Port of Poti Breakwater, Georgia (part 2) The existing breakwater in Poti constructed in 1873, required renovation
Cadzand, The Netherlands The Xbloc is conquering the world ... and the Netherlands! For the first time since the introduction of the innovative breakwater element of BAM Infraconsult, it is truly applied in the country where it was conceived and developed.
Cape Clear, Ireland Cape Clear is located on Clear Island at the South side of Ireland. 1 m3 Xblocs will be used in the extension of the harbour. The construction works will be carried out by L&M Keating Ltd.
Sumburgh, United Kingdom Sumburgh airport is located on Shetland island, Scotland, UK. The shore protection will be armoured by Xblocs of 6 m3 size. The design has been prepared by RPS in Belfast.
Dunkerque, France At Dunkerkque, an LNG terminal is being constructed. The reclamation and shore protection for this terminal will be built by the Joint Venture of Sodraco International SAS (part of Jan de Nul), Bouygues Travaux Publics Régions France, Colas Nord Picardie and Menard.
Swinoujscie, Poland At Swinoujscie an LNG terminal is being constructed. The 3 kilometre long breakwater required for this terminal is built by a joint venture of Boskalis, Hochtief, Per Aarsleff and Doraco.
Caspian Sea An existing port in the Caspian Sea is being enlarged. For this purpose two large breakwaters are built to be able to enlarge the port. Both breakwaters have a length of over 1 km, and is built using Xbloc armour units.
Port of Poti, Georgia Port of Poti has a long history as the gateway of the Caucasus and Central Asia. It has been an important link in the legendary Silk Route, which will be restored in the coming years.
Caladh Mor, Ireland Inish Meain is one of the Aran islands, located in the Atlantic Ocean, on the west coast of Ireland. The existing ferry pier at Caladh Mor was exposed to high wave conditions. This pier has been extended, and two breakwaters have been built to provide wave protection.
Port Oriel, Ireland Port Oriel is a fishing port, located on the east coast of Ireland. The port consists of a small inland harbour basin and a pier, both built in 1885. The port has been modernised and the pier extended.
