Modular Pontoon Hire for Bridge Inspection Works Near Glasgow

Modular pontoon hire for bridge inspection access near Glasgow

Case Study

Bridge Inspection Access Near Glasgow

Marine Plant Hire Scotland supplied, launched and operated a modular pontoon system for engineers carrying out bridge inspections from the water.

4m x 3m Modular pontoon
12m² Floating platform
2 Sites Bridge inspections
Safety Boat Standby support

The Brief

The client required safe access beneath bridge structures where land-based access was limited. A floating pontoon platform allowed the inspection team to work directly from the water.

MPHS Scope

  • Pontoon delivery
  • Assembly and launch
  • Edge protection
  • Safety boat support
  • Controlled positioning
  • Recovery and relocation

Exact project names, client details and access points have been withheld for confidentiality.

Modular pontoon used as a floating access platform for bridge inspection works near Glasgow.

Project Delivery

1. Mobilisation Pontoon equipment delivered to site and prepared for controlled assembly and launch.
2. Inspection Access The pontoon was positioned beneath the bridge to allow engineers to inspect from the water.
3. Recovery & Relocation After the first inspection, the pontoon was recovered and moved to the next location.

What Was Supplied

4m x 3m HDPE modular pontoon
12m² floating work platform
2600mm edge protection panels
Mooring eyes and access control
Safety boat on standby
Launch, recovery and relocation

Controlled Access

Edge protection created a controlled working area for the inspection team while working from the pontoon.

Water-Based Support

MPHS controlled the pontoon during the inspection, with safety boat support available throughout the works.

Result

The pontoon provided a stable, practical access solution for the inspection team and allowed the bridge inspections to be carried out safely from the water.

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