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This project showcases our expertise in marine infrastructure and advanced dredging techniques. Project Highlights 1. Project Location: Khorfakkan, UAE The project was executed in Khorfakkan, a key maritime hub on the UAE’s east - [Marine Vessels for Hire with Crew for Coastal Dredging in the UAE](https://www.uniondredgers.com/news/marine-vessels-hire-coastal-dredging-uae/) - Union Dredgers Marine Contracting is proud to offer a comprehensive fleet of marine vessels available for hire in the UAE. Our vessels are specifically designed for coastal marine dredging works, ensuring efficiency and reliability for all your dredging needs. Our Fleet of Marine Vessels Megalodon Power: 300kW Cutter Discharge: 22-inch Description: Ideal for large-scale dredging - [Supply and Installation of OD500mm HDPE Outfall Pipeline in Khorfakkan Area](https://www.uniondredgers.com/news/supply-and-installation-of-od500mm-hdpe-outfall-pipeline-in-khorfakkan-area-2/) - Union Dredgers & Marine Contracting (UDMC) site team has commenced mobilization of our latest project that entails the comprehensive supply and installation of a OD500mm HDPE outfall pipeline spanning 1.3km in the vibrant Khorfakkan area. This critical infrastructure initiative involves several key components to ensure seamless operation and environmental compliance. The Project Scope Of Work - [Remora vessel](https://www.uniondredgers.com/vessels/remora-vessel/) - Length : 14.43m Breadth: 6:17m Depth: 2.00m Type of Hull: Steel G.T: 47 Tonnes - [Introducing the Latest Addition to Our Fleet: Meet Remora, the Multicat!](https://www.uniondredgers.com/news/introducing-the-latest-addition-to-our-fleet-meet-remora-the-multicat-2/) - Union Dredgers is pleased to announce the arrival of our newest vessel, Remora. Remora is poised to play a pivotal role as a support vessel within our existing fleet. Spanning a length of 15 metres and equipped with a deck crane, this vessel is poised to operate in various roles including dredging support, pipeline installation, - [Cutter Section Dredger – Megalodon](https://www.uniondredgers.com/vessels/cutter-section-dredger-megalodon/) - Cutter Section Dredger – Megalodon GENERAL Year Built: 2022 Model: HID Flag: St Kitts & Nevis Class: Tasneef Port of Registry: Basseterre Official Number: SKN 1004459 Positioning System: Trimble CSD DIMENSIONS Length: 37m (O.A 46.5) Breadth: 8.8m Depth: 2.2m Suction Pipe Diameter : 560mm Discharge Pipe Diameter : 560mm dredging depth : 15m CAPACITY Main Diesel - [Addition of new cutter suction dredger to fleet](https://www.uniondredgers.com/news/addition-of-new-cutter-suction-dredger-to-fleet-2/) - Union Dredgers & Marine Contracting (UDMC) is proud to announce the addition of a new cutter suction dredger Megalodon to its fleet. The new dredger, currently the largest in the UDMC Fleet has a discharge diameter of 560mm, a maximum flow capacity of 4500m3/h, a maximum dredging depth of 15m in addition to a discharge - [Cutter Suction Dredger – Helicoprion](https://www.uniondredgers.com/vessels/cutter-suction-dredger-helicoprion/) - Cutter Suction Dredger GENERAL Year Built: 2022 Model: HID Flag:St Kitts & Nevis Class: Tasneef Port of Registry: Basseterre Official Number: SKN 1004348 Positioning System: Trimble CSD DIMENSIONS Length: 25m Breadth: 5.2m Depth: 1.6m Suction Pipe Diameter : 350mm Discharge Pipe Diameter : 350mm Max. dredging depth : 10m CAPACITY Main Diesel Engine: Cummins KTA 19M - [Commissioning of new Cutter Suction Dredger](https://www.uniondredgers.com/news/commissioning-of-new-cutter-suction-dredger/) - Union Dredgers (UDMC) is proud to announce the addition of a new cutter suction dredger Helicoprion to its fleet. The new dredgers has a discharge diameter of 350mm, a maximum flow capacity of 1400m3/h, a maximum dredging depth of 10m in addition to a discharge length of 1000m. As a specialist coastal marine contracting company - [Award of Dredging, Welding and Installation of a 1600mm PN10 Outfall pipeline in Sharjah](https://www.uniondredgers.com/news/award-of-dredging-welding-and-installation-of-a-1600mm-pn10-outfall-pipeline-in-sharjah/) - Union Dredgers has been awarded the marine scope of works for the Extension of an Outfall Pipeline in Sharjah. UDMC’s scope includes Removal of existing breakwater Dredging of a 2km trench HDPE welding of a 2km 1600mm HDPE pipeline Construction of a HDPE Diffuser Installation including Bedding, Pipeline installation and backfilling Construction of a new - [Union Dredgers