Launch of "Ambiorix"
The "Ambiorix" was recently launched
IHC Merwede is building the vessel, which will be delivered in May 2012, for the DEME (Dredging, Environmental & Marine Engineering) Group.
The "Ambiorix" is able to dredge to a water depth of approximately 35m and will be one of the most powerful cutter suction dredgers in the world. This new vessel is suitable for heavy soil and rock and is equipped with two inboard dredge pumps and one submerged dredge pump on the cutter ladder. It also has a barge-loading system, which can load barges moored alongside the dredger. The flexible spud carrier includes a buffer system which enables dredging during challenging weather conditions. The dredging process is entirely touch-screen operated. Furthermore, the dredge is equipped with a ‘remoteview’ system, allowing the permanent online view of its dredging process at DEME’s head office in Zwijndrecht.
