In January 2012, Damen delivered three CSDs 500 to the Ministry of Emergency Situation (MES) of Azerbaijan in Baku. The Cutter Suction Dredgers will be used to clean-up and maintain the water system of the Kura River. The Damen dredgers can work up to a maximum dredging depth of 14m and are able to pump 4.000 m3/h of water/soil mixture per hour. For the best efficiency, safety and comfortable working conditions the dredgers are outfitted with a large number of options: anchor booms, spud carriage pontoons as well as day and night accommodations.