High Load Bearing Anti Abrasion Long Service Life Ship Launching Airbag for Marine Vessels

Airbag Launching Ship technology is an engineered vessel launching method that utilizes high-strength inflatable marine airbags to safely transfer newly constructed or repaired vessels from the shipyard platform into the water. Compared with conventional slipways and fixed launching facilities, this system significantly reduces infrastructure investment while providing greater operational flexibility for shipyards handling different vessel sizes and production schedules.

Hongruntong Marine Airbag Launching Systems are manufactured from premium natural rubber compounds combined with multiple layers of high-strength synthetic tire cord reinforcement. The composite structure is designed to withstand repeated compression, rolling friction, and dynamic loading during vessel movement while maintaining stable internal pressure and structural integrity.

A privately owned shipyard located in Surabaya, Indonesia, specialized in the construction of coastal cargo vessels ranging from 2,500 to 5,000 DWT. After evaluating the vessel dimensions, hull weight distribution, launching gradient, and site conditions, Hongruntong Marine supplied a complete airbag launching solution consisting of high-capacity marine airbags with customized dimensions and calculated pressure specifications.

The first project involved launching a newly constructed 3,800 DWT general cargo vessel under variable weather conditions. Throughout the launching process, the airbags maintained stable rolling performance and evenly distributed the vessel load across the launching path. The vessel entered the water smoothly without hull deformation, structural damage, or operational interruption.

* Other sizes can be produced following client's requirements.

• Commercial Shipbuilding Yards: Marine airbag launching systems are extensively applied in commercial shipyards constructing cargo vessels, fishing boats, tugboats, passenger ferries, and coastal transport ships.
• Ship Repair and Vessel Conversion Projects: Repair yards frequently require temporary launching solutions after hull maintenance, structural modification, or machinery replacement.
• Marine Infrastructure and Offshore Fabrication: Large steel pontoons, floating docks, caissons, offshore platforms, and other prefabricated marine structures can also be transferred into the water using marine airbags.

• Professional Marine Engineering Experience: Extensive experience in marine launching technology supporting customers across commercial shipbuilding, offshore engineering, and ship repair industries.
• Strict Manufacturing and Quality Control: Every marine airbag is manufactured under standardized production procedures using carefully selected raw materials and precision vulcanization processes.
• Customized Engineering Solutions: Customized recommendations covering airbag dimensions, quantity, pressure ratings, arrangement plans, and launching calculations based on individual project parameters.
• Comprehensive Technical Support: Technical assistance extends beyond product supply to include engineering consultation, launching procedure recommendations, operation guidance, and after-sales support.