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In this article, the author focuses on the development and economic aspects of boat manufacturing business in Michigan. Topics discussed include significance of rising demands for pontoons, fishing boats and small family cruisers; company Crest Marine that was founded by Maurice Schell in 1957 and specializes in aluminium-hulled pontoons; and powerboat maker Rec Boat Holdings that was hard affected by 2008 recession.

The article reports that the new tug base development of Gladstone Ports in Queensland has reached a milestone, with the arrival of three pontoons for the construction of the new berth tugs, which will be utilised in support of Gladstone's local liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry.

The article reports on the ongoing construction of concrete pontoons in Seattle, Washington as a replacement for the world's longest floating bridge in 2013. The new State Route 520 bridge, which connects Seattle to the Lake Washington area, is part of a 4.13 billion project. A sequence of six pontoon cycles is being followed by joint-venture prime contractor Kiewit-General-Mason. Washington State Department of Transportation officials point out the cost and expected delay of a design flaw.

The article reports that transport company Royal Cargo Combined Logistics Inc. (RCCLI) has completed the transport of modular oil rig pontoons in the Philippines.

The article reports that an investigation by the Washington state Department of Transportation has determined that errors in project management resulted in faulty design of pontoons for a floating bridge over Lake Washington in Seattle, Washington which in turn led to cracks in the pontoons. The investigation said the project's focus on meeting its 2014 date for opening of the bridge unduly influenced decision making.

The article reports that the Washington State Department of Transportation has concluded that design flaws led to cracks in concrete pontoons built as part of the construction project to replace the floating bridge over Lake Washington in Seattle. The impact of repair or replacement of the pontoons on the costs and time needed to complete the bridge's construction is discussed.

The article reports on the success of the collaboration of Riverside Marine and Wagner Composite Fibre Technologies Manufacturing to develop pontoon floating dock structure which can be used to service traffic at the Airline Beach in Queensland.

The article previews the next-generation line of hose and pipe float products from Superior Plastech.

The article describes the use of a solar-powered pontoon developed by the British Environment Agency (EA) and YSI Hydrodata to monitor water quality at the Burry Inlet in Wales. The pontoon is able to monitor quality continuously at the inlet despite a tidal range of eight meters and high currents. Among the pontoon's features are a retractable tubing, a global positioning system and global system for mobile communications buoy tracker and a water-tight telemetry box.

The article offers the author's view on automobile fenders for race car boats. He mentions that a vintage station wagon can be made into a serviceable boat with pontoons and wheel-to-paddle-wheel conversion kit. He also notes the appearance of Pontoon Car Boats (PCBs) and the National Association of River Cars (NARC) of NASCAR as well as its need of sponsors for the race.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of turning his Estate Wagon into a pontoon boat.

The article offers the author's insights on his experience of converting a car into a boat during the first Florida National Pontoon Car drag races. The author states that as he turns the steering wheel of the car, the rudder goes to the right or left and car-boat changes direction. He also relates the techniques he acquired on the race, such as the removal of rear wheels and replacement of rear brake drums.

The article reports on the proposal of Tigerfish Aviation in South Australia to apply its patented retracting amphibious pontoon technology to the Beechcraft King Air B200 twin-turboprop and Bombardier Dash 8 series turboprops.

The article focuses on using a Liebherr all terrain crane in lifting the aluminium superstructure of a new ship by road from Harlingen to Dutch Yachtbuilders in the Netherlands by BKF Kraanbedrijf BV. The superstructure is being loaded on to semi low loader behind an MAN 315 tractor unit. The company uses its Demag AC 1200 crane to load the 26 tonne superstructure onto a pontoon following its transport.

The article reports that Jumbo Shipping claimed a heavy lift record for the testing of its fourth J-class crane transport vessel Jumbo Jubilee. It mentions that the crane tests of Jumbo's vessel was held at the Huisman yard in Schiedam, the Netherlands. It states that Jumbo used its two 900 tonne capacity mast cranes in tandem to lift a ballasted pontoon. Moreover, Jumbo lifted a total weight of 1,992 tonnes which is the heaviest load lifted by a heavy lift transport ship.

The article reports on the completion of the final concrete pour on the last of the 14 Hood Canal Bridge pontoons in Tacoma, Washington. Kiewit-General and the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) completed the final concrete pouring at Concrete Technology Corporation on June 27, 2008. According to Dewayne Matock, site manager for WSDOT, the final pour marks the end of a large collective effort.

The article reports on contract awarded to Great Lakes Group to construct a pontoon bridge for the New York New Jersey Rail (NYNJR) LLC by in Brooklyn, New York waterfront. It states that the pontoon is a unique maritime rail component of NYNJR infrastructure rehabilitation program, and act as a floatation chamber to support an active rail bridge. Moreover, the bridge pontoon was constructed at Great Lakes Shipyard's new facilities on the South Bank of the Old River Channel in two modules.

The article reports on the development of Mobi-Deck, a system of floating mobile pontoons for mooring six to 15m boats, by France-based aluminum marinas manufacturer Poralu Marine and Arnaving France. The advantage of the system is that only one maneuver channel is needed for several rows of pontoons. The design optimizes the management of harbor spaces and helps to preserve the maritime environment. The first installation of the system will be in the Cap d'Agde harbor in the south of France.

The article evaluates the L-21 level floats from Harwil Corp.

The article reports that the first pontoons for the eastern half of the Hood Canal Bridge in Washington were towed to Seattle. It is said that the cost of the project has increased from $292 million to over $470 million after the original casting site for the pontoons was shut down. Project director Eric Soderquist says completing the pontoons is key, since the bridge will be shut down for at least six weeks in May.

The article reports that the Washington State Department of Transportation and Kiewit Construction floated out the first set of pontoons for the Hood Canal floating bridge in December 2006. Construction of the first three of the pontoons was completed in nine months. The Hood Canal bridge is the longest floating bridge over saltwater in the world.

This article focuses on the use of heavy-equipment tires and cylindrical floats from Premier Materials Technology by Lake Powell Resorts and Marinas Construction Division to protect a new marina planned for Navajo Lake State Park in Colorado. It presents a background on the concept of tire breakwaters. It describes the Navajo Lake.

Reports on the completion of the RiverWalk, the floating walkway project of the Brisbane City Council in Queensland. Features of the pontoon system that connects the city and the inner suburb of New Farm; Components supplied by Pryde Fabrication and Arminox.

Reports on the plans of Loch Lomond Seaplanes to begin its seaplane charter operations in Great Britain in May 2004. Information on the operational trials conducted by the company to determine the effectivity of the aircraft; Cost of the pontoons to be built by several hotels to accommodate the aircraft; Industries targeted by the company for the aircraft's services.

Features the newly released sizes of bull floats from Marshalltown. Design and specifications; Range of selection of float for large slab; Details of float sizes.

Transport firm Robert Wynn & Son has launched the Terra Marique, an 80 meter long sea-going pontoon berge that will be used to carry abnormal loads on the country's waterways and help reduce motorway congestion. With a beam of 16.5 meter, the 68 million Terra Marique is capable of carrying 12,000 tonne loads and accessing large cities of England like London, Leeds, Nottingham, Worcester via rivers and inland waterways.

Lists companies in the United States that manufacture floats. Includes Advanced Control Technology Inc.; American Electronic Components; Cornwall Instruments Inc.

H Ship to shore transportation often needs flexible dfocking or heavy duty barges. Using standard steel modules, floating pontoons can serve both functions. Pontoons use a monocoque framework that provides [...]