Western Baltija Shipbuilding has successfully launched newbuilding No 50. the TSHD “Macuti”, a FKAB D13 design, for the Mozambican Ports and Rail Company (CFM), and the National Dredging Company (EMODRAGA).
The vessel is funded by the Mozambican government and the Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA). The project is run thru Rohde Nielsen A/S & John. Gram-Hassen A/S. Rohde Nielsen A/S together with OSK Shiptech A/S will also support CFM/Emodraga with technical support and education during the project.
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas and complies with the DR 68 demands. The dredging equipment is delivered by Vosta LMG.
The FKAB D13 design is a twin screw trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) with hopper capacity of 2500 m3. The THSD is equipped with a trailing suction pipe, hinged bottom doors for dumping the spoil and a bow connection to delivery the spoil to shore.
Deck house with accommodation for 14 men.
MAIN FIGURES
[mappress] Press Release, October 22, 2012