Hybrid pontoon, steel pontoon

The JFE Hybrid Pontoon consists of a composite plate and steel members.
The plate thickness can be reduced by using high-strength composite plates. Steel pontoons are also available, where the outer wall consists of steel plates only.

Features of the construction method

  1. 1The plate thickness can be reduced and the weight can be reduced.
  2. 2It can be installed in shallow water depths.
  3. 3The inside of the box is completely watertight.
  4. 4The steel plate on the concrete-coated inner surface is resistant to corrosion.

Hybrid Pontoons (Overview of Construction Method)

Composite plates and steel shell walls are used
⇒ Thin wall
⇒ Light weight allows for a smaller draft

Construction examples

Floating pier in Kanda Port

Client Fukuoka Prefecture
Purpose/function Floating pier for mooring fishing vessels, etc.
Year of construction 2009
Dimensions 52 m (length) × 41.8 m (width) × 22 m (height)
Quantity (/case) Dead weight = 156 tons
Features/functions Mooring method: Pile mooring Structure type: Steel

Nakagusuku Bay Port (Ajama area) Floating Jetty

Client Okinawa Prefecture
Purpose/function Cruise ship landing/landing place
Year of construction 2006
Dimensions 24.0 m (length) x 9.0 m (width) x 1.8 m (height)
Number of units 1 case
Weight 222 t/case
Steel weight 64  t/case
Concrete volume 44 m3
Design overview Installation water depth -2.5 m, design wave height (H1/3) 1.12 m, dry port 0.8 m
Features/functions Composite structure, pile mooring

Sea fishing park maintenance work

Client Osaki-cho, Hiroshima Prefecture
Purpose/function Fishing pier
Year of construction 2001
Dimensions Height = 1.5m, width = 5.0m, length = 48.0m, draught = 0.5m
Quantity (/case) Dead weight = 76.8 tons
Design overview Installation water depth = '-7.0 m, design wave height = 0.93 m (H1/3)
Features/functions Chain mooring, ramp type connecting bridge

Pier construction work in International Exchange Zone of Yokohama Minato Mirai 21 area

Client Port and Harbor Bureau, City of Yokohama
Purpose/function Waiting room/Restaurant
Year of construction 1991
Dimensions Height = 3.2 m, width = 24.0 m, length = 24.0 m, draught = 2.0 m
Quantity (/case) Full load displacement = 1200 tons (steel = 260 tons, Con. = 206 m3)
Design overview Installation water depth = '-7.0 m, design wave height = 1.66 m (H1/3)
Features/functions Dolphin mooring, building, ramp type connecting bridge
Remarks Ship Safety Law and Building Standard Law applied

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