New dredger for mining operation
Customised dredger to be delivered to the Democratic Republic of the Congo
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO: Following the conclusion of a technical inspection, a newly-built customised Cutter Suction Dredger (CSD) is due to be transported to the Democratic Republic of the Congo where it will be deployed in a mining operation.
Representatives of Metalkol undertook the inspection of the CSD at the Damen Dredging yard in the Netherlands where a standard CSD500 had been configured to meet the specific requirements of the mining project.
These include anchor booms for swing anchor handling; a spud carriage pontoon to increase the dredger's swing width; an extended dredging depth capability of -16 metres; a vacuum relief valve; a discharge valve and a package of dredging instrumentation.
“Our client required a state-of-the-art dredger suited to a remote location and high levels of uptime. We are pleased that, due to our stock building programme, we have been able to fully customise the CSD within a few weeks of the order,” said Frederick Vandepitte, Damen Regional Director.
Following the successful acceptance, the CSD500 is being prepared for transportation to Africa. In line with Damen's modular dredger concept, the vessel will be disassembled into modules; optimised for efficient transport by road and water, as well as assembly at the mining site.
PHOTO: Following extensive inspections and testing, the customised CSD was approved for delivery to the Democratic Republic of the Congo where it will be assembled for use in a mining operation.
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