DSC Dredge: Customized Dredge Designs and Innovative Technology

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Unveiling the Cutting-Edge Solutions Shaping the Future of Dredging

SHARKUDA® Dredge Class
WIDE FORMAT SWINGING LADDER DREDGE

This new dredge class is designed to excel in areas otherwise difficult to access. SHARKUDA® incorporates two newly patented technologies: the new walking carriages allow the dredge to continually move forward without anchors for continuous, uninterrupted production; and the new swinging ladder allows for wide deep swings to operate more efficiently than any other conventional dredge on the market.

Available with diesel or electric power, the SHARKUDA® can reach dredging depths down to 43 feet (13.1 m). Standard discharge sizes range from 12inches (300 mm) to 18 inches (450 mm). Ideal dredging applications include aggregate mining, lake management, river dredging, contract dredging, environmental clean-up and coastal restoration.

Standard Sharkuda® Features:

• Diesel or electric power
• Hull-mounted heavy-duty dredge pump
• Offers a higher efficiency than swinging ladder and conventional dredges
• PLC operating system
• Custom features, sizes and designs available
• Patented Spud Glider system
• Dredging depths up to 43 ft. (13.1 m)
• Various discharge sizes

DSC Vision
DSC Vision is a  highly innovative, user-friendly bottom visualization system that allows dredge operators and managers to “stop dredging in the dark.” The DSC Vision system integrates geographical dredge cutterhead position and heading, multibeam sonar imaging and mapping, dredge navigation and instrumentation, remote connectivity and monitoring, and a user graphical display and software interface that correctly depicts the current dredge location, depth of the cutterhead, and topography of the bottom. This technology leaves little to chance as the operator can see the entire bottom around the dredge and this data is stored into a comprehensive map of the dredging area or mine site for computation, historical documentation and future planning.

DSC Vision

DSC VISION delivers:

• Increased Efficiency The ability to visualize the changing underwater environment allows operators to move accurately and efficiently, expediting dredge operations and increasing profitability.
• Return on Investment Easy-to-follow color-coded progress view puts an end to over-dredging, high spots, and/or the need to go back for additional clean-ups. The ability to surgically dredge decreases operating costs, allowing the technology to pay for itself and more.
• Operator Confidence Even new operators can quickly and easily understand and adapt to the technology; more experienced operators work faster with real-time updates allowing for greater control.
• Mine Planning The technology creates a map showing where dredging operations have and have not occurred. With a quick scan from the dredge, cave-ins can be detected, and the operator can recover the material left behind.
• Real-Time Sonar Verification: Only DSC VISION delivers integrated, real-time updates of the work area via sonar scans to identify progress and help detect target areas before moving the dredge, reducing rework and ensuring the job is completed to specification.
• Safety: The guidance and inspection system ensures full situational awareness to locate and identify submerged, partially buried unknown objects, cables, or other hazards under the waterline before and while digging.
• A Solution for Every Job DSC VISION can be provided with varying levels of accuracy and bottom detection for jobs of any cost and complexity. The system can be integrated into all processor-controlled DSC Dredge models and can be added to any existing dredge from other manufacturers.
• Reporting Full reporting capabilities allow managers to monitor job progress, validate project completion, and compare project efficiency.
• Remote Access Real-time remote access to the operator’s screen allows for project training, troubleshooting, support, and status updates from anywhere in the world.

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Marlin Class Dredge

SUBMERGED PUMP MINING DREDGE
At DSC Dredge, we know designing and building the exact custom dredge that will boost your efficiency and lower your costs involves working with you and learning your story. The Marlin Class underwater pump mining dredge is designed to meet the needs of deep mining and aggregate deposits. Starting with our base model, we customize the Marlin for your specific application, learning all details of your project, and involving you every step of the way.

The Marlin Class mining dredge is designed to reach extreme dredging depths due to its underwater pump system and high-torque cutter drive assembly. Available with diesel or electric power, the Marlin can reach dredging depths down to 96 feet (29.3 m). Standard discharge sizes range from 10 inches (250 mm) to 24 inches (600 mm). With customization, the Marlin can reach dredging depths of 200 feet (61 m) and discharge sizes can range up to 36 inches (900 mm)—accommodating a wide range of applications and conditions while maximizing efficiency.

Shark Class Dredge

HULL PUMP CONVENTIONAL DREDGE
At DSC Dredge, we know designing and building the exact custom dredge that will boost your efficiency and lower your costs involves working with you and learning your story. The Shark Class, with standard discharge sizes ranging from 10 inches (250 mm) to 24 inches (600 mm)—customizable upon request—has a conventional dredge-operating configuration with a modular design for easy transport. Starting with the base model, we customize the Shark for your specific application, learning all details of your project, and involving you every step of the way.

