ANAÏS AND THE TRANSPOSIDO PROJECT

On November 15, 2016, a crucial milestone was reached in the field of marine protection with the launch of the TRANSPOSIDO project. The aim of this innovative project was to design, implement and test a technique for transplanting Posidonia meadows, a protected marine species, into the Monaco harbor extension zone. This delicate operation represents a world first in underwater engineering.

Cutting-edge technology for an ecological challenge

The success of this transplant is largely due to the use of the ANAIS underwater excavator, specially equipped for this type of mission. An innovative tool was designed and interfaced with ANAIS, enabling precise handling of the Posidonia without altering their fragile ecosystem. The operation was piloted from the SANDRA power barge, guaranteeing optimum control of operations in an underwater environment.

A 4-month stay in Monaco’s deepest waters

The recently renovated equipment spent 4 months in the deep waters of the Principality of Monaco, without having to return to the surface. This technical success demonstrates not only the effectiveness of the tools used, but also the TRANSPOSIDO project’s commitment to preserving the marine environment. This world first paves the way for new ecological management methods in expanding coastal zones, while meeting the challenges posed by the protection of fragile marine ecosystems.