Pump platform with a lifting frame on a muddy pond
Mining & Quarries

Floating pump and access platforms for mines and quarries

Dewatering pump pontoons, tailings pond access and monitoring platforms. Built on the same pods as SailGP's marker boats.

SailGP & America's Cup marker boats · Trading since 2003
What We Supply

Pump, access and monitoring platforms for sites

Pump platform with lifting frame

Dewatering pump pontoons

Pump supports that follow the water level in pits and sumps, sized to the pump.

Pump pontoons
Pump barge in a settling pond

Tailings and settling pond access

Access platforms and walkways for sampling, inspection and maintenance on ponds.

Work barges
Monitoring pontoon with instrument housing

Monitoring platforms

Stable platforms for water-quality instruments, with safe access to service them.

Multi-hull digger barge

Equipment barges

Multi-hull barges for excavators and equipment on sheltered water.

Work barges
Size Your Build

How many pods do I need?

Enter your deck size and the load it has to carry. We'll tell you how many pods, which type, and an indicative price.

People at 90kg each, plus structure, motor and gear
Ratings per pod at half immersion: Main Boat Pod 150kg · Walk Pod 150kg · Raft Pod 60kg · Float Pod 40kg.
Your estimate
12Main Boat Pods
2Bow Pods
NZ$7,620
ex GST · about AU$7,010 (indicative) · freight extra

Estimates assume half immersion and an even load. Every configuration is checked by Pontoonz before a quote is sent.

Spec sheets and capability statement

Load ratings, materials and dimensions for every pod, plus a one-page company summary for your files.

Mining FAQs

Questions from mines and quarries

How much will a pump platform carry?

A 26-pod platform carries a 6-tonne pump. Each Main Boat Pod carries 150kg at half immersion and up to 350kg fully immersed.

Can you supply a capability statement?

Yes. Download it here or ask us and we'll send it with your quote.

Can the platform be moved between ponds?

Yes. Pods are light, at 23kg each, and platforms can be unbolted and reassembled on another pond.

No-Obligation Quote

Tell us what you need to float

Every quote comes with a recommended configuration, volume pricing and freight to your address or nearest port.

SailGP & America's Cup marker boats · Trading since 2003
  • Configuration recommended with every quote
  • Volume pricing and freight to your address
  • Trading since 2003

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Get a quote

Size, load, water type and what you're building is enough to start.

So we can quote freight
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No obligationVolume pricingFreight quoted to your addressWe reply within one business day
Pontoonz marker boat at a SailGP regatta
SailGP & America's Cup marker boats · Trading since 2003
Before you go

Tell us what you need to float

We'll reply within one business day with the pods you need and a freight quote.