Ras El-Tin Naval Base Ship Lift Dredging & Dock Rehabilitation
Complex Dredging & Restoration Scope
Critical Challenges Addressed
Debris Removal
- Extracted 850+ tons of submerged debris (metal, concrete, sediment)
- Specialized grab cranes for precision extraction
Structural Upgrades
- Replaced 120+ deteriorated timber piles with composite materials
- Installed sonar-guided dredging system (±5cm accuracy)
Environmental Considerations
- Implemented silt curtains for turbidity control
- 100% debris recycling/reclamation
Technical Execution
Project Methodology & Outcomes
| Task | Methodology | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Debris Clearance | Grab cranes + diver-assisted surveys | 100% obstruction removal |
| Dredging | Sonar-guided suction dredger | Achieved 8m operational depth |
| Timber Replacement | Fiber-reinforced polymer piles | 50-year service life |
Innovations
- Custom debris-sorting pontoons
- Real-time turbidity monitoring
Project Impact
- Operational Readiness: Restored full ship lift capacity
- Safety: Eliminated hull damage risks during lift operations
- Efficiency: Reduced vessel turnaround time by 40%
Information About the Project
| End-User | Egyptian Navy |
| Location |
Ras El-Tin Naval Base, Alexandria, Egypt |
| Award Date | September 2015 |
| Contract # | W912ER-15-P-0006 |
| Debris Removed | 850+ tons |
The contractor continues to enhance their resources and expand their workforce with skilled tradespeople. Their safety plan, approved by the CEMED Safety Officer, demonstrates their safety commitment. The contractor's Safety Officer executes the plan diligently, with excellent coordination between Safety Office and RE.
The job-site supervisors' empowerment has increased effectiveness. The contractor implemented an organized tracking system to fully record, follow up, and warranty items. They've also improved reporting systems. As a result, the customer is extremely satisfied with the quality relative to cost.
Interdyne's proactive management, strong communication, and tireless efforts to meet and exceed timelines have reflected very positively on the company.
Contractor overcame issues like unavailable parts and executed the tasks smoothly with full compliance. Performance met all contractual requirements.
Interdyne practiced the 3 C's: Communicate, Coordinate, and Cooperate. Delivered 100% quality to USACE standards under extreme conditions.