Ortelius is the 5th dredger supplied by Keppel O&M to Jan De Nul Group, complying with the distribution of 3 3,500 m3 Trailing Suction Hoppers Dredgers (TSHD) and also one 6,000 m3 TSHD, theSanderus All 5 are Ultra-Low Emission vessels (ULEv), furnished with a two-stage catalytic filter system.

Built to the needs of the EU Stage V and also International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Tier III laws, Ortelius is diesel-electric driven and also able to dig up to an optimum deepness of 35 m. It includes a superficial draft, is very manoeuvrable, and also appropriate for operating in constrained locations.

Mr Robby De Backer, Director of Newbuilding Department of Jan De Nul Group: “Ortelius, like all our new dredgers showcases the capabilities of dredging at the lowest levels of emissions to date. Our teams closely worked with the Keppel teams to overcome the challenges caused by COVID-19 and expedite the delivery of Ortelius. We are proud to partner with industry leader Keppel, who has, through their engineering expertise and excellent service, provided assurance in the safe delivery of high-quality vessels.”

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Mr Tan Leong Peng, Managing Director (New Builds) of Keppel O&M: “The delivery of a fifth dredger is testament to Keppel O&M’s newbuild capabilities and technological expertise. Our partnership with Jan De Nul has grown from strength to strength, and we were able to deliver all five Ultra-Low Emission dredgers to them safely and efficiently as a result of a holistic construction methodology. In dealing with COVID-19, we have put in place safe management measures, optimised operations and diversified our supply chain network, enabling us to catch up on work in a safe and efficient manner.”

A lasting dredger concentrating on much better air top quality

Internal burning engines without post-treatment emit air contamination influencing both environment and also air top quality. Air contamination and also particle issue damages our wellness as well as additionally have a straight effect on our living setting.

With its Ultra-Low Emission vessels, Jan De Nul Group goes for better air top quality. These vessels are furnished with a driver that makes nitrogen oxides safe and also with a residue filter obstructing the finest fragments. Several of these contaminants additionally influence our environment to ensure that the post-treatment additionally makes certain a decrease of greenhouse gases.

The latest generation of Jan De Nul vessels is fitted with this very sophisticated double exhaust gas filter system, making Jan De Nul a frontrunner within worldwide delivery.