Boskalis is currently transporting a semi-submersible heavy transport vessel named Forte with a rocket cargo that recently returned to Earth after completing its mission in space.
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Operations & Supply
Quote
“Boskalis is currently transporting a truly unique cargo aboard our semi-submersible heavy transport vessel Forte: a rocket, which recently returned to Earth after completing its mission in space.”
— Boskalis team
Company
- Industry
- Civil Engineering
- Location
- Papendrecht, NL
- Company size
- 6,998 employees
Boskalis is a leading global services provider operating in the dredging, maritime infrastructure and maritime services sectors. The company provides creative and innovative all-round solutions to infrastructural challenges in the maritime, coastal and delta regions of the world. With core activities such as coastal defense, riverbank protection and land reclamation Boskalis is able to provide adaptive and mitigating solutions to combat the effects of climate change, such as extreme weather conditions and rising sea levels, as well as delivering solutions for the increasing need for space in coastal and delta regions across the world. The company facilitates the development of offshore energy infrastructure, including renewable wind energy and is active in the construction and maintenance of ports, waterways, access channels and civil infrastructure. In addition, Boskalis is a global marine salvage expert and provides terminal services at various locations worldwide. With a versatile fleet of more than 500 vessels and floating equipment and over 11,000 employees, Boskalis is creating new horizons around the world.
Founded 1910