CLASEXPERTISE
CLAS – International Expertise in Breakwater Construction, Inspection and Certification
About Us
CLAS is an independent company specialised in breakwater expertise, technical assistance, safety and the certification of coastal and maritime structures.
For more than thirty years, CLAS has supported project owners and maritime construction companies in breakwater construction, quality control and regulatory compliance of maritime structures, in France and internationally.
Our expertise covers all types of artificial concrete armour units, in single-layer or double-layer configurations, with comprehensive support ranging from team training to the final certification of maritime structures.
CLAS operates in full independence and is not affiliated with any manufacturer, trademark holder or seller of usage rights.
The Importance of Technical Assistance for Breakwater Construction
Breakwater Without Specialised CLAS Technical Assistance
Digue maritime présentant des désordres structurels, dans un contexte d’assistance technique limitée à des interventions ponctuelles.
Cotonou Breakwater Roundhead – Defects Observed After Commissioning
Breakwater Constructed with CLAS Technical Assistance
Digue maritime construite avec une assistance technique complémentaire à temps complet, incluant contrôle qualité et inspections subaquatiques.
Drone View of the Cerbère Breakwater Showing CLAS Inspectors’ Monitoring Activities
Our Services
Technical Assistance to Contractors for Artificial Concrete Armour Unit Placement on Breakwaters
Specialised Team for the Placement of Artificial Concrete Armour Units on Breakwaters – CLAS Professional Divers
Independent Certification of Breakwaters Using Artificial Concrete Armour Units of All Brands
CLAS Conferences – Breakwater Expertise with Artificial Concrete Armour Units
Risk Assessment Studies for Breakwaters Built with Artificial Concrete Armour Units
Assessment of Placement and Quality Control Tools
Expert Assessments of Breakwaters
Preparation of Armour Unit Placement Drawings
Breakwater Armour Layer Repairs Using Artificial Concrete Armour Units