IHC to build mega-CSD for Boskalis
IHC Merwede has been awarded the contract for the design, construction and delivery of a 23,684kW self-propelled cutter suction dredger (CSD) from Royal Boskalis Westminster (Boskalis).
The innovative new dredging vessel will be one of the largest CSDs of its kind in the world.
As part of the close cooperation and working relationship between Boskalis and IHC Merwede, much attention has been paid to the design of this latest CSD in terms of safety, the environment and increased operational workability. A particular feature of the vessel is the widening of the aft ship in order to reduce the draught.
“IHC Merwede is delighted to confirm this valuable new dredging project, following the major offshore order worth more than €1bn for six pipelaying vessels earlier this year,” says Bram Roelse, IHC Merwede’s COO.
The 152m LOA vessel has a beam of 28m, total installed power of 23,684kW, and will be capable of dredging to a maximum depth of 35m.
