At the world’s busiest ports and harbours, ensuring that maritime operations can continue safely is not just about the operations above the water’s surface, but also below it.
Many ports around the world suffer from the impact of siltation, which is the build-up of silt and clay brought in by ocean tides and deposited on sea beds. In addition to damaging marine environments, this build-up can decrease the depth of vital maritime channels and cause potential safety issues for deep-hulled...
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