However, Innovative Material Systems of Kansas, USA have developed a trailer-mounted Dredged Slurry Separation System (DSSS) based on tried and tested technology from the US oil industry.

A single DSSS handles 2,000 gallons per minute and separates solids from the dredged slurry via a three-stage mechanical system. The solids are further separated in to four different types to produce such things as clean sand or compost.

All solids are dewatered to a 'stackable' state which can be readily moved by dumper truck, conveyor belt etc with the water usually being returned to source. These DSS units can be doubled or even tripled up, to handle larger quantities.

Full details of this Dewatering System and of the associated Versi-Dredge dredge machines will be available on Wave Seven Marine’s stand (144) or by visiting www.wseven.com