CEFA SRB Floating Bridge & Ferry System

Reading Time: 2 minutes The Steel Ribbon Bridge (SRB), developed by CEFA (France), represents one of the most versatile and robust mobile bridging systems currently available to NATO and partner nations. Designed for wet-gap crossing operations, the SRB is optimised for both tracked and wheeled vehicles up to Military Load Classification (MLC) 85T / 120W, enabling the rapid movement of armoured units, logistics convoys, and engineering formations across rivers and other water obstacles. For the Bangladesh Army Corps of Engineers, the SRB enhances operational mobility and independent bridging capability—particularly in the nation’s riverine terrain, where swift deployment and ferry versatility are essential. System Description The SRB serves dual roles as both a floating bridge and a self-propelled ferry, deployable by engineering units with a short training cycle. The system’s modular, rugged design allows it to be handled by any 6×6 or 8×8 truck fitted with a standard hooklift system, and