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New dual-fuel cutter suction dredger series launched

New dual-fuel cutter suction dredger series launched

The new series of eco-friendly Cutter Suction Dredgers (CSD) from C-Job's ship design arm have been designed to operate in an increasingly decarbonised marine environment. The vessels can be operated using methanol or dual-fuel propulsion, allowing operational flexibility around the availability of future fuels.

Todd Allen, the VP Business Development at C-Job, says “The new CSD series is a bold design that brings industry leading performance in a dynamic modular package. With advanced features like motion compensation and a wide range of options it demonstrates the start of what is possible with the C-Job CSD series.”

The new 34-inch self-propelled CSD has a length of 296 feet and features a cutter power of 3500 HP and a total installed power of approximately 26000 HP. Moreover, the dredger includes two 6300 HP dredge pumps on deck and one 3500 HP submerged dredge pump on the cutter ladder. This equipment allows the vessel to dredge at a maximum depth of 95 feet. The CSD series features a dredge discharge diameter of 20 to 40 inches and a total installed power of up to 30000 HP.

The vessels boast an adaptive platform which allows shipowners to tailor the design to their desired operational profile while also benefiting from a full range of design solutions. Accordingly, vessels can be equipped with a self-propelled or stationary service, anchor boom system, barge loading system, motion compensation in the spud carrier system, Christmas tree system and spud tilting system.

The CSD series is designed to be crew friendly and easy to maintain. The reduced burden of maintenance is expected to minimise downtime and maximise production.