Uniondredgers

www.uniondredgers.com

About the companyUnion Dredgers and Marine Contracting is a dynamic and highly respected company operating out of theUAE since 2007 and is part of the Union Group of companies. During this period we have established areputation for providing excellent service and knowledgeable solutions at all levels of business as wecontinue to grow and expand our operation.Operating out of our head office inUnited Arab Emirates, UDMCmanage and control all aspects ofthe company activities which stretchalong the coast of the Arabian Gulf,down the Eastern Arabian Peninsulaand to the shores of India. Backingup our operations are facilities inDubai Maritime City, Ras Al Khaimahand Muscat Oman.Our expanding fleet of Barges, TugBoats, Dredgers, Supporting marineequipment and dedicated staff areready to serve you and your team onyour next marine project.Whether it is a small weeklymaintenance contract or a long termdredging contract, UDMC are ready toaccept the challenge.Working together as a close team, weare committed to product innovation,engineering excellence, total qualitymanagementandcustomersatisfaction. UDMC always strive tounderstand the need of our clients andare totally focused on meeting ourclient’s FABRICATION

Union Dredgers & Marine Contracting About CompanyOur VisionTo be the market leader in coastalmarine contracting and coastalmaintenance services within ourchosen markets recognizable to ourclients and stakeholders by ourreliability, delivery, technical capability,safety, quality and development ofhighly skilled staff.Our TeamAt UDMC we pride ourselves on ourcommitted workforce. All our seniormanagement, dedicated engineersand hardworking ground forces havevast experience in marine contracting.By efficiently utilizing our experiencedwork force and project managementsystems, our team completes turnkeyprojects to the highest standard,within budget and within the agreedtime frame. They are truly our greatestasset.QualityAt UDMC, quality is second nature. It is our policy andcommitment to provide the highest quality goods andservices available, thereby allowing our customers to receivethe end product they envisioned. Whether it is the beginning,middle or end of a project, our QHSE team works with eachdepartment to reinforce the need for clear and precisecommunication and an emphasis on quality. We believe withgreater communication comes a greater awareness, leading toan increase in efficiency and effectiveness of our services.Health and SafetyOur employees are our greatest asset; they are our workmates, friends and part of the team. Therefore every effort ismade to ensure their health, safety and wellbeing at work.With continued focus on training and consistent monitoringwe can ensure that all staff are made aware of the potential forinjuries and actions that can be taken to mitigate risks. Wehave OHSAS 18001 accreditation, further demonstrating ourcommitment to health and safety.EnvironmentUDMC’s continued endeavours todeliver excellent quality encouraged usto make a commitment towards theenvironment therefore becoming anISO 14001 certified company. Withfocus on continually developingefficient ways to reduce environmentalharm for the whole duration of anygiven project, our QHSE department isconstantly monitoring and improvingprocesses to ensure that we minimizeour impact on the planet.

SERVICES

Union Dredgers & Marine Contracting ServicesDREDGINGUnion Dredgers Marine Contracting has developed a broad knowledge ofdredging throughout its years of operation within the UAE and other GCCcountries. Projects that have been and can be undertaken by UDMC within themarine industry include: De-silting marinas/channels Dredging of pipeline trenches Dredging of existing channels Creation of new water channels Beach reprofiling Miscellaneous OperationsUDMC’s ability to compete with other top competitors in the dredging of variousprojects and soil types stems from its years of experience in the marine industryand its expanding fleet of vessels and marine equipment. UDMC’s vessels include: Backhoe dredger Cutter suction dredger Portable pontoon Flat top bargesIn addition to its larger vessels UDMC maintains a number of smaller dredgingunits including: Electrical submersible dredging pumps Hydraulic dredging pumps Jetting suction pumps Dredging booster pumpsDREDGINGwww.uniondredgers.comUDMC’s competence in dredging operations is further achieved with our skilledengineers and technicians who are capable of executing large scale projects withexcellence.

Union Dredgers & Marine Contracting ServicesOFFSHORE PIPELINE INSTALLATIONWhen it comes to offshore pipeline installation works, UDMC are the specialists.We supply, install and commission HDPE, concrete and GRP pipelines of varioussizes and configurations throughout the GCC for both government and privateprojects, with the vast majority being pipeline installation projects fordesalination and power plants. Our proven capabilities includes supply andmanufacturing of pipelines, diffusers, intake screens, manholes, concrete blocks,gabions and other accessories as required. Union Dredgers is able to handle thecomplete scope, from onshore and offshore excavation, pipe welding, laying,testing and commissioning.Our experienced design team is capable of designing and managing a full turnkeymarine system to meet all your needs from feed to final approval. A few examplesof some of the design aspects we can produce are: Conceptual design of concrete ballast blocks for pipelines . Conceptual design and general arrangement drawings of intake well andvelocity cap. Conceptual design of diffuser systems. General arrangement of land side pipe routing . General arrangement of pumping machinery and allied accessories. Sizing of sea water intake pipes. Sizing of sea water intake pumps. Hydraulic flow diagram. General arrangement for a gravity based intake and outfall gers.com

