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DEME names LNG-powered dredger

By LNG Prime Staff
DEME names LNG-powered dredger
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Belgium’s DEME has held a naming ceremony for what it says is the world’s first and most powerful LNG-powered cutter suction dredger.

Built by Dutch yard Royal IHC, the 164 meters long Spartacus features dual-fuel engines and a total installed capacity of 44,180 kW.

Besides LNG power, the vessel also has several additional energy saving features, such as a waste heat recovery system, according to DEME.

Furthermore, the firm says the vessel will be able to dredge in waters up to 45 meters.

DEME previously expected to take delivery of the vessel last year. However, financial problems at IHC delayed the delivery of the LNG-powered dredger.

The Belgian firm has been heavily investing in liquefied natural gas as fuel and has several LNG-powered dredgers in its fleet but also a cable installation vessel and an offshore installation vessel.

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