IHC extends dredger sales to Bangladesh

The two IHC Beaver 50s were delivered with a spud carrier pontoon, anchor boom installation, production measuring system and dredge track presentation system (DTPS). This will enable DBL to perform an efficient dredging operation. IHC builds the Beaver series of CSDs to stock, which ensures short delivery times, as well as meeting individual customer requirements.

“Our new dredging division will contribute to restoring and maintaining the navigability of over 300 rivers in Bangladesh, says Mr Md. Matiar Rahman, CEO of DBL Dredging. “In my experience, the IHC CSDs prevail over other equipment available on the market in terms of performance, lifetime and reliability. Supported by IHC’s service centre in Dhaka, I am confident we will meet the expectations of our customers.”
“We are honoured to support the DBL Group with its growth ambitions in the dredging market, added Kees Derks, IHC area sales director. “Alongside the delivery of the new vessels, IHC will also extensively train the crew on site and provide lifetime support.”The four vessels were transported to Dhaka, arriving last month.

Within two years, IHC has sold no fewer than 20 IHC Beavers and work boats in Bangladesh to various parties in the private dredging sector. The total number of IHC vessels and units of equipment supplied to Bangladesh since 1972 is now nearing 50. As a result, the demand for local servicing and maintenance is growing. In response, IHC has expanded its network of local service centres and offers full support to its customers from Dhaka.

By Larz Bourne