Shipbuilder Royal IHC introduced it has signed a contract to assemble a big trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) for dredging contractor Boskalis.
The brand new TSHD, with a hopper quantity of 31,000 m3 will probably be one of many largest in Boskalis’ fleet. It is going to be constructed at Royal IHC’s yard in Krimpen aan den IJssel, within the Netherlands, for scheduled mid-2026 supply.
Royal IHC and Boskalis—each primarily based within the Netherlands—have been formally engaged on the undertaking since 2020, when an settlement was reached for the design and engineering of the state-of-the-art dredge. The companions have been creating “an optimum and future-proof” design that includes an optimized underwater hull design and superior automation system, in addition to a full diesel-electric set up and ABB Azipod propulsion.
The vessel will probably be outfitted with methanol plant and storage tanks on board in preparation for using (inexperienced) methanol as a substitute gasoline. As well as, the dredge’s twin gasoline important engines are outfitted with two-stage turbos and could be powered by each typical fuels and extra sustainable options corresponding to biodiesel and methanol.
The TSHD will characteristic a double suction pipe outfitted with underwater pumps and two discharge pumps with a mixed discharge capability of 15,000 kW.
Royal IHC CEO Jan-Pieter Klaver, when signing the letter of intent in June 2023, mentioned, “So far as we’re involved, the cooperation with Boskalis symbolizes how we need to serve our shoppers. We’re keen about utilizing our craftsmanship and drive to repeatedly innovate to develop efficient and sustainable options that meet our shoppers’ wants.”
Theo Baartmans, member of the board of administration at Boskalis, mentioned, “We’re delighted to have reached the ultimate award after a cautious course of, thus perpetuating the shut relationship between Boskalis and Royal IHC. Furthermore, because of the progressive design and craftsmanship of Royal IHC and its companions, by constructing this megahopper we’re taking an necessary step ahead in future-proofing our fleet.”
Royal IHC has constructed a variety of dredges for Boskalis by the years, together with most not too long ago the big cutter suction dredges (CSD) Krios and the Helios, delivered in 2020 and 2017 respectively. Beforehand, Royal IHC delivered TSHD corresponding to Gateway, Crestway, Willem Van Oranje and Prins Der Nederlanden.
