On 9 September 08, I was managed to board Geradus Mercator(GM). GM is a Trailer Suction Hopper Dredger or aka TSHD. TSHD is a self-propelled ocean going vessel. My project site uses TSHD to dredge sand from borrow area , transport the sand to project site and discharge directly from the hopper to the reclamation area.
We boarded GM around 11.30am while he was in full load of sand before dumping. If we boarded after sand was dumped to designated area, the freeboard will be rose higher and we would face more difficulties to board the dredger.
By the time reached noon, we were welcomed to have our lunch in the trailer.
This was my first time had such a good meal on barge. Previously the experience I had lunch on barge was sucks!
Here you can see food for tea break
We supposed to reach project site estimated at 6pm. However, GM encountered war relics -bombs during sand dredged. Therefore, we had to turn to Sudong Island to dispose the bombs. By the time we reached on site already 8.15pm at night.
It was indeed a nice trip for me to learn and gain new experience on how trailer operation from starting of dredged sand, transported and discharged to project site (included bombs encountered!!). I wont forget the hospitality of the Belgium chef in GM too.
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