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cornerstones: dredging,Boskalisdefense and land reclamationcoastalInvisible, but essentialFor almost a century, dredging has been one of the cornerstones of Boskalis. And it still is.Dredging:after all, is an important first step for the construction of ports and canals. In addition,Dredging,can restore access to silted-up ports and avoids rivers to flood surrounding areas.Although Boskalis has a lot of experience with dredging, we still consider each project unique.dredgingTime and time again, we have to use the mostpriate techniques and equipment and find justthe right combination of time, environment, designapproimplementation. Our dredging activities by theway are not just limited to capital dredging and theandof ports and waterways. With theirextremely accurate electronic positioning systems,maintenancesophisticated dredgers are also used for theconstruction of pipeline trenches, outfalls and immersedtodayÕsDredging may be invisible, but it is essentialfor prosperity.tunnels.Defense: Creating a safe havenRedirecting water flows to keep coastal regionsCoastalfrom flooding, that is what the second Boskalissafecornerstone, coastal defense, is all about. ContinuousThe access channel Guinea.the port of Conakry was toby TSHD Johanna dredgedresearch and vast amounts of experience meanBoskalis has what it takes to realize any project onthe waterfront. Besides expertise with regard to theof coastal defenses, the company is aspecialist in riverbank and riverbed protection works.constructionJacoba till Ð9.5 meters CD andthe harbor bassin till Ð10 metersCD, occasionaly Ð11 meters CD.We use our in-house research and developmentcapabilities and our comprehensive on-site experienceto create innovative solutions for engineering andconstruction problems. And if necessary, Boskalisespecially develops new techniques and equipment fora certain project.10Boskalis International bv