awarded project for the welding, dredging and installation of Storm Water Outfall Pipeline on Palm Jumeriah](https://www.uniondredgers.com/news/union-dredgers-awarded-project-for-the-welding-dredging-and-installation-of-storm-water-outfall-pipeline-on-palm-jumeriah/) - Union Dredgers and Marine Contracting has been awarded a project for the welding, dredging and installation of storm water outfall pipeline on the Palm Jumierah in Dubai. The project includes welding and testing of 400mm HDPE Pipe with concrete ballast blocks along with dredging, Installation and backfilling . The dredging works will be carried out - [Union Dredgers and Marine Contracting awarded project for removal of marine piles in Abu Dhabi.](https://www.uniondredgers.com/news/union-dredgers-and-marine-contracting-awarded-project-for-removal-of-marine-piles-in-abu-dhabi/) - Union Dredgers and Marine Contracting have been awarded a project for the removal and disposal of Aesthetic Marine Piles in Abu Dhabi. The project consists of the removal and disposal of 266 aesthetic marine piles along with the reinstatement of 12 piles to be used for navigation purposes. We will be mobilizing our marine equipment - [Union Dredgers and marine contracting awarded Intake and Outfall Pipeline project in Fujairah](https://www.uniondredgers.com/news/union-dredgers-and-marine-contracting-awarded-intake-and-outfall-pipeline-project-in-fujairah/) - UDMC has been awarded a project for the supply and installation of an intake and outfall pipeline for a 1.2MIGD water desalination plant located in Fujairah. The HDPE intake pipeline has an OD of 710mm and a length of 250 metres. The HDPE outfall pipeline has an OD of 355mm and a length of 200 - [Hammer head cutter suction dredger conducting maintenance dredging in Sharjah UAE](https://www.uniondredgers.com/news/hammer-head-cutter-suction-dredger-conducting-maintenance-dredging-in-sharjah-uae/) - Union Dredgers & Marine Contracting Hammerhead dredger is currently in operation and being utilised to clean a navigational channel to allow the safe passage of vessels. The channel is primarily used as a transport route for RTA ferries to reach a nearby marine transport station. The Hammerhead dredger is perfect for maintenance dredging works given its - [Union Dredgers takes Safety Seriously](https://www.uniondredgers.com/news/union-dredgers-takes-safety-seriously/) - Union Dredgers takes Safety Seriously Union Dredgers is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our workers on our project sites. Working offshore has its own inherent risks so we ensure that our employees are trained and aware of the dangers and risks that can occur while working offshore. By conducting toolbox talks - [Union Dredgers Awarded Dredging project from the SRTA](https://www.uniondredgers.com/news/union-dredgers-awarded-dredging-project-from-the-srta/) - Union Dredgers Awarded Dredging project from the SRTA Union Dredgers has been awarded a project by the Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) to carry out the dredging works for the Ferry Navigational Channel at the Aquarium Marine Station. UDMC will utilize its Hammerhead cutter suction dredger for the project along with our custom made - [Completion of Dredging and Installation of HDPE Pipeline for the construction and development of storm water and drainage outfall in Kalba, Sharjah](https://www.uniondredgers.com/news/completion-of-dredging-and-installation-of-hdpe-pipeline-for-the-construction-and-development-of-storm-water-and-drainage-outfall-in-kalba-sharjah/) - Completion of Dredging and Installation of HDPE Pipeline for the construction and development of storm water and drainage outfall in Kalba, Sharjah Union Dredger’s has completed a project for the construction and development of a storm water and drainage outfall pipeline in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. UDMC’s scope was to dredge the trench to the - [Offshore Dredging and Pipeline Installation Works in Abu Dhabi, UAE](https://www.uniondredgers.com/news/offshore-dredging-and-pipeline-installation-works-in-abu-dhabi-uae/) - Union Dredgers is currently working on a project for the dredging and installation of a HDPE Pipeline in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The Scope of works for the project is: Dredging the existing trench to attain the agreed levels with our Diver 1 vessel Trench preparation including the preparation of bedding Installation of concrete blocks on - [Beach Reclamation and Re-Profiling