Salvage Pontoons – Horizontal

Salvage Pontoons – Horizontal are a highly versatile, totally enclosed flotation solution designed for shallow water salvage, vessel draft reduction, and controlled lifting close to the surface. Their cylindrical, horizontal design provides excellent stability and buoyancy control, making them ideal where long tows, pipeline installation, or cable-laying operations are required.

Manufactured by Subsalve USA, these heavy-duty salvage pontoons are constructed from urethane-coated, high-strength nylon with RF-welded seams, delivering superior abrasion resistance, chemical resistance and long-term durability in demanding marine environments.

An integrated replaceable nylon webbing lift harness maintains the pontoon in a stable horizontal orientation while providing a 6:1 safe working ratio. Each unit is supplied complete with shackles, valves and all necessary hardware, allowing for immediate deployment on site. Pressure relief valves ensure controlled venting during ascent, protecting both the pontoon and the load.

Available in standard cylindrical or elongated tube configurations, horizontal salvage pontoons are a proven solution for offshore, inshore and near-surface recovery operations.

Construction & Materials

• Urethane-coated high-strength nylon

• Heavy-duty fabric with RF-welded seams

• Superior abrasion resistance

• Resistant to most petro-chemicals

• UV-resistant

• Low maintenance and easy to clean

Safety & Ease-of-Use Features

• Replaceable heavy-duty nylon webbing lift harness

• Harness maintains horizontal orientation for maximum stability

• Safe working ratio: 6:1

• Multiple attachment points with supplied shackles

• 3/4″ NPT inflation port with stainless steel ball valves

• Stainless steel quick-disconnect inflation fitting

• Pressure relief valves set to vent at 2.5 psi above ambient pressure

• Supplied complete with valves, shackles and hardware for immediate use

Available Configurations

• Standard cylindrical salvage pontoons

• Elongated tube salvage pontoons

• Custom sizes available on request

Important Usage Notice

Salvage pontoons feature multiple attachment points. All attachment points must be connected using the supplied shackles, and the load must be evenly distributed. Larger pontoons may require the use of a lifting beam to ensure correct load distribution and safe operation.

Typical Applications

• Shallow water salvage and recovery

• Vessel draft reduction

• Cable and pipeline installation

• Long-distance towing operations

• Near-surface buoyancy and stabilisation tasks

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Individually tested prior to shipping

• Custom configurations available

• Fully compliant with:

  • IMCA D-016-AIRBAGS

  • ABS

  • U.S. Department of Defense Standards