Impressive Cutter Suction Dredger Beverwijk 31 in Richards Bay Harbour, South Africa (00092381)
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Description: The cutter suction dredger Beverwijk 31 plays a crucial role in the construction of Richards Bay Harbour in South Africa. A total of nine large cutter suction dredgers and two hopper dredgers were deployed to carry out extensive dredging works. Over 70 kilometers of pipeline and five floating intermediate pump stations were necessary for the transportation of dredged materials. A total of 170 million cubic meters of material had to be dredged.
Location: Natal, , South Africa
Date of Capture: 30.11.1974