Aquaculture service barges and marine research platforms
Oyster processing barges, mussel farm service platforms, monitoring pontoons and equipment access. No antifoul, no fuel in the floats, 15+ years in salt water.
SailGP & America's Cup marker boats · Trading since 2003
Made in New Zealand
5,000+ pods sold
Marine-grade polyethylene
15+ year product life
Est. 2003
Built To Date
Oyster and mussel service barges
From a 12m oyster processing barge to mussel farm service platforms, aquaculture operators use Pontoonz pods for decks they can work on, wash down and extend.
12m oyster processing barge
Mussel farm service platforms
Equipment access and storage pontoons
Research & Monitoring
Monitoring pontoons for water quality and marine research
A water-quality monitoring pontoon gives instruments a stable, dry platform and gives researchers safe access to service them.
Why Polyethylene
Made for salt water and working decks
No antifoul
Nothing leaching into the water around your stock. An annual water blast removes marine growth.
Cleanable
Smooth rotomoulded surfaces wash down easily between harvests.
Recyclable
Polyethylene pods are recyclable at end of life. No fuel in the floats, ever.
Size Your Build
How many pods does your platform 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.
Each Main Boat Pod carries 150kg at half immersion and up to 350kg fully immersed. Size the barge with the calculator and we'll check it before quoting.
How long do the pods last in salt water?
More than 15 years. Marine-grade UV-stabilised polyethylene, no antifoul needed.
How do I clean them?
An annual water blast removes marine growth. The smooth surface washes down easily.
Does a commercial barge need survey?
If it operates commercially it may need survey with Maritime NZ, or AMSA in Australia. We supply pod specifications and load ratings to your surveyor.
What Pontoonz Customers Say
Built by real people. Proven on the water.
Original customer storyPublished by Pontoonz
RRichardPontoonz customer · Customer testimonial
Video testimonial
Hear how Richard used the Pontoonz modular system and why the finished boat delivered practical value with very little maintenance.
Hear it directly from RichardHis experience building with the Pontoonz modular system.
