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 mining 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