Works](https://www.uniondredgers.com/news/beach-reclamation-and-re-profiling-works/) - Beach Reclamation and Re-Profiling Works Union Dredgers has successfully completed numerous beach reclamation and re profiling projects in the UAE. For beach reclamation we start by conducting a survey with our divers to identify the area in which we need to reclaim the sand. Once identified we will mobilise of our dredging pontoons to dredge - [Marine Vessels](https://www.uniondredgers.com/news/marine-vessels/) - Laila is one of Union Dredgers Tug Boats that will assist towing our other vessels during the project works. Along with Laila we have a wide array of marine equipment capable of aiding us in completing our projects on time. - [Sheet piling](https://www.uniondredgers.com/news/sheet-piling-2/) - With our team of skilled technicians and specialized equipment, Union Dredgers is able to sheet pile in support of the offshore and onshore pipeline works. Sheet piles are primarily of manufactured in steel material and are used to ensure the protection of trenches for deeper excavation or for installation works - [Pipeline installation works onshore and offshore](https://www.uniondredgers.com/news/pipeline-installation-works-onshore-and-offshore/) - Union Dredgers and Marine Contracting has the expertise to complete Pipeline installation works onshore and offshore with our skilled and experienced team. HDPE Pipelines are utilized for offshore works due to their long lifespan and there ability to resist any corrosion underwater. - [Safety Awareness Program](https://www.uniondredgers.com/news/safety-awareness-program/) - To raise safety awareness and to promote a more safety conscious work culture, Union Dredgers and Marine Contracting has started implementing Safety Employee Of The Month awards for the offshore project intake and outfall pipeline works in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. The award is a great initiative that allows the company to promote a safe work culture and to reward safety-first thinking - [Union Dredgers and Marine Contracting has been awarded the offshore project works for the new desalination facility](https://www.uniondredgers.com/news/union-dredgers-and-marine-contracting-has-been-awarded-the-offshore-project-works-for-the-new-desalination-facility/) - Union Dredgers and Marine Contracting has been awarded the offshore project works for the new desalination facility at Al Hamra in Ras Al Khaimah with the scope of works to include HDPE welding, concrete block fabrication, sheet piling, launching, dredging and installation. UDMC utilize its marine fleet to complete the offshore works which includes barges, - [Installation of a 1200mm HDPE intake line for a desalination plant](https://www.uniondredgers.com/news/hdpe-intake-line/) - Union Dredgers and Marine Contracting has reached a critical milestone for the installation of a 1200mm HDPE intake line for a desalination plant in Ras Al Khaimah. This project includes HDPE Welding, dredging and excavation onshore and offshore utilizing Union Dredgers dredging pontoon with our 10 inch dredging pump and the DOP pump to clear - [UDMC acquires Damen CSD500 cutter suction dredger](https://www.uniondredgers.com/news/udmc-acquires-damen-csd500-cutter-suction-dredger/) - We are proud to announce the acquisition of a 2016 Damen CSD500 dredger. The acquisition significantly increases our dredging capacity and capability providing us with an opportunity to tackle larger projects. Our skilled team at UDMC is well equipped to handle the specialised equipment and will be a welcome addition to our existing cutter suction - [UDMC awarded contract for Dredging works in Bait Al Barka](https://www.uniondredgers.com/news/dredging-contractor-uae/) - Union Dredgers has deployed its cutter suction dredger ‘Hammerhead’ to Oman to carry out dredging works to remove silt and built up materials within a private marina. The dredged materials will be discharged onshore and utilised to re-profile beaches within the area. - [UDMC awarded contract for Sharjah Creek High Density Polyethlene(HDPE) pipeline](https://www.uniondredgers.com/news/dredging-contract-sharjah-uae/) - UDMC is proud to announce the award of a contract to supply, weld, dredge, install and commission a PN 16 1200mm HDPE Pipeline across Sharjah Creek as part of a water supply network. UMDC will be utilizing its own equipment and vessels to carry out this work such as our backhoe dredger ‘Digger’ with the - [Union Dredgers participated in the Big 5 show at Dubai World Trade