The trailing suction hopper dredger Vox Máxima has a hopper capacity of 31,200 m3. It is the largest hopper dredger ever built in the Netherlands. The ship built by IHC Dredgers won the award because it distinguishes itself from other dredgers in capacity, efficiency and sustainability.
Particulars
– Length overall: 203.00 m
– Breadth: 31.00 m
– Moulded depth: 17.5 m
– Dredging draught: 15 miles 13.6 m
– Dredging draught: 8 miles 14.5 m
For the design and construction of the vessel, IHC Dredgers cooperated with Van Oord, MARIN and many suppliers. The award was presented to Bas Noorland of IHC Dredgers by Karla Peijs, former Minister of Transport and Public Works.
Nominee Eemsborg
The Eemsborg, built by Koninklijke Niestern Sander, is the first ship of a new generation Multi Purpose Dry Cargo ships that has to meet new demands in transport, regulation, and cost development in shipping and shipbuilding. The Eemsborg is innovative both as a product and as a building process.
Nominee Ethereal
58 m long sailing yacht Ethereal, built by Royal Huisman, combines timeless exterior lining with the most innovative and high tech solutions to save energy.
