The fleet
- 48 NATO Unifloat sections, comprising end and mid sections, with manual spud-leg configurations
- A 12-section heavy-duty Unifloat system with manual or hydraulic spud legs
- A Schottel diesel-powered tug
- Pontoon accessories, with availability confirmed on enquiry
Capacity and water depth
Configurations can carry up to 60 tonnes, subject to an engineered configuration for the load and its position on the platform. Smaller pontoons may operate in around 500mm of water, subject to loading, clearance and a site assessment. Buoyancy, loading and configuration calculations can be supplied.
Applications
- Working platforms for piling and excavators on rivers and canals
- Bridge works and access to structures over water
- Riverside and canal-side retaining-wall construction
- Access platforms for inspection and maintenance on inland water
Project constraints we plan around
Water depth and level changes, bank access for launching and recovery, bridge clearances, navigation, flow and the weight and position of plant all affect the configuration. DAACE also uses floating plant on its own civil engineering work, including sheet piling from a floating platform at Ringwood Substation.
Coverage
Equipment is available for projects across the UK, with transport and arrangements confirmed for each enquiry.
Information that helps us quote
- Site location and launch or access point
- Water body, approximate depth and any known level changes
- Plant or loads to be carried, with weights
- Platform size or layout required
- Hire period and preferred start date
- Whether spud legs, a tug or accessories are needed
Every application is subject to a project-specific suitability assessment.