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Sydney

Coastal (Natural) · Large harbour · Tasman Sea; South Pacific Ocean

Port information

Channel depth
10.5 m
Anchorage depth
10.5 m
Berth depth
20.6 m
Tide range
1.6 m
Max vessel draught
13.7 m
Water
salt
Likely soil (estimate)
Sand, Silt / mud
Position
-33.867, 151.200

Dredgers that can do the job here

  • TSHDTrailing suction hopper · Medium–jumbo (5,000 m³+)

    Loose sand or silt in open water. Can work while ships keep moving and carry spoil long distances.

  • WIDWater injection · Water injection

    Cheap upkeep for fine silt in channels with a current.

  • PumpSubmersible pump · Submersible pump (DOP)

    Deep spots out of reach of a standard cutter ladder.