Royal IHC has named and launched the multi-purpose 5450 m3 trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) DC Orisant for a joint venture between Den Herder (Reimerswaal Dredging) and Group de Cloedt.
The ceremony took place on 11 January at IHC's shipyard in Krimpen aan den IJssel, the Netherlands and was performed by Mrs Ria den Herder, the wife of Mr Bert den Herder (owner of Reimerswaal Dredging). The contract was signed on 8 August 2016, and the keel-laying took place on 17 July 2017.
DC Orisant
The DC Orisant is a versatile gravel hopper that is suitable for both the dredging and offshore wind market.
'The DC Orisant is a TSHD with full system redundancy and can perform a wide range of projects. This is due to its integrated design and the high standard of dredging equipment on board,' says Mr Bert den Herder. 'The dredge installation has been configured to dredge marine aggregates for the construction industry. The TSHD is also highly suitable for performing other projects, such as maintenance dredging and beach nourishment.'
In addition, the DP2 installation will allow the DC Orisant to perform support activities during the construction of offshore wind farms. It is the first complete diesel electric aggregate dredger on the market, which is said to enable it to sail at the most economical speed in all situations.
The DC Orisant will be handed over to its owners in mid-2018.
