sizes.

Cylindrical and W-type fenders serve complementary roles — cylindrical fenders absorb the initial point of contact, while W-type fenders distribute that force more broadly across the hull, which is why the two types are commonly installed together on a tug's bow.

Whether you're outfitting a new tug or replacing worn bow and stern fendering, PM&I's tug bow and stern fender catalog is backed by manufacturing and distribution experience serving marine, industrial, and defense customers worldwide since 1985.

Browse the full tug bow and stern fender catalog above, or contact PM&I directly for engineering support and custom fabrication.