Posted on May 20, 2026
Coastal erosion has severely damaged the shoreline at Cabo Tortuga in Santa Marta, Colombia.
Watermaster is now dredging sediment from the sea and redistributing nearly 15,000 m³ of material across the affected area.
The work is part of Santa Marta’s District Disaster Risk Management Council’s response to the risk of losing the beach completely and causing permanent damage to nearby structures.
As rising sea levels and stronger storms make erosion worse, more coastal sites will need this kind of recovery work. Watermaster can be moved easily by road, launched quickly without crane assistance, and operated independently in shallow coastal waters while pumping large volumes of sediment.
