“Trials have shown that compared to steel buoys, Eason Marine lightweight buoys can save port authorities and harbours up to £4,500 each over five years in servicing costs,” states Peter Eason, developer of the buoys. “Further savings of up to £90,000 over five years could be achieved from a reduction in service boat and crew demands.”

XJF Plastics has developed a range of buoys and navigational aids for use in some of the busiest sea-lanes and harbours in the world. The three meter Class 2 buoy allows the capability to include solar panels, temperature, wave and current monitoring equipment. All buoys are also designed with safety in mind, for example non-slip surfaces can be applied to the floating section, and safety handrails can be attached to the Daymark where appropriate. The buoys are highly durable and have a long lifecycles.

“Eason Marine buoys have demonstrated their position as the market leaders in the lightweight category,” asserts XJF Plastics Managing Director, Paul Fairhurst. “The commercial benefits of lightweight buoys are indisputable. Cost savings are massive and XJF Plastics are convinced that performance easily rivals that of steel.”

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