With summer weather arriving and event season getting underway, outdoor spaces are starting to come into their own. For venues near lakes, rivers, harbours or waterfront settings, event pontoon hire can help add extra space, improve access or create a feature that feels a bit different. A floating stage can give an event instant impact,Continue reading "Christmas Opening Hours"
We are delighted to announce that Solent Rib Charter, parent company to Floating Pontoon Hire has been awarded a King’s Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category – one of the most prestigious recognitions for UK businesses. This achievement celebrates the pioneering design, launch and operation of ‘CRC Walrus’, our 13m amphibious crew transfer vessel. CRCContinue reading "Christmas Opening Hours"
A Unique Project in a Historic Setting Some projects stand out not just because of the work involved, but because of the responsibility that comes with them and this was definitely one of those. We were recently appointed to provide safe access around the historic China Tea House at Beckett Park in Shrivenham, supporting essentialContinue reading "Christmas Opening Hours"
When reservoir levels fall, the problem is not always just getting the water out. A lot of the time, the bigger issue is actually getting safe access to it in the first place. The water can end up lower down, further out, and much harder to reach than usual. That is when things can getContinue reading "Christmas Opening Hours"
A 100sqm double-stacked floating pontoon installed in Twickenham to provide safe, stable island access over water for heavy plant machinery carrying out maintenance works.
We recently supported McLaughlin & Harvey on the River Don in Sheffield, at Sheffield Forgemasters, providing a floating pontoon, safety boat and aluminium access tower for bridge works. The Challenge There was a significant vertical drop from the access road down to the river. No slipway, no soft bank — everything had to be liftedContinue reading "Christmas Opening Hours"