The trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) Mecca, one of the most advanced assets in the Suez Canal Authority fleet, is currently undergoing intensive maintenance on the 25,000-ton floating dock in Port Said, as part of a strategic effort to ensure peak operational readiness.
Built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Heavy Industries (Japan), this TSHD features a hopper capacity of approximately 10,000m³, enabling efficient and high-performance dredging operations.
The scope of work includes several critical technical upgrades: