Sedimentation, the natural movement of sand and silt carried downstream, slowly accumulates in channels and harbors. Dredging is therefore commonly used to preserve or expand the depth of navigation routes, anchorages, and berthing zones so vessels can move safely. Ships need sufficient water depth to remain afloat and avoid grounding, and this required depth has grown over time as vessels have become larger. Because these large ships transport most of the nation’s imported goods, dredging is essential to supporting the country’s economy.
The ECTMarine cutter suction dredger is ideal river, canal and waterways marina maintenance. This type of dredger can excavate all kinds of soil, from sand and gravel to heavily compacted and hard materials such as clay, soft rock and even thin layers of hard rock. The cutter suction dredgers require anchors and winches to to make sideways swinging motion.The dredger can be moved forward by a movable spud carrier system. If the river is close by Sea with sufficient tide a Water Injection Dredger (WID) can be considered. WID has minimal environmental impact, low carbon footprint, High production rate and low cost.
Picture is of an untrained “sandy” river.
Our standard designs are characterised by the Quick, Core and Prime line. Ranging from 250 to 650 mm discharge.
Flexibility is one of our core values. All our dredges can delivered Turnkey or in the form of a Design and Equipment Package.
Flexibility is one of our core values. All our dredges can delivered Turnkey or in the form of a Design and Equipment Package.
