Royal IHC and also Karnafuly Ship Builders Ltd (KSBL) in Bangladesh have actually authorized agreements for the layout, design and also equipment of 4 cutter suction dredgers (CSD). The 4 mono-pontoon custom-made CSDs (2x 700 mm and also 2x 600 mm) will certainly be integrated in Bangladesh by KSBL for Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) for upkeep dredging inBangladesh Royal IHC will certainly offer backyard aid for the setup, screening and also appointing of the devices and also the CSDs.
Ronald van Son, supervisor Dredging Custom Vessels at Royal IHC, claimed, “We have been collaborating with governmental bodies in Bangladesh, such as BIWTA, since 1971. Providing our vessels, equipment and expertise to help Bangladesh fight the constant battle against flooding and keep its waterways navigable in dry season. Becoming the technical partner of KSBL in the construction of these four CSDs is a confirmation of the close and long standing relationship with the dredging industry in Bangladesh, and our added value in overcoming challenges caused by the monsoons.”
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In 2016, Royal IHC provided bundles for layout, design, parts and also backyard aid to KSBL, for the building and construction of 10 CSDs (500 mm and also 650 mm). In enhancement, greater than 100 basic modular dredging vessels (Beaver), workboats and also booster terminals have actually been provided by Royal IHC to the Bangladesh public and also economic sector over the previous fifty years. These vessels and also devices are still made use of for upkeep dredging in the rivers of Bangladesh.
