Marine
Marine & Port Ground Stabilization
Marine and port work combines the heaviest point loads of any application with constant moisture, which is where timber matting degrades fastest.
What this application demands
Extreme concentrated loads
Vessel sections and port handling equipment concentrate load far beyond typical construction plant. Crocodile Products matting has stabilized ground for marine equipment over 800,000 kg.
Permanent moisture exposure
Laminated bamboo is dimensionally stable and resists the rot and splitting that shorten timber mat life in a wet environment, so units survive more cycles before scrapping.
Mats used for marine work
Bamboo Crane Mats
A crane mat is a heavy load-distribution platform placed under a crane, its outriggers or its tracks, to spread a concentrated point load across enough ground area that the machine stays level and stable.
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An access mat is a portable platform laid over soft or unstable ground to create a temporary road or work surface for heavy equipment, then lifted and reused elsewhere.
View rangeBamboo Skids, Dunnage & Ship Blocks
Skids and dunnage are the small structural blocks and bearers that hold pipe, cargo or equipment clear of the ground so it can be supported, drained, slung or inspected.
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Where we have done this
Common questions
Do bamboo mats work in constant wet conditions?
Yes. Laminated bamboo composite resists the rot and dimensional movement that degrade sawn timber in permanently wet environments, which is why it holds up in drydock and port service.