SUCTION DREDGER WITH SUCTION TUBE

摘要

The present invention relates to a suction dredger and in particular to the structure of the dredging tube having between suction head and its connection to the hull of the vessel a motor pump unit which unit according to the invention is placed upon a frame which by means of pivotable joints interconnects the lower part and the uppert part of the dredging tube said frame being provided with fenders protecting the dredging tube and in particular the motor pump unit against damage in case the dredging tube bounces against the hull of the vessel said frame allowing easy maintenance and repair.