Centre](https://www.uniondredgers.com/news/union-dredgers-participated-in-the-big-5-show-at-dubai-world-trade-centre/) - Union Dredgers and Marine Contracting would like extend its gratitude to all those that visited our stand at the Big 5 exhibition that was held at the Dubai World Trade Centre in November. It was a successful exhibition with participants and visitors venturing from around the world to see what we have to offer. For - [Dredging at Al Reem Bridge – Abu Dhabi](https://www.uniondredgers.com/news/dredging-company-abudhabi/) - Last month UDMC we given the task of dredging underneath the Al Reem Bridge, this allowed the installed Culverts on a parallel causeway constructed by NMDC to flow and remove stagnant water near Abu Dhabi Sea Palace area. The complex and area sensitive project required a specialized pontoon and gantry crane to be assembled to - [Project Award (April 2016)](https://www.uniondredgers.com/news/offshore-dredging/) - Consolidated Union Contracting (CUC) in conjunction with Union Dredgers & Marine Contacting (UDMC) are pleased to announce they have been awarded the offshore dredging and pipeline installation works for the new Barka Desalination Plant in the Sultanate of Oman. The Barka Desalination Plant is set to be one of the largest reverse osmosis desalination plant’s in Oman. - [UDMC’s Flat Top Barge, Refurbished and Ready For Hire](https://www.uniondredgers.com/news/dredging-vessel-uae/) - Union Dredgers and Marine Contracting is pleased to announce that its flat top barge vessel, The Diver 1 has been refurbished and restored back to its original condition. The vessel has been utilized on projects sites in Dubai and Oman waters. See Flat top barge (Diver 1) specifications here. - [Awarded The Marine Contract For The Qurayyat Reverse Osmosis Desalination Plant In The Sultanate Of Oman](https://www.uniondredgers.com/news/desalination-plant-contractor/) - Union Dredgers and Marine Contracting has been awarded the marine contract for the Qurayyat Reverse Osmosis Desalination Plant in the Sultanate of Oman. The Main contract was awarded to Hyflux EPC and the plant is estimated to produce 200,000 m3 of water per day. Union Dredgers has already commenced mobilising equipment to the site ensuring on-time completion - [Project Awarded for Supply and Installation of an Offshore Storm Water HDPE Pipeline on the Jumeirah](https://www.uniondredgers.com/news/project-awarded-for-supply-and-installation-of-an-offshore-storm-water-hdpe-pipeline-on-the-jumeirah/) - Union Dredgers Marine Contracting has been awarded a project for the supply and installation of an offshore stormwater HDPE pipeline on the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, UAE. The project follows the recent award of two marine maintenance contracts, a survey works contract and a minor dredging project. UDMC’s Reputation for delivering projects on time, within - [Completion of Offshore Pipeline Installation at Al Ghubrah Desalination plant muscat oman](https://www.uniondredgers.com/news/offshore-pipeline-installation-oman/) - UDMC has successfully recorded another milestone in the Sultanate of Oman by completing the installation of intake and outfall pipelines for the new Al Ghubrah Desalination Plant. The Scope of works saw UDMC working with projects consortium to install 4,500 m of HDPE pipe with diameters up 2048mm. UDMC completed the scope of works within - [Beach Cleaning in a Private beach in Sharjah](https://www.uniondredgers.com/marine-services-projects/beach-cleaning-in-a-private-beach-in-sharjah/) - Union Dredgers has a long-term contract with a private beach in Sharjah to conduct beach cleaning periodically. Our divers will sweep the swimming areas of the private beach and remove any waste, seaweed or move any large rocks to ensure the safety of its swimmers. - [Intake And Outfall Line At Barka Desalination Plant](https://www.uniondredgers.com/offshore-pipeline-installation-projects/intake-and-outfall-line-at-barka-desalination-plant/) - Union Dredgers working with its sister concern, Consolidated Union Contracting (CUC) has been appointed as the marine contractor for the Barka Desalination plant project. CUC/UDMC’s scope is the design, procurement and construction of 2 subsea 2200mm Diameter HDPE Intake pipeline each of 1525 mtr long and 2 x 1400mm Dia HDPE brine outfall pipes of - [Intake and Outfall line at Quriyat Desalination Plant](https://www.uniondredgers.com/offshore-pipeline-installation-projects/intake-and-outfall-line-at-quriyat-desalination-plant/) - UDMC working