A Project Efficiently Completed with Technical Assistance from CLAS

The completion of the reconstruction of the Genoese breakwater in Bastia marks a new stage in the modernisation of the port.

CLAS supported the BUESA–NATALI consortium by providing comprehensive technical assistance and quality certification throughout the project.

Vue drone de la digue du Môle Génois à Bastia avec carapace en blocs artificiels contrôlée et certifiée par CLAS

Drone view of the ACCROPODE™ II armour layer of the Môle Génois breakwater, certified CLASS A BREAKWATER by CLAS

CLAS Technical Assistance and Supervision

A CLAS consultant was mobilized on a full-time basis on site in order to ensure:

  • training of personnel in the installation of ACCROPODE™ II armour units;

  • technical support during installation phases;

  • quality monitoring of the underlayer, toe protection and armour layer;

  • optimization of production;

  • and preparation of the quality-of-execution certification file.

(ACCROPODE™ is a registered trademark owned by the ARTELIA Group and marketed by Concrete Layer Innovations (CLI).
These companies are in no way affiliated with CLAS.
CLAS is an independent company providing technical assistance, safety training and quality certification services for maritime breakwaters using highly interlocking single-layer artificial concrete blocks.)

Formation pour la pose de bloc de carapace de digue à forte imbrication pour la digue du dragon a bastia
Training for the placement of high-interlocking breakwater armour units for the Dragon breakwater in Bastia

Results and CLAS Certification

The Môle Génois breakwater obtained the CLAS certification – Class A Breakwater, confirming that its construction complies with good engineering practice as defined in the CETMEF Rock Armour Guide, the applicable technical standards, and the project technical specifications (CCTP).

This CLAS certification was incorporated into the As-Built Documentation (DOE) by the Engineer, ARTELIA.

inspection de la carapace en blocs monocouche de la digue du mole genois a bastia par les insecteur clas
Inspection of the single-layer armour units of the Môle Génois breakwater in Bastia by CLAS inspectors

Why Maritime Construction Companies Trust CLAS

Since its inception, CLAS has consistently applied the highest standards of technical rigor and safety to ensure the quality of your structures, delivering projects on schedule and without reservations at acceptance.