Genoa to build deep water breakwater

As part of a long term project to make this Italian port capable of handling the largest container ships the port authority is now analysing tenders received for design and construction of a major deep water breakwater located further out to sea than the current breakwater writes Dag Pike.

Aerial photo of Genoa showing the existing breakwater

As part of a long term project to make this Italian port capable of handling the largest container ships the port authority is now analysing tenders received for design and construction of a major deep water breakwater located further out to sea than the current breakwater writes Dag Pike.