Foreshore Technology have released version 5 of their DredgeMaster product range.

The new version contains a whole suite of new features to help improve productivity. Some of the bigger changes are described below.

• Multiple Layers

  You can now import multiple bathymetric survey or design XYZ files and include these as extra layers on the side and 3d views. The image below shows data loaded to include the rock and clay layer to enable operators to skim of the clay from the rock before blasting



Using multiple layers with Dredge Master version 5



Using multiple design layers for a Quay (Rock and Armour) plus existing bathmetric survey

• Calibration wizard

  New calibration routines have been added to make it much easier for the operator to calibrate the machine after changing sensors or parts. The new routines walk the operator through the process with simple to follow steps and pictures.



Calibration wizard in version 5

• Improved 3D resolution

  Using an innovative approach to handling XYZ data the dredge master products can now display your data in 0.1m resolution in the 3D view. In the picture below you can see the difference between the imported survey data at 1m x 1m and the dig marks made by the dredger at 0.1m resolution



3D view in version 5

• Diagnostics ModuleThe software now includes an improved diagnostic module to help the operator identify sensor or equipment failures as well as guiding him through how to resolve the issue.


3D view in version 5

• And much much more A huge number of features have also been added to the software to support multiple new file formats, new tool configurations, new equipment and sensor support (including support for Prolec and Trimble sensors) as well as lots of new features that our customers have requested to improve the workflow of the product. We pride ourselves on being able to turn around feature requests for our customers in days rather than months