Working at Boskalis is about creating new horizons and sustainable solutions. In a world where population growth, an increase of global trade, demand for (new) energy and climate change are driving forces, we challenge you to make your mark in finding innovative and relevant solutions for complex infrastructural and marine projects.
Dredging is one of our traditional core activities and Boskalis is famous for projects like the land reclamation for Manila International Airport, Pulau Tekong, Singapore’s first polder or the expansion of the Suez Canal. Creation of new nature areas like the Markerwadden is something we contribute too. In your job you will work for the dredging division. Boskalis have been protecting coastlines, reclaiming land and developing infrastructure for over 100 years. That’s a lot of ingenuity, talent and commitment. When we bring all of this together, we become more than the sum of our parts and can seize opportunities others miss. This is how we collaborate and make the difference together. In our lives, in our work and in the lives of people across the world.
Turbidity plumes created by dredging operations can cause impact on sensitive receivers such as coral reefs, sea grass or cooling water intakes. That is why regulators set turbidity limits around dredging works. If you can predict where the plume will travel, at what intensity, and when, you can plan the operation to stay within limits while keeping the project running. Good plume forecasting is essential for an optimal balance between environmental protection and operational efficiency. There currently is a knowledge gap in what the optimum prediction method is in low current environments. This assignment considers a recent dredging operation in Sohar, Oman. The location is especially interesting due to the relatively low tidal currents, causing other drivers to dominate the turbidity plume dynamics, such as waves and wind. We are looking to investigate different methods to improve turbidity forecasts for similar locations.
The scope is flexible and shaped around your interests. A potential main question is: How can dredging-induced turbidity dispersion in low current environments best be predicted ...
Potential sub questions can be:
Sohar project in Oman, executed in 2025. Available data:
You can move ahead with this assignment if you have:
We are more than happy to answer your questions about the internship. Please contact Thijs Wanders, Corporate Recruiter, via thijs.wanders@boskalis.com.
Interested? Please apply by filling in your details and by uploading your cover letter and CV on our careers site.
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.
