Marine Equipment Solutions and Combifloat Announces Poseidon Jackup – A Joint Venture Bringing World-Class Modular Jack-Up Technology to North America

September 23, 2025 – Marine Equipment Solutions (MES), a trusted leader in marine construction equipment and services, is proud to announce the official launch of Poseidon Jackup, a joint venture between Combifloat Group of the Netherlands and Poseidon Barge of the United States, with the backing of MES. This landmark partnership brings proven modular jack-up technology to North America, offering Jones Act compliant solutions tailored to the needs of U.S. and Canadian marine contractors.

The Innovation of Elevation
 

For decades, Combifloat has set the global standard for modular floating and self-elevating platforms, supporting major projects in ports, bridges, energy, and offshore construction worldwide. At the same time, Poseidon Barge built a reputation in the United States as the go-to source for sectional barges, supported by ISO-certified American manufacturing and a nationwide contractor network.

The vision behind Poseidon Jackup was simple: combine Combifloat’s engineering expertise with Poseidon’s U.S. manufacturing strength to deliver world-class elevated platform solutions that are built, owned, and operated in the United States ensuring both performance and compliance from day one.

“The launch of our joint venture with Poseidon marks a significant milestone for Combifloat Group as we expand our footprint into the United States and Canada. This partnership combines Poseidon’s strong presence in North America with our proven expertise in modular jack-up and floating solutions, enabling us to deliver unparalleled value to clients in the marine and offshore sectors. Together, we are committed to setting new standards in operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability, while supporting the growing demand for infrastructure and energy projects across North America.”
— Jaap Jan Pietersen, CEO, Combifloat Group

“Poseidon Jackup allows us to support more complex marine operations with the same standards of safety, quality, and performance that define everything we do.”
— Dan Ellis, President, Marine Equipment Solutions

Raising the Bar in Marine Construction

Poseidon Jackup introduces purpose-built, modular jack-up barge systems engineered for performance, reliability, and adaptability in the most challenging marine environments. The flagship MES-C7 Self-Elevating Sectional Barge delivers unmatched stability, versatility, and load capacity.

Applications range from bridge construction and port maintenance to energy and environmental projects, with systems that are modular, transportable, and engineered to perform in both inland and coastal environments.