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Marine Applications

Marine & Coastal Foundation Solutions

Proven systems for harsh underwater environments

Designing and building reliable foundations for submerged and coastal structures presents extreme challenges. BaseLok Marine Systems — including GeoCell and Marine Mattress products provide proven solutions to protect and construct marine foundations for revetments, breakwaters, groins, jetties, and living shorelines.

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Scour — the erosion of sediment from around the base of structures caused by wave action and current flow — is one of the most common causes of marine infrastructure failure. BaseLok™ BallastGuard™ and FabGrid™ marine mattress systems provide durable, flexible scour protection that conforms to irregular seabed profiles. Their high strength and hydraulic conductivity make them superior alternatives to rock riprap, at a fraction of the cost and installation time.

Revetments and breakwaters must withstand relentless hydrodynamic forces in some of the harshest construction environments on earth. BaseLok™ Marine mattress and cellular systems are designed for installation in wet and submerged conditions, providing reliable bearing capacity and settlement resistance for both the structure and its foundation. These systems simplify underwater construction, reduce contractor risk, and dramatically lower project costs compared to traditional methods.

Coastal shorelines face constant erosion from wave energy, tidal fluctuation, and storm events. BaseLok™ FabGrid™ and GeoCell systems provide flexible, permeable erosion protection that stabilizes the shoreline while allowing natural drainage. Unlike hard-armor solutions, these geosynthetic systems can accommodate minor settlement, protect the underlying sediment from scour, and integrate with native vegetation for long-term ecological and engineering performance.

Living shoreline projects balance coastal protection with ecological preservation, using a combination of natural and engineered elements to stabilize the shore while maintaining or restoring marine habitat. BaseLok™ GeoCell and marine mattress systems provide the structural foundation for living shoreline installations, supporting native plantings and oyster reefs while resisting wave energy and long-term erosion. These solutions are increasingly specified by environmental regulators as the preferred alternative to traditional hard-armor.

Jetties and groins extend perpendicular from shore to stabilize inlets and reduce longshore sediment transport. Their foundations must resist severe hydraulic loading while maintaining structural integrity in submerged, sediment-laden environments. BaseLok™ marine mattress and scour protection systems provide the reliable, cost-effective underwater foundation support needed for these critical coastal infrastructure elements, reducing construction complexity and improving long-term performance.

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