{"id":921447,"date":"2026-09-24T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/djya2ldob4.wpdns.site\/?page_id=921447"},"modified":"2026-10-27T09:16:49","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T08:16:49","slug":"og7","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cqop.com\/en\/list-of-soa-categories\/general-works\/og7\/","title":{"rendered":"SOA Category OG7"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6 cqop-v6-soa-categoria-og7\" data-v6-page=\"Categoria-OG1\">\n\n<div id=\"contenuto\" class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-829311a\">\n    \n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-fd08351 gb-text\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n    \n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-d3705ba gb-text\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n    \n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-contenuto-06a0e85\">\n      <nav style=\"--separator: &quot;\/&quot;\" class=\"cqop-breadcrumbs wp-block-breadcrumbs\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\"><ol><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cqop.com\/en\/\">Home<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cqop.com\/en\/list-of-soa-categories\/\">List of SOA categories<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cqop.com\/en\/list-of-soa-categories\/general-works\/\">SOA general works categories<\/a><\/li><li><span aria-current=\"page\">SOA Category OG7<\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/nav>\n\n      \n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-f3875ab\">\n        \n\n<span class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-4855609 gb-text\">OG7<\/span>\n\n\n\n        \n\n<span class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-ea96d22 gb-text\">General works categories<\/span>\n\n\n\n      <\/div>\n\n\n\n      \n\n<h1 class=\"cqop-v6-titolo-b35a3b5 gb-text\">SOA Category <span class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-8a3115e\">OG7<span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-f4fc0bb\"><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n      \n\n<p class=\"cqop-v6-testo-7496375 gb-text\">Qualification for maritime works, dredging, and related coastal infrastructure<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-13e79de\">\n    \n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-griglia-642d0e4\">\n      \n\n<div>\n        \n        \n\n<p class=\"cqop-v6-testo-f811e2c gb-text\">The OG7 category of the SOA certification system covers maritime and dredging works activities\u2014key infrastructures for ports, coastlines, and water\u2011related logistics. These projects are highly complex and require expertise in maritime engineering, coastal protection, and geotechnics, as well as the use of specialized equipment. OG7 is therefore a strategic qualification for companies operating in port logistics, environmental protection, and coastal defense, certifying their technical and organizational suitability for high\u2011value, high\u2011impact public works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<img class=\"gb-media-cqogillusog71 cqop-v6-pannello-e34122a cqop-og-illustration\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cqop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/og7-illustrazione-1-hero-blu-bordeaux.webp\" alt=\"Maritime and coastal works \u2014 OG7 illustration\" width=\"840\" height=\"360\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:700px;height:auto;margin:28px auto;object-fit:contain;\"\/>\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n      \n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-136555f\">\n        \n<img role=\"presentation\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cqop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/OG7-bianco-bordeaux-chiaro.webp\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"201\" height=\"201\" class=\"cqop-og-original-icon\" style=\"display:block;width:120px;height:120px;max-width:100%;object-fit:contain;margin:0 0 28px;\" \/>\n\n        \n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-96ce454 gb-text\">Simulate the cost of SOA certification<\/div>\n\n\n\n        \n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cqop.com\/en\/online-services\/fee-and-requirements-calculation\/\" class=\"cqop-v6-pulsante-5eba899 cqop-v6-state-6d47db8 gb-text\">Calculate fees and requirements<\/a>\n\n\n\n      <\/div>\n\n\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-1d12dfc\">\n    \n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-griglia-74a4c6d\">\n      \n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-titolo-sticky-1c8b9f9\">\n        \n        \n\n<h2 class=\"cqop-v6-titolo-ecc189a gb-text\">Ports, breakwaters adn coastal defense at the core of OG7<\/h2>\n\n\n\n      <\/div>\n\n\n\n      \n\n<div>\n\n\n<img class=\"gb-media-cqogillusog72 cqop-v6-pannello-e34122a cqop-og-illustration\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cqop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/og7-illustrazione-2-frangiflutti-blu-bordeaux.webp\" alt=\"Maritime and coastal works \u2014 OG7 illustration\" width=\"840\" height=\"448\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:700px;height:auto;margin:28px auto;object-fit:contain;\"\/>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"cqop-v6-testo-7febc91 gb-text\">The OG7 category applies to all maritime and port works essential for coastal infrastructure, harbors, and navigable basins. Key areas include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-f72340a\">\n\n<li class=\"cqop-v6-griglia-eaa3518 gb-text\">\n              <span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-17317d0\">01<\/span>\n              Commercial port infrastructures: construction and expansion of merchant ports, berths, equipped quays, logistic platforms, and breakwaters. Typical examples include container terminals with dredged seabeds for deep\u2011draft vessels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n            \n\n<li class=\"cqop-v6-griglia-eaa3518 gb-text\">\n              <span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-17317d0\">02<\/span>\n              Tourist marinas and naval berthing structures: yacht harbors, floating docks, breakwaters, and passenger terminals. Naval bases and shipyards also fall under OG7.