An innovative inflatable fender/support solution for safe and secure deployment of a Pilot Boarding Ladder where the presence of a rubbing rail prevents firm application against the hull
Key features
- Quick to deploy via integrated Leafield D7 Inflation valve
- Made from durable PVC material for excellent strength and optimum weight
- 5 year welded air-tight seam guarantee
- Velcro loops for quick and secure attachment to the Pilot Ladder
- Configurable with soft-loop attachment points located on the top/bottom
- Standard thickness of 120mm, 200mm or 300mm
- Average weight (deflated) of 11kg (size dependent)
- When not in use, simply deflate, roll and store for convenient access whenever needed.
- Extra-wide cushion to accommodate mandatory spreader bar on ladders which exceed 5 steps




Designed for SOLAS requirements
Developed in-house at Fendequip by our maxiStow Inflatable Fenders department, our inflatable Pilot Ladder Support has been designed in accordance with SOLAS Chapter V Regulation 23, section 3.3.3 which states:
“each step rests firmly against the ship’s side; where constructional features, such as rubbing bands, would prevent the implementation of this provision, special arrangements shall, to the satisfaction of the Administration, be made to ensure that persons are able to embark and disembark safely;”
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Why Choose Fendequip
Established since 2004
We design and manufacture all of our products in-house, here in the UK
Trusted by captains and crew of some of the worlds most prestigious superyachts
As a UK manufacturer, all Fendequip products are 100% UK origin, which means Zero Tariffs and Zero Duties to all customers in the EU
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