Explore CLAS’s Areas of Expertise
This photo library brings together photographs taken by CLAS during breakwater construction, inspection, certification, repair and expert assessment assignments worldwide. It features structures built using various types of artificial armour units and protection systems, including ACCROPODE™, Xbloc®, CORELOC, tetrapods, concrete cubes and other solutions used for marine protection.
The photographs are organised by area of expertise to illustrate the different stages in the life of a structure, from construction through operation, maintenance and repair. The photo library is regularly expanded as CLAS completes new assignments across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia.
ACCROPODE™ and ECOPODE™ are trademarks owned by the ARTELIA Group. Xbloc® is a trademark owned by Van Oord. Cubipod® is a trademark owned by SATO, part of the OHLA Group.
These trademarks are mentioned on this website solely to identify the technologies or structures illustrated. With the exception of BREAKWATER SOLUTION™, CLAS is independent of the owners of these trademarks. Their mention does not imply any affiliation, representation, endorsement, partnership or commercial relationship between their owners and CLAS.
Armour Unit Placement Assistance
Photographs of technical assistance assignments for the placement of artificial armour units, placement quality controls and on-site operations.
Breakwater Certification
Photographs of inspections, assessments and certification operations carried out by CLAS on coastal protection structures.
Breakwater Expert Assessment
Specialist Armour Unit Placement Team
Photographs of CLAS’s specialist teams, divers and technicians, and of technical assistance operations for the placement of artificial armour units on breakwaters.
International Projects
Photographs taken by CLAS on marine construction sites in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia, illustrating the diversity of structures and working conditions.
BS1 and BS2 Projects
Photographs of structures built using BREAKWATER SOLUTION™ BS1, BS2 and BS3 technologies, illustrating their placement, inspection and certification.