Custom-built Cutter Suction Dredger launched in Kinderdijk

Royal IHC has launched the first of two fully electric, custom-built Cutter Suction Dredgers at the Yard in Kinderdijk, Netherlands.

The new dredger, being built for Kenmare Resources in Africa, was launched without any public announcement on Saturday, January 25th.

Together with its sistership, scheduled for launching in mid-February, the two newbuilds will operate at the Moma Mine in Mozambique. IHC Mining has already delivered three dredgers in the past for Kenmare, with the JULIA the most recent (2019).

The new dredgers, CSD Calen and CSD Sandra are designed to have a total installed power of 6,800 kVA and a cutter power of 1,350 kW.

As they are electrically powered by using renewable hydro-electric power, these dredgers will contribute to Kenmare’s goal of reducing the carbon footprint of their operations.