Marinetek designed and produced the first innovative, long-lasting and environmentally friendly pontoon as part of the “ECo marina – Development of innovative blue technologies for marine superstructure” project. One pontoon element, M2409CAC with a length of 9 meters, was made, and in a few days pontoons from 12 to 15 meters will be produced.
The new product has been developed with a very innovative combination of concrete and carbon composite reinforcements – a combination of carbon rods and mesh impregnated with epoxy resin arranged to ensure maximum strength and reduce the use of concrete compared to traditional products.
The combination of carbon composite will enable the longevity of the elements without losing the original quality, reliability, safety and aesthetic standards. In addition, these elements will not require operational investment in maintenance – due to the coupled reinforcement, the concrete will not crack, there will be no structural deformations, and there will be no corrosion. They are designed to last from 75 years to 100 years.
The project is supported by funds from the Norwegian Financial Mechanism 2014-2021, within the Business Development and Innovation Croatia Program.
