A plug-in hybrid first for Jan De Nul
Jan De Nul Group has signed a contract with Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) for the construction of its first plug-in hybrid trailing suction hopper dredger.
The vessel, which is specifically designed to operate in small harbours in densely populated areas, is being built to be agile and flexible, silent and low in emissions.
“It’s a small hopper with big capabilities. Tailor-made to perform in small harbours, agile and flexible,” said Jan Van De Velde, director new building at Jan De Nul Group.
”With very big ambitions in the field of durability. As a DC hybrid plug-in, the vessel is highly innovative, with a big potential to reduce our carbon footprint. Another added value to our versatile fleet.”
Small but mighty
With its 79 metre hull length, the new vessel will be the smallest of Jan De Nul Group’s hopper fleet. It will have a hopper capacity of 2000 cubic metres.
It will equipped with ULEv-technology (Ultra Low Emission vessel) and a EURO 6 engine that can run on biofuel.
The new vessel is custom made to operate in small harbours in highly populated areas, including marinas. It is highly manoeuvrable, very low in emissions and is almost silent.
“This prestigious deal with a European client is a significant step to diversify ourselves into the global commercial shipbuilding market,” said Mr B K Upadhyay, CMD at GSL.
”With an excellent track record of execution and delivery, for which GSL is known for, I am confident that we will continue with our legacy of delivering high quality ships well within the delivery timelines.”
The present contract is for one vessel, with a delivery period of 24 months for the first ship, with an option to construct a second sister vessel.
