Scope of work:

Development of Sethusamudram Channel, project that will bring pride to India as well make a land mark in the Indian maritime history of creating a channel for 167 kms stretch between India and Sri Lanka, ISD is actively involved in rendering assistance to the Indian authorities by chartering out Dredger Pacifique for dredging the channel, thus creating a conductive environment of working as well to show our concern for the development and investment in India without reservations.

The capital scope of work to deepen and widen the channel at Palks Bay for creation of Sethusamudram channel.
 
Material dredged

Sand, medium to stiff clay and silt.

Contractor:

Dredging Corporation of India

Duration of the project:

16/01/2008 to 17/1/2009

Equipments deployed:

Trailer Suction Hopper Dredger “Pacifique”