The Argentine shipyard Tandanor has wrapped up the first comprehensive intervention on the Syncrolift since 1979. - the latest dredging project eliminated draft restrictions accumulated over decades.
By extracting more than 23,000 cubic meters of mud, the permissible draft increased from 4.10 to 5.80 meters, and operational availability jumped from 10% to 95% annually. Upon full completion, 99.5% availability and a 6.20-meter draft are expected to be achieved.
"This work allows vessels that, due to their draft, had restricted access to operate again in Tandanor and strengthens our competitive position in the regional and international naval market," said the president of Tandanor, Tomás Etcheverry.
The project, conducted with a Damen CSD500, involved the extraction of more than 23,000 cubic meters of mud.