US$7.5M GAICO dredge commissioned

By Lakhram Bhagirat On In Guyana News |
The US$7.5M Malavi trailing suction hopper dredge, which was commissioned by President Irfaan Ali at GAICO’s Nismes, West Bank Demerara wharf (Office of the President photo)
The US$7.5M Malavi trailing suction hopper dredge, which was commissioned by President Irfaan Ali at GAICO’s Nismes, West Bank Demerara wharf (Office of the President photo)

GAICO Construction and General Services Inc on Saturday increased its dredging capabilities with the addition of a new US$7.5 million dredge that was commissioned by President Irfaan Ali at the company’s Nismes, West Bank Demerara wharf.

Malavi, a trailing suction hopper dredge, was added to GAICO’s existing fleet of hooper, cutter head and hydraulic cutter head dredges.

The company is also slated to add a new 18-inch cutter head dredge to its fleet, shortly, and according to Chief Executive Officer Komal Singh, that will cost about US$2.5 million.