with its sister concern Consolidated Union Contracting has been appointed as the marine contractor for the installation of Marine pipelines from installation to commissioning for a Desalination plant located in Qurrayyat, Oman. The scope of UDMC/CUC’s work Includes Design of Intake and Outfall Pipeline. HDPE welding and testing of 3800 meters of 2400mm - [Intake Screen Cleaning for a Desalination Plant in Ras Al Khaimah](https://www.uniondredgers.com/marine-services-projects/intake-screen-cleaning-for-a-desalination-plant-in-ras-al-khaimah/) - Union Dredgers has a long-term contract with a water utility company to conduct periodic intake screen cleaning on the intake pipelines for their desalination plants. Our team of skilled and experienced divers conduct the screen cleaning during a shut down or low production period and ensure that the screen is cleaned of all the marine - [Beach profiling for Hotel in Jumeirah](https://www.uniondredgers.com/marine-construction-projects/beach-profiling-for-hotel-in-jumeirah/) - Union Dredgers has completed the beach profiling of a beach at a well-known hotel in Jumeirah. The works involved dredging sand from under the bridge of the Burj Al Arab and transporting it 1.2km to the stockpile location for beach profiling. We ensured that we conducted ourselves to the highest standard as expected by a - [Beach Re-profiling on Palm Jumeriah](https://www.uniondredgers.com/marine-construction-projects/beach-re-profiling-on-palm-jumeriah/) - Union Dredgers has completed beach profiling works on the fronds of the Palm Jumeirah. Utilizing our dredging equipment within the fronds we were able to retrieve the sand from the channel and reuse this to profile the beaches of the Palm Jumeirah. Union Dredgers brought the profile back to its original profile and conducted itself - [Design and Installation of Slipway and Marina in Ras Al Khamiah](https://www.uniondredgers.com/marine-construction-projects/design-and-installation-of-slipway-and-marina-in-ras-al-khamiah/) - Union Dredgers has completed the design and the construction of a slipway and marina in Ras Al Khaimah. The slipway and marina was designed by our skilled design team and approved for construction by the consultant - [Sheet piling for an onshore pipe connection](https://www.uniondredgers.com/marine-construction-projects/sheet-piling-for-an-onshore-pipe-connection/) - Union Dredgers has completed the sheet piling protection work for an onshore pipeline connection. The work required us to drive the sheet pile 15 metres into the soil to ensure the safe entry of the pipeline for connection to the pump room onshore. The sheet piling was designed by UDMC and completed with the use - [Dredging in the Dubai Marina](https://www.uniondredgers.com/dredging-projects/dredging-in-the-dubai-marina/) - Union Dredgers has completed the dredging of the Dubai Marina channel. Utilising our dredging pump and customised dredging pontoon we were able to dredge the channel and relocatethe excess material to a stockpile location. The material was then loaded on to a flat top barge utilising a long reach excavator, moved to shore and transported - [Surface to Air diving sets](https://www.uniondredgers.com/equipments/surface-to-air-diving-sets/) - [Support Vessel - Jalaan 2](https://www.uniondredgers.com/vessels/jalaan-2/) - [Support Vessel - Jalaan 1](https://www.uniondredgers.com/vessels/jalaan-1/) - [Fabrication of Intake Tower Screen](https://www.uniondredgers.com/custom-fabrication-projects/fabrication-of-intake-tower-screen/) - Union Dredgers has successfully manufactured the steel screen for a large intake tower which will be utilised to keep large debris from entering the intake system of a desalination plant. The screen was manufactured by our fabrication department in accordance with design specifications. - [Custom Diffuser manufactured for an HDPE Outfall line](https://www.uniondredgers.com/custom-fabrication-projects/custom-diffuser-manufactured-for-an-hdpe-outfall-line/) - Union Dredgers has completed the manufacturing of a custom fabricated diffuser for an outfall line for use in a desalination plant. The diffuser will be used to disperse brine slowly back into the sea. The diffuser was manufactured with high-density polyethylene pipes and welded by our skilled HDPE welders. - [150 to 750 cfm air compressors](https://www.uniondredgers.com/equipments/150-to-750-cfm-air-compressors/) - [8” to 10” Dragflow Submersible Dredging Pumps](https://www.uniondredgers.com/equipments/8-to-10-dragflow-submersible-dredging-pumps/) - [Mobile