One of our esteemed customers ‘Bouygues Travaux Publics Région France’ has been awarded with the renovation project of the locks in Mericourt and is using the MPS equipment as dedicated tool for the job.
The locks of Méricourt are located in the Seine river at approximate 60km from Paris, and operated by VNF ‘Voies Navigables de France’. There are two locks in operation that allow passage of over 10.000 vessels per year. In order to increase the capacity and ensure the continues operation for the locks a large investment will be done in renovation of both locks and extension of lock nr1 from 165 to 180m.
MPS has provided a series of modular pontoons that are equipped with spud legs and/or winches for mooring. The pontoons are being used as crane-barge and transport pontoons for the building materials.
About Bouygues
Bouygues Travaux Publics Régions France (TP RF) is a legal entity created on July 1, 2010 from the merger of all the French engineering structures teams of Bouygues Entreprises France Europe. With 627 employees spread throughout France (excluding IDF), Bouygues Travaux Publics Régions France ensures a network of the territory and a close relationship with its customers to whom it offers its expertise on highly technical structures, mixed structures, structures works, Earthworks for Works of Art & Communication Restoration (TOARC) and linear projects. This entity has two specific business divisions: VSL France (specializing in prestressing, repairs, reinforcement of structures) and TFM (River and Maritime Works).
About MPS
Modular Pontoon Systems is the exclusive manufacturer of MPS container pontoons but as well sectional workboats and jack-ups. All MPS’s equipment is available for purchase or rental.
MPS container pontoons and other equipment are used in many industries such as dredging, civil construction including oil & gas.
MPS modular pontoons are Bureau Veritas certified for use on inland waters up to coastal areas. Its modular design, international transport standards and easy assembly allow applications in remote areas all over the world.
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