L.L.D.P.E. Buoy

PB3050

Lightweight modular constructed buoy with “SOFT” float manufactured in Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (L.L.D.P.E.) open sea duties.

PB3050 buoy shown here with access ladder in position with 4 x 60 watt solar panels and PL125 lantern and PA305 top mark support frame.

Other options include

  • Stainless Steel lifting and mooring plates.
  • PL125 or PL155 lantern with either LED or pre-focus lamps mounted on lampchanger or Bi-filament lamp light sources.
  • Synchronisation via PELANET remote monitoring package using either Satellite or UHF radio linked by E mail to Port Control.
  • Lightweight Polyethylene coated PA305 Radar reflector built into top mark.

Extremely lightweight high focal plane buoy weighing only 2163 kgs in service for those Port Authorities with low lifting capabilities.

  • Standard focal high of 5 metres to provide excellent platform for long range lanterns.
  • Rotationally moulded floats constructed from 10-11mm thick virgin polymers with additional thickness of up to 14mm in high load areas and are foam filled to create robust floatation, which will resist mechanical abuse without damage.
  • “SOFT” float does not require fender.
  • Float and day marks produced in L.L.D.P.E. with UV stable polymers to EU standards of 12 years to reduce maintenance costs of repainting.
  • Pillar structure is self coloured to match float and can be supplied in red, green yellow, yellow and black combinations with CAN, CONE or pillar shapes to I.A.L.A. standards for maximum flexibility.
  • 4 mooring and 2 lifting eyes increase ease of buoy handling and offer maximum period between major overhaul as the twin bridle can be moved to opposite pair when the first set become worn.
  • Removable Aluminium ladder to increase difficulty of unauthorised tampering with solar panels, battery and lantern assemblies.
  • Modular lightweight plug in sections, which can be replaced quickly on board tender vessel, or in flat sea conditions along side in the event of collision damage.
  • Handrails supplied as standard.

Technical specifications

Type
PB3050: Port PB3050:Starboard PB3050:Cardinal
Site
Open Open Open
Diameter
3000 mm 3000 mm 3000 mm
Focal height
4490mm 4490mm 4490mm
Typical Draught
700 mm 700 mm 700 mm
Standard float wall
10 mm 10 mm 10 mm
Lifting eyes
4 4 4
Mooring eyes
4 4 4
Recommended chain
30-38 mm
Open Link
30-38 mm
Open Link
30-38 mm
Open Link
Reserve Buoayancy
4037Kgs 4037Kgs 4037Kgs
Power source
Solar Solar Solar
Sinker weight
3.5 Tonnes
(in water)
3.5 Tonnes
(in water)
3.5 Tonnes
(in water)
Typical chain length
2-3 times depth 2-3 times depth 2-3 times depth
Standard Weight
2163Kgs 2163Kgs 2163Kgs
Overall Height in metres
6.0 metres 6.0 metres 6.0 metres
 
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