Features
- Excellent buoyancy and stability.
- High visual/focal area.
- Double lifting and mooring eye.
- Easy assembly and installation.
- 316-grade tie in bars provide outstanding strength.
North West Marine offers an extensive portfolio of navigation buoys designed in compliance with strict quality standards and validated by a strong history of reliability. Tritonbuoys has developed a diverse selection of navigation buoys that adhere to rigorous quality standards and boast a proven track record of reliability. Each buoy is crafted from premium UV-stabilized virgin polyethylene and filled with closed-cell polyurethane to prevent water ingress if the outer layer is damaged. This design ensures exceptional performance and long-lasting durability.
The Tritonbuoys TM1800 is a highly durable, high-visibility navigational aid suitable for various applications, such as lateral marking, special marking, and cardinal marking. Its internal steel components are made from stainless steel, enhancing both its longevity and strength. The TM1800 is constructed in multiple segments to allow for easy transportation,assembly, servicing and partial replacements where necessary.
| General Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 1800 mm |
| Focal Plane Height | 2383 mm |
| Available Colour | Green, Red, Yellow, White as per IALA recommendations; Customisation Available |
| Total Float Volume | 2248 L / Excluding top section |
| Nominal Freeboard | 813 mm |
| Nominal Draft | 567 mm |
| Total Reserve Buoyancy | 1750 kg |
| Operational Buoyancy | 890 kg |
| Maximum Mooring Load | 890 kg |
| Draft, Maximum | 900 mm |
| Freeboard, Minimum | 480 mm |
| Visual/Focal Area | 2.195 m2 |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Material | Rotationally-Moulded UV Stabilized Virgin Polyethylene |
| Wall Thickness | 12 mm Buoy Section; 7 mm Top Section |
| Ballast (Internal Concrete) | 380 kg (Customisable) |
| Filling | Closed cell Polyurethane (Density > 45 kg/m3) |
| Total Height | 2950 mm |
| Width | 1800 mm |
| Mass | 610 kg (including internal ballast) |
| Certifications | |
| IALA | Surface colours compliant to IALA E-108 |
| Quality Assurance | ISO 9001:2015 |
| Warranty | 3 Years** |
| IP/Trademark | TRITONBUOYS® is a registered trademark |
| Options Available | |
| Marine Lanterns | Available |
| Customised Configuration | Available |
| Day Marks | Available |
| Internal Radar Reflector | Available |
| Battery Box | Available |
| * Specifications subject to change or variation without notice ** Warranty subject to terms & conditions | |
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