MOTAS delivering equipment for PD Ports new hopper dredger

MOTAS Dredging Solutions is nearing completion of the delivery of an engineering and components package for a 2.000m3 Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger.

The delivery is a result of a contract awarded by NEPTUNE Marine, also located in The Netherlands.

“MOTAS Dredging Solutions provides a comprehensive package for this TSHD Dredging Installation. The package covers everything from initial concept design and engineering to system integration, fabrication, quality control, and delivery to the shipyard,” the company said.

The TSHD package includes the supply of the following components: Complete suction pipe; Draghead; Sliding piece; Suction pipe gantries; Winches and wires; Dredge pump; Dredge pump gearbox; Overflow; Complete dredge pipe above deck and in hull; Dredging gate valves; and Swell compensator system.

The 71m long dredger, which has already been named the Emerald Duchess following a competition among PD Ports employees, will arrive at Teesport this summer.