DOPs for caisson pumpout

摘要

Oamen oredging equipment has delivered two complete DOP submersible dredge pump packages to Spanish construction company Acciona Infraestructuras, S.A. The DOP pumps are being used in a large harbour construction project in Brazil. The DOP pumps empty concrete caissons to allow them to float and be repositioned as a breakwater. An excellent job for the DOP which, according to Damen showcases the equipment's ability to fit in confined spaces. At Sao Joao de Barra, which is located along the South Atlantic coast some 150 miles North of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, a large harbour construction project started a few years ago. Acciona was awarded the contract for the engineering, design and construction of two artificial breakwaters. Acciona decided to use their pioneering system of concrete caissons built in an auxiliary dock. Five of these sand-filled caissons now have to be emptied to be moved to their final position, together with another 37 caissons which have already been made and positioned in their final place.