Almost any wave can be stopped with a stone breakwater. However, this is not always a feasible or cost effective method. The selected method of wave attenuation will be heavily dependent not only on the wave periods, but also on the water depth. Water depth is important because of the physics of the vertical distribution of the wave power in different water depths. That is the reason why some attenuation methods work better in deeper water, while others apply strictly to shallow water areas.

The use of floating breakwaters as temporary or permanent coastal structures has become increasingly widespread in North America. MAADI Group developed expertise and field experiences with floating breakwaters with successful innovations that are relatively inexpensive for suppressing waves.

The primary advantages of MAADI Group’s floating breakwater system are the following:

Economy of material
Freedom from foundation problems
Freedom from erosion problems
Indifference to tidal changes in site water depth
Probable relative ease of transportation
Creation of additional boat slips and dockage area

The relative damage to a floating structure is function of the amount of energy expended by the wave front upon impact. This function is not easily measured but it can be calculated as the sum of the potential and kinetic energy.

MAADI Group is able to design and manufacture your floating breakwater or wave attenuator based on our analytical and experimental work that has been undertaken for a number of years. Our strong background in the shipbuilding and ship design industries puts us a step forward in the engineering of any maritime structures.