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National Dredging Services (NDS) was established and incorporated in NSW in April 1992 

 

NDS is a versatile, owner operated company with a high industry reputation and a focus on client service satisfaction. 

 

NDS owns and operates 350 hp 8/6 cutter suction dredges complete with all associated pipeline, booster stations, workboat and ancillary equipment. 

 

The dredges are constructed and maintained at our workshop premises by our own personnel. 

 

Key Personnel: 

 

Andrew Cochran — Director-Operations, maintenance, planning & logistics, coordinates and oversees contracts

 

Bill Kelly — Director-Finance / Administration

 

George Topham — Business Development Manager

 

Janelle Harper —Administration/ Accounting

 

NDS personnel have various qualifications in Maritime operations from MSB, Waterways Authority, Queensland Transport, Workcover NSW Machinery Operators Tickets, and Senior First Aid Certificates. 

 

The company has Public Liability insurance for $20 million on its work sites, Australia wide, and the dredges are comprehensively insured. 

NDS has a Workcover compliant OH & S system, is capable of working within Environmental Management plans, readily liaise with regulatory bodies, and prides itself on excellence in public relations