Marine

Jac Rijk´s homeland, The Netherlands, lies for over 50% under the sea level.
This small country in the Rhine-Meuse-Schelde delta has a coast line of 523 km, of which 353 km North Sea coast.
To protect itself from being flooded by river and/ or sea water, the country has built up impressive experience and know-how in the construction of dykes, quays and canals.
Its leading water management expertise is still every day enlisted by governments and companies worldwide.

Alongside, more than 8 decades ago Jac Rijk started their activities with sea protection and marine works. As a specialist in earthmoving Jac Rijk laid the foundation of innovative, world famous projects such as:
– the Deltaworks
– the work island ´Neeltje Jans´
– Maasvlakte II, extension of port of Rotterdam.

Our expertise in civil engineering both home and abroad guarantees a professional and efficient start of any marine project.

In the area of marine works Jac Rijk specializes in

  • sea protectionworks like construction of dykes
  • beach nourishments
  • construction of quays, locks and breakwater projects
  • construction of canals, port areas,
  • deepening and widening of waterways

THE DUTCH EXPERTISE IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF DYKES, QUAYS AND CANALS IS ENLISTED BY NATIONS WORLDWIDE