Operate Dredging Equipment To Excavate Underwater Materials

Operate dredging equipment to excavate underwater materials.

1. 1

   Position dredge for excavation

   Move levers to adjust the dredge's position and engage hydraulic pumps.

2. 2

   Start dredging engines

   Start and stop engines to ensure the dredging equipment operates effectively.

3. 3

   Control winches for cable management

   Operate power winches to adjust the position of dredges or manually manage cables.

4. 4

   Clear machinery pipelines

   Pump water through the machinery to remove blockages in the pipelines.

5. 5

   Verify excavation depths

   Use winches to lower anchor poles or scan depth gauges to check excavation depths.