![]() When not in the use, the A- frame will tilt, enabling the plough to be stored on the vessel’s aft. The vessel will also be equipped with an hydraulically operated A-frame. ![]() This, the largest in Damen’s dredge pump portfolio, has a 4,000m3/h capacity, ensuring optimal efficiency and low operational costs. In place of the usual submersible jets, the Shoalbuster 2711 WID will use a next generation, fully electric DAMEN E-DOP450 dredge pump. The vessel will also feature a highly efficient diesel-electric system that will facilitate a significant reduction in both fuel consumption and emissions. This has included optimising the vessel’s hull to suit the role it will undertake. A smaller water injection dredger will enable the company to extend the intervals in between hopper dredging operations, thereby considerably increasing efficiency.ĭamen has adapted standard design of the Shoalbuster 2711 specifically for this project. To do this, UK Dredging typically operates a number of hopper dredgers. The company’s scope is to undertake maintenance dredging in ABP’s ports. Amongst its vessels are a number of DAMEN dredgers and workboats, including two Multi Cat Plough Vessels. UK Dredging, part of Associated British Ports (ABP), operates Britain’s largest dredging fleet. The vessel represents a unique and innovative approach to water injection dredging, enabling extreme efficiency and flexibility. ![]() 2023 August 3 15:46 Damen signs with UK Dredging for innovative Shoalbuster 2711 WIDĭamen Shipyards Group has recently signed a contract with UK Dredging for the delivery of a Shoalbuster 2711 Water Injection Dredger (WID), according to the company's release.
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