Suez Canal in Egypt welcomes new purchase of large dredgers
2021-08-05 09:58:05Source: Xinhuanet
This is a large cutter suction dredger “Hussein Tantawi” taken in Ismailia, Egypt (photographed on August 4). Published by Xinhua News Agency (photo by Ahmed Goma)
Xinhua News Agency, Ismailia, Egypt, August 4 (Reporter Wu Danni Ahmed Shafiq) The Suez Canal Authority of Egypt held a ceremony in the northeastern city of Ismailia on the 4th to welcome the latest purchase of ” “Hussein Tantawi” large cutter suction dredger.
Egyptian Prime Minister Madbuli and Suez Canal Authority Chairman Rabiya attended the ceremony. Rabbiye said at the ceremony that the “Hussein Tantawi” is technologically advanced, equipped with the latest 3D bottom imaging and scanning systems, and control and safety systems. It is one of the largest dredgers in the Middle East and Africa. The dredger will provide a stronger guarantee for the development of the Suez Canal and against potential risks.
According to reports, like the dredger delivered to the Suez Canal Authority in April, the “Hussein Tantawi” was also built by a Dutch shipyard. It is 147.4 meters long, 23 meters wide, and has a maximum operating depth of 35 meters. 29,000 kilowatts.
The heavy cargo ship “Longci” flying the Panamanian flag ran aground on the new channel of the Suez Canal on March 23, causing a blockage of the channel. After several consecutive days of rescue, the stranded freighter successfully lifted off on March 29. The Suez Canal Authority stated in May that the southern section of the Suez Canal has begun dredging operations in order to widen this section of the waterway and enable it to have two-way navigation capabilities.
The Suez Canal is located at the junction of Europe, Asia and Africa, connecting the Red Sea and the Mediterranean. The income from the canal is one of the main sources of Egyptian national fiscal revenue and foreign exchange reserves.
On August 4, in Ismailia, Egypt, a staff member works on the large cutter suction dredger “Hussein Tantawi”. Published by Xinhua News Agency (photo by Ahmed Goma)
On August 4, in Ismailia, Egypt, people participated in the reception ceremony of the “Hussein Tantawi” large cutter suction dredger. Published by Xinhua News Agency (photo by Ahmed Goma)
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