Dutch independent ship design company C-Job Naval Architects has launched a new Cutter Suction Dredger (CSD) series, led by an innovative self-propelled CSD concept design.
The 850mm self-propelled cutter suction dredger features cutter power of 3500 hp and a total installed power of about 26,000 hp. The CSD includes two 6300 hp dredge pumps on deck and one 3500 hp submerged dredge pump on the cutter ladder enabling a maximum dredging depth of 29m. The self-propelled CSD boasts a length of 110m, which can be extended to provide an increased swing width.
Thanks to the adaptive platform underpinning the CSD series, shipowners can completely tailor the design to their desired operational profile while benefitting from a full range of design solutions. Options include self-propelled or stationary service, anchor boom system, barge loading system, motion compensation in the spud carrier system, Christmas tree system, and spud tilting system. In terms of fuel options, in addition to standard systems designs can also include renewable marine fuel such as methanol or a combination via dual-fuel propulsion. Sustainability is a major focus of the concept.
Todd Allen, VP Business Development C-Job, said: “The new CSD series is a bold design that brings industry leading performance in a dynamic modular package. With advanced features like motion compensation and a wide range of options it demonstrates the start of what is possible with the C-Job CSD series. At C-Job, we are passionate about providing our client innovative solutions that meet all their needs and exceed their expectations. Thanks to our independent position and our knowledge of CSDs and dredge equipment engineering, we are able to create designs that increase our client’s competitive edge. Our new CSD series builds on proven technology to provide them with a perfect starting point– allowing them to realise a fully customised design in a fraction of the time.”
