Engineers mark next stage in Genoa breakwater

Tronds Barge 33

The largest caissons in major works to upgrade the Port of Genoa are now being installed by a consortium led by the Italian engineering firm Webuild Group.

A semi-submersible barge, the Tronds Barge 33, will be used to install the caissons, which are 67 metres long, 35 metres wide and 33 metres high.

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