Cranes](https://www.uniondredgers.com/equipments/mobile-cranes/) - [ICE 815 Vibrator Hammer and power pack](https://www.uniondredgers.com/equipments/ice-815-vibrator-hammer-and-power-pack/) - [Backhoe loaders](https://www.uniondredgers.com/equipments/backhoe-loaders/) - [Support Vessel - Sea Dolphin](https://www.uniondredgers.com/vessels/sea-dolphin/) - [Flat Top Barge - Diver 1](https://www.uniondredgers.com/vessels/diver-1/) - Flat Top Barge - Diver 1 TYPE OF SHIP Flat Top Barge (Non-Propelled) FLAG UAE OFFICIAL NUMBER 5519 CLASSIFICATION American Bureau of Shipping YEAR BUILT 1992 OVERALL LENGTH 43.89 mtrs BREADTH 15.24 mtrs DEPTH 3 mtrs GRT/NRT 516/154 t - [Triton -Work Boat](https://www.uniondredgers.com/vessels/triton/) - [Dredging Pontoon - Sony](https://www.uniondredgers.com/vessels/sony/) - [Dredging Pontoon](https://www.uniondredgers.com/vessels/dredging-pontoon/) - [Shovel](https://www.uniondredgers.com/equipments/shovel/) - [Excavator](https://www.uniondredgers.com/equipments/excavator/) - [DOP 3025 Submersible Dredging Pumps](https://www.uniondredgers.com/equipments/dop-3025-submersible-dredging-pumps/) - [Our Capabilities](https://www.uniondredgers.com/offshore-pipeline-installation-services/installation-design/) - Design works such as ballast blocks, general arrangements, intakes, diffusers. Supply of all necessary material. Welding. Dredging works. Installation and commissioning. Surveys, drawings - [Latest Fabricated Items](https://www.uniondredgers.com/custom-fabrication-service/latest-fabricated-items/) - Union Dredgers has previously fabricated the following items for clients. Diffuser HDPE passive intake screen Marker Buoys Barrier Systems Pontoons Concrete blocks For more information, please see our Custom fabrication page - [Our Equipment Hire](https://www.uniondredgers.com/equipment-hire-service/our-equipment-hire/) - The equipment that Union Dredgers has available for hire are: Tug Boats. Flat top barges. Excavator. Dredging pumps. Sheet piling equipment. Dredging discharge pipes. Backhoe dredger Cutter Suction Dredgers Lifting Bags To see more information about our equipment - [Surveys](https://www.uniondredgers.com/marine-services/surveys/) - With our fully certified survey team, boats and equipment we are fully qualified in providing the following survey services. Bathymetric Geotechnical survey. Side scan sonar - [Marina & Beach Maintenance](https://www.uniondredgers.com/marine-services/marina-beach-maintenance/) - UMDC currently manage several contracts in which our clients require their facility to be at its best. Our team periodically conducts maintenance, cleaning and surveying operations and then submit a comprehensive report on every visit, thereby allowing the client to enjoy their facilities knowing all equipment is safe and operational. - [Diving Service](https://www.uniondredgers.com/marine-services/diving-service/) - Intake screen cleaning. Vessel surveys . Underwater video/photo surveys . Underwater installation (Pneumatic). Underwater welding . Beach cleaning. Cable Laying . - [Floating Marina Installation](https://www.uniondredgers.com/marine-construction-services/floating-marina-installation-2/) - UDMC has installed a number of permanent and temporary floating marinas. The team at UDMC can design, supply and install marinas in accordance with client’s requirements. - [Slipway Design and construction](https://www.uniondredgers.com/marine-construction-services/slipway-design-and-construction/) - UDMC designs and constructs slipways for various marinas within the UAE. Our slipways are constructed using cost-effective methods providing minimal disruption to the environment and offering completion in record time. - [Revetment and Scour Protection ](https://www.uniondredgers.com/marine-construction-services/revetment-and-scour-protection/) - UDMC have successfully completed the design and installation of rock armor barriers around marinas, fishing harbors and as part of a beach, protection works. We also carry out rock armor repairs and scour protection - [Geotextile Tubing](https://www.uniondredgers.com/marine-construction-services/geotextile-tubing/) - UDMC has actively been involved in the supply & installation of geotextile tubing for beach protection. We use geotextile sheets and other materials to protect the beaches from erosion due to the shifting tides, storm damage and other natural occurrences. We can also supply silt curtains to protect debris from dredging works spreading to other - [Sheet