INDUSTRIES WE SERVE IN ISRAEL

Key Benefits for Israel Projects aur Comprehensive Support

TRUSTED ACROSS Israel WATERWAYS

Beach Restoration

Marina Dredging

Channel Maintenance

Wastewater

River Dredging

INDUSTRIES WE SERVE IN ISRAEL

IMS Versi-Dredge® models support a wide range of applications across Israel’s diverse and strategically vital water systems, including:

LAKES & RESERVOIRS: Israel relies heavily on its lakes and freshwater reservoirs for drinking water, agriculture, recreation, and ecological stability. The Sea of Galilee (Lake Kinneret), numerous medium-sized reservoirs, and reclaimed water storage basins require routine sediment management to maintain volume and water quality. IMS Versi-Dredges are ideally suited for removing accumulated sediments and hydraulically pumping invasive vegetation that impacts water flow and freshwater production.
PORTS & NAVIGATION: With major ports including Haifa, Ashdod, and Eilat and multiple marinas and fishing harbors Israel requires efficient dredging solutions to maintain navigation depth and operational reliability. IMS Versi-Dredges are one-truck transportable, enabling rapid deployment for scheduled or emergency port-maintenance dredging throughout the country. The IMS Versi-Dredge was proven effective at Ashdod Blue Marina for removing sand from the entrance and pumping over the breakwater as well as slip and channel maintenance.
RIVER & STREAM DREDGING: Israel’s river systems including the Jordan River, Yarkon River, Kishon River, and southern wadis experience sedimentation, pollution buildup, and seasonal flow challenges. Hydraulic dredging with the Versi-Dredge helps deepen channels, improve ecological health, enhance irrigation reliability, and support regional water-flow management. The IMS 7012 HP Versi-Dredge was proven effective for dredging the Kishon River.
FLOOD MITIGATION: Winter storms and flash-flood events in northern and coastal regions, as well as desert wadis in the Negev, create demand for reliable sediment removal. IMS Versi-Dredges can rapidly remove silt and debris from rivers, reservoirs, and flood channels to increase conveyance capacity, reduce overflow risk, and support emergency-response infrastructure.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION: Israel’s emphasis on improving water quality particularly in rivers affected by historic pollution such as the Yarkon and Kishon makes hydraulic dredging a key tool for ecosystem recovery. Versi-Dredges effectively remove nutrient-rich sediments, sludge, and contaminants to restore habitat health and support national water-quality goals.
CANAL & AGRICULTURAL WATERWAY MAINTENANCE: Israel’s extensive network of irrigation canals and National Water Carrier infrastructure depends on continuous flow. Sediment buildup, algae, and vegetation can obstruct canals and pipelines. IMS Versi-Dredges provide efficient maintenance dredging for irrigation canals, agricultural reservoirs, and diversion channels to ensure uninterrupted water delivery.
WASTEWATER LAGOONS: Israel needs hydraulic dredges like the Versi-Dredge for wastewater lagoons to restore storage capacity, maintain treatment performance, support Israel’s goal of 80% reuse for wastewater, and avoiding costly shut-downs.
HABITAT & URBAN WATERBODY RESTORATION: Israel’s ornamental ponds, urban lakes, and ecological parks such as those in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Haifa often suffer from sedimentation, eutrophication, and aquatic-vegetation overgrowth. The Versi-Dredge removes nutrient-rich sediments, while the optional patented WeedMaster® cutterhead eliminates dense vegetation and root systems. The result is restored water clarity, healthier habitats, and revitalized recreational and cultural water features.
MINING & INDUSTRIAL WATERBODY MAINTENANCE: Israel’s mining and mineral-processing sectors including potash, phosphates, and quarrying rely on ponds, sumps, and process-water basins. IMS Versi-Dredges efficiently remove tailings, slurry, and accumulated sediments from industrial water systems, supporting continuous operations and environmental compliance.
AQUATIC VEGETATION MANAGEMENT:mIsrael’s lakes, rivers, and canals frequently experience overgrowth of aquatic vegetation such as reeds, cattails, and invasive floating species. The patented WeedMaster® cutterhead converts the Versi-Dredge into a powerful aquatic-vegetation harvester capable of cutting and pumping weeds to distant disposal or composting sites. This technology helps improve water flow, prevent blockages, reduce flood risk, and restore navigability.

WHY DOES ISRAEL NEED HYDRAULIC DREDGES?