The Shark Class conventional dredge offers the features of a larger dredge in an exceptionally portable design. Available with diesel or electric power, the Shark includes a PLC operating system, electro-proportional hydraulic circuits, high-capacity service water system and an inline direct marine-style transmission for dredge pump reduction. The Shark is customizable to exact application and production requirements.

Barracuda Class Dredge

HULL PUMP SWINGING LADDER DREDGE
At DSC Dredge, we know designing and building the exact custom dredge that will boost your efficiency and lower your costs involves working with you and learning your story. With the option of two front-swing winches, the Barracuda Class is a two-in-one dredge that easily converts from a swinging ladder dredge to conventional mode with no sacrifice of portability. Starting with our base model, we customize the Barracuda for your specific application, learning all details of your project, and involving you every step of the way.

The Barracuda Class dredge features a swinging-ladder design and is easily transportable, making it ideal for navigational, recreational or restorative projects such as waterway maintenance or lake revitalization. Available in diesel or electric power, the standard Barracuda Class dredge discharge sizes range from 10 inches (250 mm) to 18 inches (450 mm)—specified for your application. Custom options and discharge sizes available upon request.

Moray Class Dredge

SUBMERGED PUMP SWINGING LADDER DREDGE
At DSC Dredge, we know designing and building the exact custom dredge that will boost your efficiency and lower your costs involves working with you and learning your story. The productive and portable Moray Class offers a swinging ladder configuration with the conventional closed-loop underwater dredge design. Starting with our base model, we customize the Moray for your specific application, learning all details of your project, and involving you every step of the way.

With its hydraulically driven underwater pump assembly, the Moray Class swinging ladder dredge is ideally matched to the current dredging industry trend of pumping low flow rates with higher-percent solids—including applications such as pumping into geotubes or retention areas that do not accommodate large volumes of water. It is available with an 8-inch (200 mm) discharge configuration and offers single-truck portability in most areas of the world. Custom features, sizes and designs available.

Custom Dredge Projects
At DSC Dredge, we know designing and building the exact dredge that will boost your efficiency and lower your costs involves working with you and learning your story. Our Custom Class dredges are entirely unique from our other dredge lines.  In order to build your Custom Class dredge, we work with you to discover every aspect of your story. We then apply our decades of experience in designing and building world-class dredges, involving you every step of the way, as we manufacture the ideal dredge for your specific application.

Workboats
Workboats are multifunction vessels designed to provide dredge support and auxiliary work for the dredging site.

Every jobsite is different. And sometimes a standard workboat isn’t suitable or even prepared for unique working conditions. That’s why DSC works with you to design every aspect of your workboat—from size and power to personal preferences—to ensure that you have the equipment necessary for optimum safety and efficiency.

Workboats are often called upon to transport personnel, fuel and other necessary items to the operating dredge; push or tow the dredge or transport barge; assist in mounting or removal of floating pipes; and assist during repair and maintenance of dredge equipment.
Our customers routinely overcome challenging conditions with tailored solutions. DSC Workboats can be outfitted with a full range of options, including upgrades to the pilot house, crews’ quarters, deck cranes and completely original features that may be implemented by request.

Boosters
Booster pumps offer greater overall efficiency and a higher rate of production with less wear and tear on your equipment.

A dredge can only move so far away from the discharge point before even its maximum speed can’t maintain production rates. But introducing a booster pump will allow the dredge pump to operate more efficiently, while drastically reducing wear and tear on equipment and resulting in steady slurry delivery.

As a floating barge- or land-based unit, located between the dredge pump and discharge point, a booster pump adds pressure to the dredge system—perfect for jobs that require longer pipeline lengths before the pipeline ever reaches the shore. The additional pump will help maintain proper slurry velocity within the pipeline and keep production levels high while preventing materials from becoming too dense and reducing the likelihood of pipeline plugging.

Because every jobsite is unique, DSC Dredge can help you determine the size, power and location of your booster pump for maximum efficiency. We also offer training and technical support to ensure you’re getting the most consistent and reliable performance from your dredge and booster pump every step of the way.

Options – Different sizes and levels of power available, as well as variable-speed and fixed-speed drives—specified to each unique application

Part Sales
The DSC Dredge Parts You Need – When You Need Them

DSC’s Part Sales is your simple, complete solution for all dredge system replacement parts. With a large variety of ready-to-ship parts for nearly any dredge, custom-manufactured parts for your unique dredge, Parts Express can reduce your downtime and quickly return your dredge to full operation.

For more than 25 years, DSC’s Parts Express has successfully provided customers with OEM and custom parts manufactured by DSC.

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