Description is presented of first modern port for coastal trade navigation established on west coast of Madagascar, at end of 60 km sound, accessible to ships up to 40×6 m, and 300 ton capacity; quay includes reinforced concrete floor resting on five rows of steel piles packed with sand or concrete; shocks caused by barges are absorbed by neoprene plate caps placed on piles.
Antsohihy, coastal shipping port
Antsohihy, port de cabotage
Travaux ; n 360
1964
4 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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