Rebels go-anywhere Modular Crane Pontoons

It will have two of its work vessels on display at the show – the 10m catamaran and 6m V hull aluminium workboat, which are both equipped with the latest Simrad electronic equipment onboard.

One-of-a-kind

The one-of-a-kind double stacked Modular Pontoon comes with electric operating spud legs and a marine knuckle boom crane mounted to the deck.

Rebel said that ample deck space and stability make it an ideal working platform for many applications.

Onboard the platform will be the Hoeflon TC1 tracked carrier. Only 80cm wide by 145cm and weighing less than 500kg, it can carry up to 1200kg.

Its cousin the Hoeflon C1E tracked compact crane is 712mm wide extending to 1100mm when lifting. It has a lifting capacity of 720kg and reach a height of 5.6 metres. It also boasts a winch along with fly jib and head accessories.

Both these state of the art plant machines are fully electric so there are zero emissions meaning CO₂ neutrality and minimal noise. They can be used in environmentally sensitive areas where the risk of any fuel contamination is prohibited. Both can operate all day on a full charge.

Combined, the technology can serve a huge range of applications. With a draft of only 175mm the Modular Pontoon can provide shallow water lifting operations, marine works, general civil works and more, getting to places where others can’t reach.

It’s ultra-shallow draft allows access to places larger multi-cats cannot get to. The Modular Pontoon can be mobilised by water or dismantled for road transport to site. As the spud legs and gantry are lightweight, they can be easily dropped for access under low bridges and obstructions.

The pontoon has a custom sub-frame within the structure to stiffen the floats to keep the crane stable.

Rebel Marine operates a fleet of 15 vessels from 4m workboats to 10m multipurpose catamarans, as well as a shallow water crane barge and an extensive stock of modular work pontoons.