<\/li>\n\n\n\n            \n\n<li class=\"cqop-v6-griglia-eaa3518 gb-text\">\n              <span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-17317d0\">03<\/span>\n              Coastal defense works: protection of shorelines through breakwaters, groynes, and other structures designed to dissipate wave energy and prevent erosion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n            \n\n<li class=\"cqop-v6-griglia-eaa3518 gb-text\">\n              <span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-17317d0\">04<\/span>\n              Dredging and maritime basins: seabed excavation to maintain or increase navigational depth and the construction of dry docks, basins, or expansion areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n            \n\n<li class=\"cqop-v6-griglia-eaa3518 gb-text\">\n              <span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-17317d0\">05<\/span>\n              Underwater pipelines and submerged works: installation of underwater aqueducts, gas pipelines, outfalls, and other works in marine, lagoon, or lake environments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n            <\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<img class=\"gb-media-cqogillusog73 cqop-v6-pannello-e34122a cqop-og-illustration\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cqop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/og7-illustrazione-3-dragaggio-blu-bordeaux.webp\" alt=\"Maritime and coastal works \u2014 OG7 illustration\" width=\"840\" height=\"448\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:700px;height:auto;margin:28px auto;object-fit:contain;\"\/>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-13e79de\">\n    \n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-contenuto-c7714c8\">\n      \n      \n\n<h2 class=\"cqop-v6-titolo-e915111 gb-text\">Related SOA categories that integrate with OG7<\/h2>\n\n\n\n      \n\n<p class=\"cqop-v6-testo-1e0df31 gb-text\">OG7 works frequently integrate with other SOA categories, especially in complex maritime projects combining structures, networks, and specialized equipment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-griglia-9e34a50\">\n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-12843ab\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-947e167 gb-text\">OG6<\/div>\n\n\n\n            \n\n<p class=\"cqop-v6-testo-8d82677 gb-text\">Water and utility networks: OG6 covers land\u2011based pipelines and networks for water or gas, while OG7 covers point\u2011based works in marine settings. In land\u2011to\u2011sea projects (e.g., an aqueduct with a marine outfall), both categories are required: OG6 on land, OG7 in water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n          <\/div>\n\n\n\n          \n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-12843ab\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-947e167 gb-text\">OG8<\/div>\n\n\n\n            \n\n<p class=\"cqop-v6-testo-8d82677 gb-text\">River and hydraulic defense works: OG8 applies to river and inland hydraulic works, while OG7 applies to coastal and maritime environments. In transitional zones such as river mouths or lagoons, both may apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n          <\/div>\n\n\n\n          \n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-12843ab\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-947e167 gb-text\">OS21<\/div>\n\n\n\n            \n\n<p class=\"cqop-v6-testo-8d82677 gb-text\">Special structural works: often required in OG7 tenders involving complex foundations such as piles, diaphragm walls, anchors, or jet\u2011grouting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n          <\/div>\n\n\n\n          \n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-12843ab\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-947e167 gb-text\">OS32<\/div>\n\n\n\n            \n\n<p class=\"cqop-v6-testo-8d82677 gb-text\">Timber structures: required for large wooden piers or walkways in tourist marinas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n          <\/div>\n\n\n\n          \n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-12843ab\">\n            \n\n            \n\n<p class=\"cqop-v6-testo-8d82677 gb-text\">Other integrated categories: OG1 (port buildings), OG3 (internal roadworks), OS30 (electrical installations), OG11 (integrated systems).<\/p>\n\n\n\n          <\/div>\n\n\n\n          <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-griglia-ac0de1b\">\n        \n\n        \n\n      <\/div>\n\n\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n<div id=\"faq\" class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-481eee7\">\n    \n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-griglia-28a732f\">\n      \n\n<div>\n        \n\n<h2 class=\"cqop-v6-titolo-2c72ce6 gb-text\">FAQ SOA Category OG7<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cqop-category-download cqop-category-download-minimal cqop-category-download-faq\">\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-text cqop-category-download-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cqop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Modulistica-UK.