CFE - 2006 annual report - Vinci

● Russia
The new trailer “Marieke” was deployed for almost three
months for the deepening works of the new access chan-
nel in the framework of the construction of the new storm
surge barrier of Saint-Petersburg.
● Bulgaria
DI obtained an important contract for the deepening and
widening of the access channel and turning basin of the
newly upgraded port of Burgas.
Filip Cuyvers, 36 years
Dredge master
I am currently working on the dredger “Al Mahaar” as first
dredge master. Using this heavy cutter dredger, we are cre-
ating a new waterfront in Abu Dhabi called “Al Raha Beach”.
I am proud to be part of this prestigious project. Once again,
the DEME group is leaving its mark on the Middle East.
I first came in contact with the dredging business through
my family. The exotic, international and creative aspects
of the trade attracted me greatly. At the end of 1998, I was
recruted by DEME where I was trained as a “dredge master”.
Almost immediately, I went on board the “Brabo”, as a sec-
ond dredge master. Over the past eight years, I have worked
on eight large or very large cuttersuction dredgers working
● Italy
SIDRA obtained and completed numerous contracts,
including the rehabilitation works of 1,800 m quay walls
of the container terminal and deepening of the port of
Gioia Tauro, combined with the replenishment of nearby
beaches and the first part of the replenishment works of
five beaches in the southern part of the Lazio region. The
same deep dredging method was applied for the reclama-
tion of the beaches of the Abruzzo region. These works
were completed in early 2007.
Construction of a new 400 m quay wall in concrete blocks
in Crotone was continued. The project also involves dredg-
ing of polluted sediments and removal of a large wreck.
In Livorno the environmental dredging of Canale Industriale
has been completed by SIDRA in combination with DEC and
a local partner. The project involved lagooning and treat-
ment of heavily contaminated sediments.
In Trapani, an important combined dredging/civil works
contract was completed in joint venture. The project
involved the construction of substantial marine infrastruc-
ture to prepare the port for the pre-races for the America’s
Cup held in 2006.
After intensive training on a simulator, I became “cutter
operator” on our “d’Artagnan” in Bayonne, Aviles and Doha
(Qatar).
Feeling the teeth of this giant dredger penetrate rock is a
fantastic sensation.
C F E A N N U A L R E P O R T 2 0 0 6 I 1 2 6 t h on every continent.
c o r p o r a t e f i n a n c i a l y e a r
In Italy, the traling
suction hopper
dredger “Pearl River”
with deep suction
installation dredged
sand in depths of -110 m
and replenished the
beaches of Lazio.
6 9