Maritime developments frequently bring special difficulties. They need to be artistically created, visually appealing, practical, economical, and
environmentally friendly. Coastal events processes such as winds, tides, currents, and the impact of strong storms and high water levels must be
considered in the design.

The Division, in collaboration with international partners, provides services in preliminary planning and feasibility studies, investigations,
permits and approvals, design development, documentation, and supervision of construction of maritime facilities, to assist its clients achieve optimal outcomes for their projects.

A comprehensive array of coastal structures, including groins, jetties, piers, breakwaters, access channels, and shoreline armouring, is meticulously crafted and provided with cutting-edge scientific tools for the precise evaluation of bathymetry, currents, waves, water levels, and sediment transport.

These structures serve a vital role in coastal management and erosion prevention by facilitating detailed data collection and analysis to ensure effective decision-making for sustainable development and protection of coastal environments.

The Division can also aid port authorities, asset owners and operators involved in bulk ports, container terminals and general cargo terminals,
achieve ongoing success. Furthermore, the Division assists clients in the control of shoreline erosion, to defend against sea level rise, in the development of navigation channels and harbours, and for coastal recreation provisio