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Download PDF technical data sheets \u2014 opens in a new tab\">\n<svg role=\"presentation\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 3v12m-5-5 5 5 5-5M4 16v5h16v-5\"\/><\/svg>\n\n\n<span class=\"gb-text\">Download PDF technical data sheets<\/span>\n<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n      <\/div>\n\n\n\n      \n\n<div>\n        \n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion cqop-faq-accordion root-cqop-faq-94005-0\"><div class=\"eb-parent-wrapper eb-parent-cqop-faq-94005-0 \"><div class=\"eb-accordion-container cqop-faq-94005-0\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-tab-icon=\"\" data-expanded-icon=\"\" data-transition-duration=\"500\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item cqop-faq-94005-0-1 eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-cqop-faq-94005-0\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-cqop-faq-94005-0\"><h2 class=\"eb-accordion-title\">What is the official \u201cdeclaratory\u201d of OG7?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-cqop-faq-94005-0\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n<div class=\"gb-text cqop-faq-answer\"><p>OG7 covers the construction, maintenance, and refurbishment of maritime and port works: ports, piers, breakwaters, coastal defenses, underwater pipelines, and dredging operations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Official Declaratory:<\/strong> OG7 concerns the construction, maintenance, or refurbishment of point\u2011based works\u2014performed in either fresh or salt water\u2014that serve as terminals for water\u2011based mobility or as coastal\u2011defense structures. These works include all related, complementary, or accessory structures, both point\u2011based and network\u2011based, along with all electromechanical, electrical, telephone, and electronic systems necessary to ensure proper use, operation, information, safety, and assistance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item cqop-faq-94005-0-2 eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-cqop-faq-94005-0\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-cqop-faq-94005-0\"><h2 class=\"eb-accordion-title\">What is the difference between OG7 and OG6?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-cqop-faq-94005-0\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n<div class=\"gb-text cqop-faq-answer\"><p>OG6 covers land\u2011based hydraulic networks\u2014aqueducts, gas pipelines, and sewers\u2014while OG7 refers to point\u2011based maritime works such as ports, piers, and underwater pipelines.<br>In short:<br>OG6 = \u201cland\u2011based hydraulic networks\u201d<br>OG7 = \u201cmaritime and coastal infrastructure\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item cqop-faq-94005-0-3 eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-cqop-faq-94005-0\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-cqop-faq-94005-0\"><h2 class=\"eb-accordion-title\">Does OG7 include tourist ports and private marinas?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-cqop-faq-94005-0\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n<div class=\"gb-text cqop-faq-answer\"><p>Yes. Marinas, floating docks, and yacht\u2011harbor piers fall under OG7, even when commissioned by private clients.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item cqop-faq-94005-0-4 eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-cqop-faq-94005-0\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-cqop-faq-94005-0\"><h2 class=\"eb-accordion-title\">Can OG7 be combined with other SOA categories?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-cqop-faq-94005-0\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n<div class=\"gb-text cqop-faq-answer\"><p>Yes. It commonly integrates with OG6 (networks), OG8 (river works), OS21 (special foundations), OS30 (electrical systems), and OG1 (port buildings).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n  \n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-pannello-5e842af\">\n    \n<svg focusable=\"false\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"cqop-v6-icona-71ff866\">\n      <defs>\n        <pattern id=\"mattoniOG1\" width=\"72\" height=\"36\" patternUnits=\"userSpaceOnUse\">\n          <rect x=\"0\" y=\"2\" width=\"32\" height=\"14\" fill=\"rgba(255,255,255,0.022)\"><\/rect>\n          <rect x=\"36\" y=\"2\" width=\"32\" height=\"14\" fill=\"rgba(255,255,255,0.022)\"><\/rect>\n          <rect x=\"18\" y=\"20\" width=\"32\" height=\"14\" fill=\"rgba(255,255,255,0.022)\"><\/rect>\n          <rect x=\"-18\" y=\"20\" width=\"32\" height=\"14\" fill=\"rgba(255,255,255,0.022)\"><\/rect>\n          <rect x=\"54\" y=\"20\" width=\"32\" height=\"14\" fill=\"rgba(255,255,255,0.022)\"><\/rect>\n        <\/pattern>\n      <\/defs>\n      <rect width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" fill=\"url(#mattoniOG1)\"><\/rect>\n    <\/svg>\n\n    \n\n<div class=\"cqop-v6-griglia-7a21026\">\n      \n\n<div class=\"cqop-original-cta-copy\">\n\n<p class=\"cqop-v6-testo-3c2b5d5 gb-text\">OG7 is a strategic category for national competitiveness and infrastructure development: it enables modern port construction, coastal\u2011protection works, and the reinforcement of maritime connections with global trade routes. For maritime\u2011sector companies, the SOA OG7 qualification is essential\u2014not only mandatory for public contracts, but also a strong indicator of technical competence and reliability in complex marine environments. 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