Maritime International's ME Leg type fender provides a compact solution for the mounting of fenders in limited areas. These fenders are high performance units which are extremely versatile. ME fenders have a narrower footprint than traditional leg fenders which allows for a multitude of configurations. They can be fixed behind a panel or a pile and can be provided in varying lengths. ME element fenders can also be used with a UHMW-PE shield to provide a low cost alternative to an arch type fender.