Inland and Coastal Marina Systems upgrades Portsmouth tug berths
October 26, 2026By Seawork Press IB
Inland & Coastal Marine Systems
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Three heavy-duty concrete pontoons have beem supplied by Inland and Coastal Marina Systems for KBS Maritime to modernise the Tidal Basin at HM Naval Base Portsmouth.
Inland and Coastal Marine Systems are an Irish concrete manufactors that began producing conrete pontoons in 1990.
The replacement over this summer served to replace structures that had been in service for more than 40 years. The company described the process as a “new lease of life”.
Measuring 20m x 4m each, Inland and Coastal say the units provide a stable and durable berthing solution designed to support tug operations while reducing long-term maintenance requirements.
Transporting the pontoons from the company’s headquarters in Ireland to Portsmouth required each unit to be delivered by heavy goods vehicle (HGV). Later being lifted by crane into the water and towed around into the naval base.
Whittens and Portico Shipping helped with the delivery and installation of the process.
KBS Marine said, “This upgrade not only improves safety and reliability today, but ensures the Tidal Basin is ready to support operations long into the future.”