Union Dredgers & Marine Contracting ServicesMARINE SERVICESDiving ServicesAs you would expect from a leadingmarine company we have a team offully certified professional divers whoare qualified to undertake specializeddiving services as per our clientrequirements. Some of the operationsour diving team undertake are asfollows: Intake screen cleaning. Vessel surveys . Underwater video/photo surveys . Underwater installation (Pneumatic). Underwater welding . Underwater cleaning. Beach cleaning . Salvage. Cable laying .MARINESERVICESwww.uniondredgers.comMarina & Beach MaintenanceUMDC currently manage severalcontracts in which our clients requiretheir facility to be at its best. Our teamperiodically conducts maintenance,cleaning and surveying operationsand then submit a comprehensivereport on every visit, thereby allowingthe client to enjoy their facilitiesknowing all equipment is safe andoperational.SurveysWith our fully certified survey team,boats and equipment we are fullyqualified in providing the followingsurvey services. Bathymetric survey. Geotechnical survey. Side scan sonar survey. Single beam and multi beam sonarscan survey.

Union Dredgers & Marine Contracting ServicesMARINE CONSTRUCTIONSheet PilingSheet piles are long structuralsectionswithinterlockingconnections, driven into the groundwith impact or vibratory hammers toform an impermeable barrier. With ourvast experience in erecting sheetpiling with our specialized equipmentwe can ensure that trenches andexcavation pits are safe to work andreach desired depths.Geotextile TubingUDMC has actively been involved in thesupply & installation of geotextiletubing for beach protection. We usegeotextile sheets and other materialsto protect the beaches from erosiondue to the shifting tides, storm damageand other natural occurrences. We canalso supply silt curtains to protectdebris from dredging works spreadingto other areas.Revetment and Scour ProtectionUDMC have successfully completed thedesign and installation of rock armorbarriers around marinas, fishing harborsand as part of beach protection works.We also carry out rock armor repairs andscour protectionSlipway Design and constructionUDMC designs and constructs slipwaysfor various marinas within the UAE. Ourslipways are constructed using costeffective methods providing minimaldisruption to the environment andoffering completion in record time.Floating Marina InstallationUDMC has installed a number ofpermanent and temporary floatingmarinas. The team at UDMC candesign, supply and install marinas inaccordance with client’s om

Union Dredgers & Marine Contracting ServicesEQUIPMENT HIREUDMC has a large range of marine equipment ranging from barges to tug boats,to dredging pumps and more. All our equipment is well maintained and in goodworking condition.The Marine Equipment we have available to hire includes : Tug Boats Flat top barges . Excavator barges. Pontoons. Dredging pumps. Dredgers. Sheet piling equipment. Dredging discharge pipes. Winches. Excavators. Backhoe dredgers. Many more.EQUIPMENTHIREwww.uniondredgers.com

Union Dredgers & Marine Contracting ServicesCUSTOM FABRICATIONOur design and fabrication team have the ability to design and manufacture smallpontoons, barges and any customized equipment required by the client. Thesecan be custom fabricated to suit clients specific needs and can be designed to bedisassembled for easy transportation. Some of the fabricated items we havemanufactured for our clients include: Diffuser HDPE passive intake screen Marker buoys Barrier Systems Pontoons Concrete blocks Many more.CUSTOMFABRICATIONwww.uniondredgers.com

PROJECTS

Union Dredgers & Marine Contracting ProjectsAl Ghubrah DesalinationPlant, OmanSCOPE OF WORK 4.5 KMS of 1830 mm & 2053 mmDiameter HDPE pipeline Dredging WorksEQUIPMENT HdpeWelding & Hydrostatic TestingHIREwww.uniondredgers.comClient: Muscat City Desalination Plant S.A.O.C.Consultant: Mott MacDonald.Main Contractor: International Water TreatmentThe Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of an Intakeand Outfall Line for the Al Ghubrah Desalination Plant in Oman.The Scope of the project included: Supply, install, test and commission 4.5kms of 2200mm and1800mm diameter HDPE intake and outfall pipes. Offshore dredging works HDPE Welding utlising our 2200mm butt fusion weldingmachine. Hydrostatic testing . Diving operations to aid with installation and surveying. Supply and installation of Passive Intake screens, Diffuser’s andScourer Protection.

9Union Dredgers & Marine Contracting ProjectsDredging inDubai Marina - DubaiClient: EmaarDesilting and dredging operations within Dubai Marina.The project required the removal and disposal of silt andconstruction waste using a combination of dredgingtechniques. Silt curtains and custom fabricated dredgingpontoons were deployed along with strict procedures toprotect the sensitive environment within the marina. Ourdivers also conducted a detailed video survey of the areabefore, during and after excavation and dredging works.SCOPE OF WORK Desilting of Marina Waterways. Videographic & Bathymetric Survey. Custom Fabricated Pontoons.EQUIPMENTHIREwww.uniondredgers.com

Union Dredgers & Marine Contracting ProjectsBeach Reclamation onPalm Jumeriah - DubaiSCOPE OF WORK 65,000 LM of beach reprofiled. Dredging between fronds. Customised low impact t: Nakheel.Beach reclamation and profiling work’s for the Palm Jumeirah. With65 Kilometers of beaches and constant erosion, UDMC werecontracted to carry out the beach reclamation works. Sand wasdredged from the water between the fronds using specialized lowimpact, custom fabricated, dredging equipment before beingdeposited onto depleted beaches. Earthmoving equipment wasthen utilized to return the beaches to the original profile.