Piling](https://www.uniondredgers.com/marine-construction-services/sheet-piling/) - Sheet piles are long structural sections with interlocking connections, driven into the ground with impact or vibratory hammers to form an impermeable barrier. With our vast experience in erecting sheet piling with our specialized equipment, we can ensure that trenches and excavation pits are safe to work and reach desired depths. - [Our Ancillary Dredging Equipments](https://www.uniondredgers.com/dredging-service/our-ancillary-dredging-equipments/) - Electrical submersible dredging pumps Hydraulic dredging pumps Jetting suction pumps Dredging booster pumps - [Dredging Vessels](https://www.uniondredgers.com/dredging-service/dredging-vessels/) - Backhoe dredger Cutter suction dredgers Portable pontoon Dismantlable pontoons Flat top barge - [Dredging Capabilities](https://www.uniondredgers.com/dredging-service/dredging-capabilities/) - De-silting marinas/channels. Dredging of pipeline trenches. Dredging of existing channels. Creation of new water channels. Beach re-profiling. Miscellaneous Operation. - [Diver1 Spud Barge](https://www.uniondredgers.com/marine-contracting/diver1-spud-barge/) - [Tug Boat - Laila](https://www.uniondredgers.com/vessels/laila/) - Length 20.66 m Width 6.01 m Depth 2.61 m Type of Hull : Steel Flag UAE Port of Registry Sharjah Official No 5356 Gross Tonnage 99 Net Tonnage 55 Year of Built 1992 Anchor Winch 1 No Anchors 2 No’s Generators 2 no’s ( Yanmar ) - [Crawler Cranes](https://www.uniondredgers.com/equipments/crawler-cranes/) - [Cutter Suction Dredger - Hammerhead](https://www.uniondredgers.com/vessels/hammerhead/) - Cutter Suction Dredger GENERAL Year Built: 2005 Model: Italdraghe Flag:St Kitts & Nevis Class: Tasneef Port of Registry: Basseterre Official Number: SKN 1002198 Positioning System: Trimble CSD DIMENSIONS Length: 30.93m Breadth: 5.32m Depth: 1.53m Suction Pipe Diameter : 300mm Discharge Pipe Diameter : 300mm Max. dredging depth : 15m CAPACITY Main Diesel Engine: Cummins KTA 19M Total Installed Power - [Backhoe Dredger - Digger](https://www.uniondredgers.com/vessels/backhoe-dredger-digger/) - DIGGER TYPE OF SHIP Backhoe Dredger (Non-Propelled) FLAG St Kitts & Nevis (POR: Basseterre) OFFICIAL NUMBER SKN 1002666 CLASSIFICATION IRS/Polski Rejestr Statków YEAR BUILT 1974 (1998 rebuild) PLACE BUILT Asia Pacific shipyard, Singapore OVERALL LENGTH 42.88 mtrs BREADTH 15.36 mtrs DEPTH 3.05 mtrs GRT/NRT 525/157 t EXCAVATOR TYPE O&K RH75 DREDGING DEPTH 10/18 mtrs BUCKET/GRAB CAPACITY - [Pipeline installation at RO Desalination plant, Ajman](https://www.uniondredgers.com/offshore-pipeline-installation-projects/pipeline-installation-at-ro-desalination-plant-ajman/) - Dredging, back filling and installation of a 1400mm and 1200mm HDPE pipe and fittings for a Reverse Osmosis Desalination plant in Ajman. This Included: • Butt Fusion Welding and pressure testing of the HDPE pipes. • Installation of concrete blocks connected to the pipe • Sheet piling on shore and a dewatering system for safe - [Dredging Works & Underwater Cutting & Removal Of Obstructions at Dubai Marina Quays](https://www.uniondredgers.com/dredging-projects/dredging-works-underwater-cutting-removal-of-obstructions-at-dubai-marina-quays/) - The supply of marine equipment & dredging of soft sand materials at Dubai marina to a depth of up to 3.5m. Works involved Underwater Cutting and removal of the metal beams and rods which were projecting from the sea bed. Dismantling and removing from site the concrete blocks and boulders found on the sea bed - [Offshore Pipe line Installation for Khorfakkan desalination plant](https://www.uniondredgers.com/offshore-pipeline-installation-projects/offshore-pipe-line-installation-for-khorfakkan-desalination-plant/) - Re installation of offshore Pipeline A along with Air Backwash & Chlorination pipelines for 5 MIGD Seawater Desalination Plant at Khorfakkan and Re installation of offshore pipeline B 5 MIGD Seawater Desalination Plant at Khorfakkan. - [Installation of Intake/Outfall pipeline at IWP plant](https://www.uniondredgers.com/offshore-pipeline-installation-projects/installation-of-intakeoutfall-pipeline-at-iwp-plant-2/) - Installation of two 1200mm diameter pipe lines of 350 metres each and the installation of three outfall pipe lines with sizes of 1000 mm and 630mm at Ras Al Khaimah - [Dredging Works under bridges Rock revetment under bridges 1 & 2](https://www.uniondredgers.com/dredging-projects/dredging-works-under-bridges-rock-revetment-under-bridges-1-2-2/) - Excavation