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Royal IHC hands over the world's largest and most innovative cutter suction dredger 'SPARTACUS' to DEME
On 3 August, Royal IHC transferred cutter suction dredger SPARTACUS to DEME. With the signing of the hand over, the construction process officially comes to an end and the ship can now be implemented for use on her first job.The SPARTACUS sets a new …
Aug 5, 2021 / Vessels
Cutter Suction Dredger Willem van Rubroeck embarks on its career in Mauritania
The brand-new Cutter Suction Dredger Willem van Rubroeck, which has a total installed diesel power of 41,346 kW, started its very first assignment in Mauritania. In the port of the capital Nouakchott, the vessel is working for developer ARISE …
Jun 3, 2021 / Vessels
Royal IHC hands over CSD MOHAB MAMEESH to Suez Canal Authority
Royal IHC officially handed over the cutter suction dredger (CSD) MOHAB MAMEESH to the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) on Thursday 18 March. The vessel is now ready for its official duties after successfully completing commissioning tests on the Dutch …
Mar 19, 2021 / Vessels
Damen launches its first Middle-East-built cutter suction dredger type CSD650
This week a Cutter Suction Dredger (CSD) 650 has been launched at Albwardy Damen. This modularly built dredger is the first CSD650 to be built at this yard. Usually, the yard is active in ship repair including dry dockings as well as newbuilds of …
Nov 25, 2020 / Vessels
Royal IHC and Suez Canal Authority Successfully Launch CSD Hussein Tantawy
On Friday 23 October, the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) and Royal IHC (IHC) successfully launched cutter suction dredger (CSD) HUSSEIN TANTAWY. The launch took place at IHC’s shipyard in Krimpen a/d IJssel, The Netherlands.The HUSSEIN TANTAWY is one of …
Oct 26, 2020 / Vessels
Taiwanese dredging project awarded to Van Oord
Van Oord has been contracted to dredge the water intake basin of the Taiwanese Da Tan power plant. Cutter suction dredger HAM 218 and trailing suction hopper dredger HAM 318 will join forces on this project, which will kick off early 2021.Driven by …
Oct 15, 2020 / Vessels
Damen Shipyards Group unveils the design of its first Electric Cutter Suction Dredger (ECSD) 650
Aligning industry towards sustainable futureAs it continues to drive the maritime energy transition, Damen Shipyards Group has unveiled its first Electric Cutter Suction Dredger (ECSD) 650. With electric motors powering the dredge system, the ECSD …
May 26, 2020 / Curious
Royal IHC and Suez Canal Authority successfully launch CSD MOHAB MAMEESH
On Friday 15 May, the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) and Royal IHC (IHC) successfully launched cutter suction dredger (CSD) MOHAB MAMEESH. The launch took place at IHC’s shipyard in Krimpen a/d IJssel, The Netherlands.The 29,190kW heavy-duty rock CSD has …
May 15, 2020 / Vessels
Royal IHC and The Port Authority of Douala Continue Successful Cooperation
Cameroon’s Port Authority of Douala (PAD) has acquired high-tech equipment from Royal IHC to support its dredging activities, an order that builds on the excellent partnership between both organisations.As part of measures to autonomously manage its …
May 14, 2020 / Vessels
Royal IHC strengthens cooperation with APC Jordan through signing of three contracts
Royal IHC has signed three contracts with the Jordan-based Arab Potash Company (APC) to deliver two cutter suction dredgers (CSDs) and implement a new maintenance agreement. The first contract comprises the delivery of a custom-built CSD, the second …
May 8, 2020 / Curious