Pillar Bollards
Reliable Port Bollards for Marine Mooring Applications
SME Marine manufactures pillar bollards for secure vessel mooring in ports, harbours, and terminals. Featuring a compact vertical design, these port bollards provide a practical mooring point for a wide range of vessel sizes and berth layouts. Available in various load capacities and configurations, they can be tailored to meet specific project requirements.
Available Load Capacities
SME Marine Pillar Bollards are available in a range of rated load capacities to suit different port and mooring project requirements. Refer to the specification range below for available options.
A Practical Mooring Design for Different Berth Layouts
Different mooring bollard designs provide different rope-handling arrangements. Alongside pillar bollards, other common configurations include single bitt and staghorn bollards. The appropriate design depends on the berth layout, mooring arrangement, and project requirements.
Pillar Bollards
Vertical Mooring DesignSuitable for general mooring applications at ports, docks, and berths. The straightforward vertical profile provides a practical mooring point for suitable vessel and quay arrangements.
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Single Bitt Bollards
Single Upright BittA single-post design, with rope-handling arrangements depending on the head profile and configuration.
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Staghorn Bollards
Twin Curved HornsA twin-horn design that can accommodate different mooring line directions, depending on the configuration.
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Choosing the Right Port Bollard Design
Different port bollard types offer different structural forms and mooring arrangements. Pillar bollards feature a straightforward vertical design, while single bitt and staghorn bollards use different upper profiles to accommodate specific rope-handling requirements.
The right choice depends on several project factors:
- Vessel size and mooring requirements
- Mooring line arrangement and direction
- Required design load and bollard capacity
- Available quay space and berth layout
- Anchoring conditions and foundation design
SME Marine manufactures different mooring bollard types to meet project-specific requirements. Our team can review your application details and discuss a suitable configuration.
Discuss Your Mooring RequirementsQuality Inspection & Testing
SME Marine applies quality inspection procedures to verify product dimensions, workmanship, and conformity with project specifications. Inspection and testing requirements are determined according to the product type and project needs, helping ensure consistent quality across our marine equipment range.
For port bollard selection and safe mooring arrangements, we also refer to relevant industry guidance, including PIANC recommendations for mooring large ships at quay walls, which discuss safe mooring arrangements and bollard loads.
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