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Townsville

Coastal (Breakwater) · Small harbour · Coral Sea; South Pacific Ocean

Port information

Channel depth
11.7 m
Anchorage depth
7.9 m
Berth depth
12.2 m
Tide range
2 m
Max vessel draught
12 m
Water
salt
Likely soil (estimate)
Sand, Silt / mud
Position
-19.248, 146.833

Dredgers that can do the job here

  • TSHDTrailing suction hopper · Small–medium (1,000–5,000 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.