Marine Launching Airbag with Excellent Air Tightness Strong Tensile Force and Easy Inflation for Ship Vessel Boat Launching

The Airbag Launching Ship system is an advanced marine launching technology developed to transfer newly constructed or repaired vessels from land into water through the controlled rolling movement of inflatable marine airbags. As an alternative to conventional slipways, dry docks, and mechanical launching equipment, this method offers greater flexibility for shipyards while reducing dependence on permanent infrastructure.

Hongruntong Marine manufactures marine airbags using high-quality natural rubber combined with multiple layers of high-tensile synthetic tire cord fabric. The reinforced composite structure is designed to withstand high compressive forces, cyclic loading, rolling friction, and continuous deformation encountered during launching operations.

A medium-sized shipbuilding company in Hai Phong, Vietnam, specialized in manufacturing steel oil barges and inland transportation vessels ranging from 1,800 to 4,500 DWT. The shipyard operated near a tidal river where water levels changed significantly, making traditional launching methods difficult to schedule.

Hongruntong Marine supplied a customized marine airbag launching system designed specifically for the customer's operational environment. The first application involved a 4,200 DWT steel oil barge with a broad hull and substantial launching weight. Throughout the operation, the airbags provided stable rolling support while adapting to the vessel's hull geometry.

The launch was completed smoothly despite uneven tidal conditions, with no measurable hull deformation or structural damage. The customer reported shorter preparation time, improved scheduling flexibility, and lower launching costs compared with conventional methods.

* Other sizes can be produced following client's requirements

• High-Performance Composite Material Technology: Manufactured from specially formulated natural rubber reinforced with multiple layers of high-strength synthetic tire cord fabric, combining flexibility with exceptional tensile strength.
• Uniform Load Transfer Mechanism: Internal air pressure automatically adjusts according to changing load distribution, enabling smooth vessel weight transfer between adjacent airbags.
• Excellent Fatigue and Compression Resistance: Engineered to resist cyclic fatigue through reinforced cord construction and precision rubber bonding technology.
• Adaptable Configuration for Diverse Shipyard Requirements: Available in different diameters, effective lengths, and pressure capacities to accommodate varying operational requirements.

• Oil Barge and Tank Vessel Construction: Even load distribution maintains hull stability throughout launching while accommodating varying vessel dimensions.
• Floating Dock and Modular Structure Launching: Enables safe transfer of prefabricated floating docks, steel pontoons, and modular offshore structures into water.
• Remote and Developing Shipyards: Provides economical launching solution requiring minimal civil engineering work for shipyards without permanent facilities.

• Comprehensive Manufacturing Capability: Integrated production process ensures consistent product dimensions and reliable structural performance.
• Engineering-Based Product Customization: Customized launching solutions developed according to technical characteristics of each vessel and launching site.
• Reliable Product Quality Verification: Comprehensive inspection including dimensional verification, airtightness testing, and pressure performance evaluation.
• Responsive Technical and After-Sales Support: Technical assistance throughout project lifecycle including product selection and operational guidance.