10APR2019 - NEWS - Port of Newcastle of Australia celebrates 160 years of continuous dredging

Port of Newcastle of Australia is celebrating 160 years of continuous dredging and its vital role underpinning safe and reliable operations as Australia’s third-largest port and the world’s largest coal export port. Continuous dredging of the channel began in March 1859 using ladder dredges to remove mud, sand, boulders and surface rock to ensure the safe passage of ships. These days, safely and reliably managing thousands of ships a year depends heavily on the work of the 70-meter David Allan dredger, which operates 12 hours per day, seven days a week.

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