"The Port Frederick"
Devonport, Tasmania

 
The Port Frederick dredger, Tasmania, Australia
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160 ft long x 40 ft wide

Speed 8 knots (loaded)

Bollard pull of 16 tons

Self build programmes available

This unique vessel was especially designed to eliminate the need for numerous, and often unused, vessels in the port. Despite its size, it had complete manoeuvrability in the harbour and restricted waterways.

Used for:
Maintenance

Fire fighting for port
Sand and gravel dredging for industry
Oil pollution skimmers

dredger - Port Frederick Tasmania

 

 

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