Guyana Port Inc. (GPI) are the proud new owners of a Damen CSD 350 Cutter Suction Dredger.
The second-hand stationary dredger is the first dredger for GPI. GPI is dedicated to advancing Guyana's maritime infrastructure and supporting the nation's economic growth through port expansion.
After finalising its initial dredge project, the modular dredger was ready for its next assignment. The purchase was brokered by Damen and delivered to the site by Damen Trading with a comprehensive start-up package including floating pipelines, spare parts, commissioning and training.
The CSD (cutter suction dredger) will remove build-up sediment from the key shipping channels in the Demerara River, increasing navigational depths ensuring safe and efficient vessel traffic. In addition, the vessel will be deepening key areas of the port of Georgetown itself, thereby meeting international standards and allowing further shore-based facilities to be developed.
Bram van der Plas, Damen Sales Manager, explains: “Guyana Port Inc. is becoming an important part of the new regional maritime hub. Trade and therefore vessel traffic have grown rapidly recently, following the expanding oil and gas industry. Damen is a long-standing partner of GPI and the addition of a dredger to its assets will ensure that Guyana is well prepared for future demands on its port infrastructure”.
The CSD 350, which has been named Mud Shredder, has now started its second lease of life contributing to Guyana’s economic boost.
