The Belgium dredging contractor DEME has committed to a green initiative for its fleet. A good example of this strategy is in the development of world’s first LNG-powered Cutter Suction Dredger, The SPARTACUS.
From the first concept development, Vuyk was involved in the vessel design and integration of the low-emission power plant and dredging systems.
To minimize environmental impact, the vessel is designed to operate on LNG. Besides that it has other innovations on board, such as a waste heat recovery system that converts heat from the exhaust gasses to electrical energy. With all these new technologies on board, this cutter suction dredger is an important benchmark for the industry and a huge step toward limiting the environmental impact of dredging vessels
Design Scope
- Concept design vessel and dredging equipment
- Basic design vessel, including finite element global hull strength analysis and integration of LNG power generation system.
- Detail design of Waste Heat Recovery system
- Detail design of the cutter ladder, spud carrier, cutter platform and barge loading system