PHOTO: Boskalis’ TSHD Fairway in Singapore

Boskalis’ 35,500 cubic meter trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) Fairway is in dock in Singapore at the moment.

According to Boskalis, the TSHD is undergoing a major maintenance campaign, involving an extensive overhaul of all vital parts and repair or replacement where necessary.

“Through periodic maintenance of our vessels we ensure that our versatile fleet can be deployed as efficiently as possible,” said Boskalis.

The trailing suction hopper dredgers of Boskalis are oceangoing vessels that can collect sand and silt from the seabed and transport it over large distances.

Boskalis deploys trailing suction hoppers dredgers for the construction and maintenance of ports and waterways as well as land reclamation and coastal defense and riverbank protection.