Israel requires hydraulic dredging for a variety of strategic and operational needs vital to its national water management and maritime infrastructure. Key applications include maintaining and expanding port facilities in Haifa, Ashdod, and Eilat to support growing trade volumes and modern shipping requirements, as well as ensuring the navigability and ecological health of rivers and streams such as the Jordan, Yarkon, and Kishon. Hydraulic dredging also plays a crucial role in flood management by removing silt and debris from drainage channels, reservoirs, and seasonal wadis to improve flow capacity and reduce storm-related risks. In addition, dredging supports the development of new coastal and inland water infrastructure—such as marinas, terminals, and water-storage basins—while contributing to environmental restoration efforts by removing contaminated sediments and rehabilitating degraded aquatic ecosystems across the country.

KEY BENEFITS FOR ISRAEL PROJECTS

Compact one truck transportable design reduces mobilization and demobilization vs. other larger dredges which take multiple trucks and cranes to transport and commission. IMS Versi-Dredge models are easier to move than larger cutter suction dredge models of similar performance.
The patented Starwheel Drive self-propulsion system to provide unmatched maneuverability and eliminates the need for travel cables in lakes, rivers, ports, and waterways where they are not practical.
IMS’s patented Pump Defender® anti-clogging debris screen sits between the cutterhead and pump and is cleaned up to 60 times per minute after each revolution of the cutterhead. This helps reduce clogs related to debris in the waterway by as much as 80% over other hydraulic dredges.
The Versi-Dredge is a dual function system that can hydraulically dredge sand and sediments and with the switch of a cutterhead can be converted to a hydraulic weed harvesting system that can cut and pump aquatic vegetation up to a kilometer away. The WeedMaster has a history of effective operation in India’s waterways.

Proven Technology, Trusted Worldwide

IMS has supplied dredges to over 60 countries globally, and many Israel clients return to us for expansions and upgrades, reflecting the long-term value and trust we deliver.

COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT

Every dredge sold in Israel includes on-site training focusing on operations, maintenance, and technique.
Our technicians are only 45 minutes from an international airport and can be in Israel if additional support is needed.
IMS has sold many dredges in the Israel and has a proven track record for durability, reliability, and support.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does IMS Dredges supply and ship hydraulic dredging equipment to Israel?

Yes — IMS Dredges is a US manufacturer that exports worldwide, having delivered 500+ dredging systems to more than 60 countries, and supplies and ships hydraulic dredging equipment to Israel. Every Versi-Dredge ships fully assembled and is one truck transportable, which keeps delivery and launch straightforward. Contact IMS to discuss availability and lead times for Israel.

What dredging applications in Israel do IMS Versi-Dredges handle (rivers, canals, sand mining, lagoons, ports)?

In Israel, IMS Versi-Dredges are used for river and flood-control dredging, canal and irrigation maintenance, sand mining, lake and reservoir restoration, lagoon and wastewater cleanout, and port and marina dredging. IMS Versi-Dredges are already active in Israel, including a 7012 HP unit on the Kishon River project. The model and cutterhead are matched to the local material and project. Tell IMS your application in Israel for a tailored recommendation.

How are IMS dredges shipped to and transported within Israel?

IMS dredges ship to Israel by sea or land freight. Once in country, every Versi-Dredge is one truck transportable when fully assembled, so it moves on a single truck with no disassembly required. IMS also offers an optional proprietary Transport-Launch-Retrieve (TLR) trailer that transports, launches and retrieves the dredge without a crane, reducing overall operating costs. This keeps mobilisation simple even at remote sites in Israel, and IMS coordinates export logistics and delivery with you.

Does IMS provide parts, service and operator training for customers in Israel?

Yes — IMS provides parts, technical support and operator training for customers in Israel. Training is included with every dredge and delivered on site, and IMS can also host classroom sessions at its New Richmond, Wisconsin factory, which houses a dedicated training facility and a state-of-the-art dredge simulator. Field-service technicians are based near Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport and can travel to Israel when additional support is needed.

Which IMS dredge model is best suited for dredging projects in Israel?

The best model for Israel depends on water depth, material and production needs: the 4008 LP, 5012 LP and 5012 HP suit canals, lakes and lagoons; the high-production 7012 HP handles rivers, ports and sand mining; and the DM-60 Depth Master reaches deeper reservoirs at up to 60 ft (18 m). Share your Israel project details and IMS will recommend the right dredge.