In port and maritime contexts, creating a secure connection between the quay and a ship's entrance is not always a simple task, especially when structural constraints prevent the construction of new fixed infrastructures. In these scenarios, the need for a quick, stable solution capable of adapting to sea level changes becomes a priority.
In the Gulf of Trieste, Aquageo supported a leading international maritime company in the design and installation of a modular floating dock, solving a complex logistical challenge in a port area subject to architectural constraints.
The challenge: creating a secure access without invasive structural interventions
The client needed to establish a continuous connection between a fixed dock on land and the entrance of a moored ship. However, the port's configuration presented several challenges.
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Structural constraints: the impossibility of installing additional traditional or fixed docks.
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Operational needs: the need for a highly stable platform for personnel and crew transit.
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Environmental variability: the need for a system capable of compensating for tides and wave motion without losing alignment with the ship's entrance during normal water level variations and vessel oscillations.
The Aquageo solution: modular docks with Idea Dock technology
To overcome the port's infrastructural limits, a modular floating dock based on the Idea Dock cube system was chosen, a technology that combines strength, versatility, and quick assembly.
Technical features of the structure
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High buoyancy: the system ensures a load capacity exceeding 200 kg/m², ideal for industrial use and frequent transit.
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Double-layer configuration: the use of stacked cubes allowed for greater structural rigidity, increasing resistance to marine stresses and overall stability.
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Safety and walkability: the surface was coated in non-slip marine aluminum, ensuring a solid base in all weather conditions, completed with side railings for personnel protection.
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Total modularity: thanks to sets of dedicated accessories and screws, the structure can be reconfigured or expanded to become a work platform or technical barge.
The installation: stability in the Gulf of Trieste
The project was carried out in the Gulf of Trieste, a context characterized by meteomarine conditions that require high-performance equipment. The modular nature of the dock allowed for:
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absorbing water level variations, keeping the connection always operational;
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ensuring walkability stability even in the presence of wave motion;
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guaranteeing a perfect alignment between the fixed dock on land and the ship's access, facilitating boarding and disembarking operations.
