GENERAL   EQUIPMENT   INC.                    

We have great pleasure in forwarding details of the Amphibious Motorized Pontoon System that we have available for immediate delivery as a unique opportunity especially in regard of the sudden and rude climatic change like floods and earthquake we are facing.

This is of course not the sole application such a system may offer.

This document gives a brief technical overview along with some of our proposed terms and conditions.

The equipment is available for inspection at our storage facility in Belgium, by appointment.

We would be grateful for the opportunity to provide a detailed quotation and in the meantime should you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

AMPHIBIOUS MOTORIZED PONTOON SYSTEM (AMPS)

Introduction

We have available a quantity of high quality ex-French Army reserve stock, Amphibious Motorised Pontoon System (AMPS) units for sale. The complete system comprises:

            Semi-Trailer mounted modular Bridge/Ferry section

Semi-Trailer Mounted Launch Ramp section

6 x 6 Prime Mover Tractor units.

 AMPS is a tactical and logistics capability and can be deployed either as a Bridge compromising a continuous assembly of motorised floating modules or as motorised pontoon Ferry built in modular form to accommodate the load and/or the operating environment.

AMPS is ideal for use in emergency response and disaster relief operations where bridge or river crossing infrastructure have become absent or damaged.

 It provides operational managers with the ability to facilitate the rapid deployment of a logistics capability to support medical services and food distribution.

Originally designed for Military operation, the construction is immensely robust whilst remaining simple and reliable in operation.

AMPS features fast deployment with minimal manpower; can sustain loads of over 70 tonnes in 3.5 metres per second currents and can be launched and recovered from transition up to 3 metres above water level.

AMPS are a proven platform and are in service with three European armies.

A specification is included at Annex A.

AMPS are transported, launched and recovered by dedicated semi-trailers from unprepared banks and are autonomous once in the water. They require no additional means such as bank preparation dozers or tug boats.

Land mobility is excellent thanks to their design, their reduced weight and powerful Renault 6x6 Prime Mover.

We hold enough stock to provide a floating bridge of over 100m in length or alternatively, 3 motorised pontoon units, each capable of carrying in excess of 60 tons on a 30m deck.

Although our stock is approximately 10 years old, it can be considered as new having never been deployed in active service.

 The accrued usage is due solely to scheduled maintenance. 

Amphibious Motorised Pontoon System (AMPS)

SPECIFICATION:     Bridge Ferry Section

                                               Weight:                       10,500kg

                                               Length:                       10 metres

                                               Width:                          3.6 metres (Folded)

                                               Width:                          9.8 metres (Deployed)

                                               Track Width:              4 metres

                                               Height:                         2.1 metres (Folded)

                                               Height:                         0.73 metres (Deployed)

                                               Draught:                      0.18 Metres (Unloaded)

                                               Positive Buoyancy: 42,000kg

                                               Marine Power:           2 x Outboard 55hp

Ramp Section

                                               Weight:                      7,500kg

                                               Length:                      10 metres

                                               Width:                        3.6 metres (Folded)

                                    Prime Mover with Semi-trailer (Loaded)

                                               Tractor:                      Renault TRM 10000

                                               Weight:                      31,000kg (Total)

                                               Length:                      18 metres

                                               Width:                        3.6 metres

                                               Height:                       4 metres

CONDITION: Each AMPS unit, it’s Semi-Trailer and Prime mover will undergo a comprehensive refurbishment and finishing program and supplied with quality assurance certification. Color – painted to the client’s choice of color, at cost.

AVAILABILITY:          (Subject to remaining unsold)

COMPATIBILITY:      The Buyer is responsible for assessing that the equipment type is fit for purpose.

DELIVERY:                Time: 2 weeks following receipt of order, deposit and initial inspection of core units.

 Actual Location: FOB Belgium

 It can be dispatched to Rotterdam harbour or anywhere else, at cost or following buyer’s instruction.

ACCEPTANCE:      The buyer will accept delivery of the vehicles at final inspection.

PAYMENT:               50% Deposit with order; balance in full following satisfactory inspection and acceptance. In the event of part delivery, proportional payment will be required prior to release of goods.

VAT & DUTY:          VAT zero rated, subject to confirmation. Any local duties or taxes in the country of destination or transit are the responsibility of the Buyer.

ORIGIN:                     Country of Origin – France

MANUFACTURER: CNIM, Paris, France

TRAINING:     A comprehensive Training package can be provided;  this will include operator, maintenance and workshop.

DOCUMENTS:          Originals of the End User Certification will be required by the Seller prior to contract. Export control licensing requirements will apply. The Buyer and Seller shall each be responsible for their own licensing requirements.
 

QUALITY:                   Inspection and management will be conducted in accordance with ISO9000 standards.
 

WARRANTY:             Conditional – 1 year Parts only limited to Engine and Driveline (but excluding engine ancillaries, axles, props hafts, wheels and tyres). The warranty covers genuine mechanical failure but not accidental damage or operator error. A sample warranty certificate will be supplied with our quotation.
 

FREIGHT:                  Contract is FOB loaded to transport. Shipping not included.
 

PACKING:                 Vehicles and equipment will be prepared for shipping in accordance with the instruction. Unsecured and loose items will be at the risk of the client.

HANDOVER:             Trained personnel can accompany vehicles to the point of handover to the end-user if required. This is subject to location risk and provision of appropriate insurance.
 

SPARES:                   It is strongly recommended that the operator manages and stores locally a quantity of spares to provide operational support to these vehicles in service. The seller can in conjunction with the end-user develop a spares support package commensurate with anticipated usage and environmental conditions.
 

TOOLS:                     A schedule of Tooling will be provided prior to contract.
 

HANDBOOKS          Operators, Parts, Maintenance and Workshop manuals.

Floating dismountable road bridge is designated for establishing bridge and ferry like crossings over medium and large water obstacles.

Floating dismountable road bridge is a form of belt consisting of folding double-pontoon river and land units connected by quick operating butt joints, which incur loads from the traffic on the bridge.

Fixation to the land is performed by means of transitional units assembled from land units. In special cases transitional units cab be assembled from an intermediate pontoon, a fairing pontoon and one pontoon part the river unit mounted between two latter.