LIVING PORTS

Advancing marine infrastructure with eco-friendly, carbon-storing concrete technology at the Port of Vigo.

70 % of coastal and marine infrastructures are made of concrete which is a known damage-inducer to underwater ecosystems. Concrete is also susceptible to climate change degradation and comes with high carbon footprint. A solution for carbon-storing, ecologically-friendly, structurally superior concrete is needed and at scale to meet the standards of marine construction. The EU-funded Living Ports project will showcase the adoption of such a technology in maritime construction best practices. This infrastructure uses biomimicry to bring concrete to life, delivering unique benefits and cost savings. Living Ports is installed at the Port of Vigo, and includes seawalls and riprap armour, developed by ECOncrete. Monitoring will be conducted by DTU. An underwater observatory built by Cardama Shipyard will engage the public and stakeholders.