and removal of materials under the bridges 1,2,12 & 13 and disposal of excavated materials to a distance of 5 kilometers using an excavator, barge & submersible dredging pumps to a depth of 5.6m. Removing existing sand materials to the required level and installation of geotextile ( 1000 gsm ), Quarry run rock ( - [Desalination Plant at Duqm area in Al Wusta Region, Sultanate of Oman](https://www.uniondredgers.com/offshore-pipeline-installation-projects/desalination-plant-at-duqm-area-in-al-wusta-region-sultanate-of-oman/) - The Union Dredgers scope for the Duqm project included the Design, Manufacture, Testing, Supply, Installation and Commissioning of a SeaWater Intake system made from HDPE Pipe. The project consisted of 3.9km of 710mm HDPE pipe used for the intake lines as well as a 7.8km of 75mm HDPE pipe used for the chlorine and airburst - [Dredging works at Al Bandar, Al Raha Beach improvement](https://www.uniondredgers.com/dredging-projects/dredging-works-at-al-bandar-al-raha-beach-improvement/) - The supply of marine equipment & dredging of soft sand materials inside the marina to a depth up to -5.1 NADD - [Intake and Outfall line for a Desalination plant at Al Ghubrah, Sultanate of Oman](https://www.uniondredgers.com/news/intake-and-outfall-line-for-a-desalination-plant-at-al-ghubrah-sultanate-of-oman/) - Union Dredgers has been awarded a project which is the supply and Installation of an intake and outfall line for a Desalination plant located in Al Ghubrah in the Sultanate of Oman. The Scope of project: Supply of 4500 m of HDPE pipe with diameters of 2060 mm OD(1900 mm ID) and 1842 mm OD - [Beach profiling and re-profiling (dredging) in Dubai, UAE](https://www.uniondredgers.com/news/beach-profiling-and-re-profiling-dredging-in-dubai-uae/) - Union Dredgers and Marine Contracting (UDMC) secures project for beach profiling and re-profiling (dredging) in Dubai, UAE . - [Subsea extension of sea outfall pipeline for wastewater treatment plant in Ajman, UAE](https://www.uniondredgers.com/news/subsea-extension-of-sea-outfall-pipeline-for-wastewater-treatment-plant-in-ajman-uae/) - Union Dredgers and Marine Contracting (UDMC) secures project for the subsea extension of sea outfall pipeline for wastewater treatment plant in Ajman, UAE. UDMC is responsible for design, procurement, construction and installation of the complete offshore pipeline. - [HDPE intake pipeline for an integrated water and power plant (Ras Al Khaimah UAE)](https://www.uniondredgers.com/news/hdpe-intake-pipeline-for-an-integrated-water-and-power-plantras-al-khaimah-uae/) - Union Dredgers and Marine Contracting (UDMC) secures project for the extension of an existing 1200mm HDPE intake pipeline for an integrated water and power plant in Ras Al Khaimah UAE. UDMC is responsible for the supply of pipeline components, welding, testing and pipeline installation offshore - [QRS Environment](https://www.uniondredgers.com/certifications/qrs-environment/) - [QRS-Eagle](https://www.uniondredgers.com/certifications/qrs-eagle/) - [QRS Golden](https://www.uniondredgers.com/certifications/qrs-golden/) - [QRS](https://www.uniondredgers.com/certifications/qrs/) - [Floating Marina Installation](https://www.uniondredgers.com/marine-contracting/floating-marina-installation/) - UDMC has installed a number of permanent and temporary floating marinas. This included the design of the floating marina, the establishment of anchoring points as well as installation of the marina in accordance with client’s requirements. We can assist customers on selecting the best material to use for the marina based on your specifications and - [Diving Operations](https://www.uniondredgers.com/marine-contracting/diving-operations/) - UDMC employs a team of dedicated commercial divers who are specialised in underwater diving operations including the maintenance of seawater intake pipelines and strainers for private and government plants (Palm Water (Nakheel), FEWA UTICO, RAK – CERAMICS, SEWA) ,Installation of underwater pipelines, underwater monitoring and various other services. UDMC has a large range of commercial - [Acquisition of Digger (ex Mabrouka 10) Backhoe Dredger](https://www.uniondredgers.com/news/acquisition-of-digger-ex-mabrouka-10-backhoe-dredger/) - Union Dredgers and Marine Contracting (UDMC) has finalized the acquisition of the vessel Digger (ex Mabrouka 10). This extends the capability of Union Dredgers and complements its existing cutter suction dredger Hammerhead. 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