Damen CSD250 Indlovu raises the bar

Technology

Dredging Africa‘s cutter suction dredger CSD250 Indlovu, built by Damen, is working on a harbour construction project.

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With its extended ladder it dredges to -9m depth.

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According to Damen, the sediment is pumped though a 300m floating pipe line into low areas in the harbour floor.

A diffuser minimises environmental plumes when backfilling these depressions.

Also, Damen said that an on-board survey system ensures high accuracy on dredge location and depth.

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