SWZ Maritime, edition 1 2012, reports on the launch of the Shanti Sagar XVI, a Beaver 9029C, on 6 December at IHC Beaver Dredgers, Sliedrecht, the Netherlands. https://www.swzonline.nl/fotoverslag/63[Visit the photo album of the event on SWZonline].
The vessel was ordered by Mundra Port Special Economic Zone Ltd. Once commissioned, the vessel will be the largest dredger in the company’s fleet.
Shanti Sagar XVI Particulars
– L o.a. (l.l.) x B x H (dg): 104.00 (81.50) x 18.60 x 5.00 (3.65) m
– Minim. dredging depth: 5.5 m
– Installed power: 13,000 kW
– Dredging capacity: 4000 m3 per hour.
For a more extensive report on the event, the contract and the vessel, read Maand Maritiem in SWZ Maritime’s January issue. Visit https://www.swzonline.nl/page/21[the subscriptions page] to subscribe.
Pictures of the launch by SWZ Maritime editor G.J. de Boer.
