Coastruction has completed the final version of its fully 3D-printed Eco-Anchor and will soon begin testing at the Maritime Testing Ground of Campus@Sea in Scheveningen. This test marks an important step in the development of innovative maritime technologies that unite engineering and ecology.
The Eco-Anchor is a new type of anchoring system that not only serves as a mooring solution for wave-energy converters but also functions as an artificial reef, stimulating the growth of marine life. The structure was developed by Coastruction in collaboration with Weco – the Wave Energy Collective, DEMCON Unmanned Systems, and Holland Shipyards Group, with support from the Kansen voor West subsidy programme.
Weighing two tonnes, the Eco-Anchor was designed and printed at RDM Rotterdam. In the coming weeks, this version will undergo its first offshore tests just off the coast of Scheveningen. These trials will pave the way for long-term installation and further practical application at sea.
With both the Maritime Testing Ground and the Offshore Testsite, Campus@Sea offers a unique environment where entrepreneurs and researchers can validate their innovations under real-life North Sea conditions. In doing so, we accelerate the development of sustainable maritime technology and strengthen cooperation between businesses, research institutes, and governmental partners.
The testing of the Eco-Anchor is a great example of how innovation, ecology, and entrepreneurship reinforce one another within the Campus@Sea network. By providing space for pioneering projects like this, we contribute to the mission of Campus@Sea: to stimulate sustainable innovations for the multiple use of the North Sea.
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