Cutter suction dredger

Ship
Name: Taurus II
Type: cutter suction dredger
Client
Bagger Maatschappij Boskalis B.V.
Papendrecht, The Netherlands
Location
Ajman
United Arab Emirates

For our client dredging company Boskalis B.V. We have prepared and supervised the repair of the Cutter Suction Dredger "Taurus II" in Ajman (United Arab Emirates). We also have prepared the dredger for a new dredging project in Qatar, for this we have the cutter logistics adapted in accordance with the wishes of the client. After the repair the financial handling with yard and subcontractors completed, a final report with recommendations for the upcoming repair period.
Below is a brief overview of the repair work:

  • 18,000 hours overhaul sand pump- and main engine type TM 410
  • install a platform in the pump room
  • fabricating some foundations for a matching game manual dredge pump no. 4
  • weigh down the cutter ladder by fabricating a dismantled ballast weight of 70 tons including the manufacturing of new drive homes links ed.
  • manufacturing of platforms for the life rafts.
  • Removal of anti piracy protections.
  • Repaired the floor covering in the galley and changing room.
  • Various small steel work such as installation of  a watertight door etc.
  • Modifying cutter logistics.
  • Various cleaning and conservation works.
  • Refresh piping in the engine room and placing a back flushing system in the cooling water system.