Protecting Mauritius's coastline with science-led marine engineering
OceanVolts delivers EIA permitting, beach restoration, coastal surveys, and numerical wave modelling for hotels, developers, and governments across Mauritius and the Indian Ocean.
What we deliver
Beach & Dune Restoration
Sediment analysis, profile design and dune stabilisation to rebuild eroding hotel and residential beaches.
Erosion Control & Sand Retention Systems
Geotextile sand bags, berm reconstruction, breakwaters and reef structures matched to the site.
Coastal & Marine Surveys
Multibeam bathymetry, environmental baseline and MetOcean surveys that de-risk every design that follows.
Numerical Wave Modelling
Offshore-to-nearshore wave, current and sediment-transport modelling so designs are right first time.
EIA & PER Permitting
Baseline studies, impact assessment and authority liaison managed end to end for coastal projects.
Coral Reef Restoration
Reef health assessment, coral propagation and substrate design for reefs that double as natural breakwaters.
Environmental Monitoring
Water quality, reef health and beach-profile tracking that proves outcomes and satisfies permit conditions.
How we work
Investigate
Site survey and data capture: bathymetry, topography and coastal condition assessment across Mauritius.
Model
Numerical wave and hydrodynamic modelling to predict coastal behaviour and erosion risk.
Design
Engineering design of the coastal protection or restoration solution, matched to site conditions.
Permit
EIA and PER permitting support to secure regulatory approval in Mauritius.
Build
On-site deployment and construction of the engineered or nature-based solution.
Monitor
Post-deployment environmental and performance monitoring to verify long-term outcomes.
Where we work
Mauritius is home base — we also work across the wider south-west Indian Ocean.
Why OceanVolts
Local MetOcean knowledge
Wave, current and cyclone conditions specific to Mauritius and the south-west Indian Ocean inform every model we build.
Nature-based and engineered options
From reef restoration to breakwaters, the solution is matched to what the site needs — not a single fixed method.
End-to-end permitting
EIA and PER permitting is managed alongside design, so projects aren’t stalled waiting on a separate consultant.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a coastal engineering consultancy do?
A coastal engineering consultancy studies how waves, currents, sediment and storms interact with a shoreline, then designs and permits the interventions that protect it. OceanVolts covers the full sequence: survey, numerical modelling, design, EIA/PER permitting, deployment and long-term environmental monitoring.
Do you work outside Mauritius?
Mauritius is our primary base, and we also work across the wider south-west Indian Ocean, including Seychelles and Réunion. Surveys, modelling and permitting support can be scoped for other Indian Ocean island coastlines on request.
Do I need an EIA for coastal works in Mauritius?
Most works that modify the shoreline or foreshore in Mauritius trigger an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) or a Preliminary Environmental Report (PER), depending on the scale and location of the project. Requirements should be confirmed against current Mauritian environmental law for your specific site — our EIA & PER Permitting service manages this process end to end.
How do I start a project with OceanVolts?
Send an enquiry with your site location and a short description of the problem you’re seeing. We’ll scope an initial site assessment or survey as the first step, then sequence modelling, design and permitting from there.
Ready to protect your coastline?
Start with a site assessment — we'll scope the survey, modelling and permitting your project needs.