Following the launch of the IHC Beaver 65 DDSP in February, the first vessel has been sold to Advanced Construction Company, a member of the Al Geithy Group, based in Saudi Arabia.
Testing was completed at IHC Merwede's shipyard in Sliedrecht, the Netherlands, in early March and delivery to Jeddah will be organised in the second quarter of this year. After delivery the dredger will begin work in the Red Sea.
Integrated Spud Carrier
The new vessel succeeds the IHC Beaver 6518 and belongs to the Beaver series of standard cutter suction dredgers. It has been designed with an integrated spud carrier, which makes for a stronger dredging vessel, especially in waves.
Directly Driven Submerged Pump
Another key feature of the Beaver 65 DDSP is the directly driven submerged pump (DDSP) mounted on the cutter ladder. Working in combination with the Curve impeller, this allows the vessel to dredge at high-mixture densities, without any limitation on the vacuum – even at larger dredging depths. Compared to other dredgers in its class, it is equipped with greater cutting and pumping power.
Built from Stock
Built in accordance with BV Coastal Area classification, the vessel can be used on inland water and out at sea. Like all Beaver dredgers, it offers easy dismounting and transportation possibilities, and is built from stock for short delivery times.
