Damen Shipyards Group has actually once more chosen Wärtsilä to offer the primary propulsion options for a huge Marine Aggregate Dredge (MAD). The dredge is being constructed for the U.K. firm Hanson Aggregates, a prominent distributor of hefty structure products for the building and construction market. The order with Wärtsilä was checked in May 2019.
An identically developed vessel from Damen, which is anticipated to start procedures within the coming couple of months, is likewise fitted with the exact same Wärtsilä options. The extent consists of 2 Wärtsilä 26 engines, 2 Wärtsilä manageable pitch props (CPP), as well as the Wärtsilä ProTouch bridge control system. Wärtsilä will certainly prepare the engines on-line with discerning catalytic decrease (SCR) innovation to decrease discharges, making the vessel certified with IMO Tier III laws. When in procedure, the 103-meter lengthy dredge will certainly be just one of one of the most eco lasting ships of its enter solution.
“Nothing says more about customer satisfaction than repeat orders, and we are delighted to have again been selected by Damen for the second dredge in this advanced new design series. We have worked with Damen for many years and together we have established a strong working relationship. Our experience and understanding of dredging operations is key to delivering solutions that provide the most efficient and sustainable performance,” states Ren é Zuidam, Account Manager, Wärtsilä Marine.
