Wavebraakker™

Traditional breakwater systems are typically based on the use of Rock and Rubble. That technique works very well, but is costly for the user.

When the requisite rock is not close by, it must be quarried, transported to the coastline or offshore and each piece carefully positioned.

The “WaveBraakker™” system is a configuration of scientifically shaped modules which can simulate the overall shape, form and performance of the permeable “Rock Breakwaters”. The modules are manufactured under precise quality controlled procedures in a carefully selected rotary molding facility. They are hollow and relatively easy to transport to the final location where they are then assembled into sections that are towed out to the offshore location for installation. The sections are moored in a configuration that has been determined to be the most effective for the protection required for that particular site. Lower modules are ballasted down below the surface by “Free Flooding” and the upper modules are kept buoyant at the surface to hold the sections in the proper orientation. The modules are strung together axially with high strength synthetic fiber ropes. In special cases, wire ropes may be used. The cross section configuration is maintained by use of configuration control pieces.

The technique of assembling the floating sections and anchoring the completed assemblies provides several advantages over “Rock Breakwaters”. These include:

• Ease of Installation
• Ease of Re-Configuration
• Cheaper
• No disturbing of bottom currents or marine life