Two Dutch companies present the Smart Dredger concept

For sand and gravel companies, opening new extraction sites is becoming increasingly difficult due to regulations and environmental challenges.

As a result, the industry is looking deeper—literally. At Dutch Dredgers — the company specialized in high-quality dredgers, dredging equipment, and pontoon solutions — they believe innovation is the key to staying ahead.

That is why the company has partnered with the Dekker Groep to develop a new deep dredging solution: a fully autonomous deep-dredging vessel designed to operate efficiently and sustainably.

By combining advanced technology with deep-dredging expertise, this project represents the future of sand and gravel extraction: maximizing efficiency while minimizing environmental impact.

Key Features of the Smart Dredger:

• Fully autonomous operation: Minimal human intervention, maximum reliability.
• Deep-dredging capability: Extracts sand and gravel from greater depths.
• Sustainable technology: Designed with environmental care, featuring energy-efficient systems and minimal ecological impact.