Heavy-duty CSD ‘Al Jarraf’ launched at ASL Shipyard

Al Jarraf, meaning ‘dredging vessel’ in Arabic, has been launched on Wednesday October
27 at the ASL Shipyard in Singapore. VOSTA LMG is responsible for the design, supplied
the components and developed the dredging technology together with MEDCO and DEME.
VOSTA LMG built the main dredging components in Asia, 100% to European standards.
Owner of the vessel is Middle East Dredging Company (MEDCO), a partnership between
DEME, United Development Company (UDC), and the Qatari government.

Two basic characteristics of the new CSD ‘Al Jarraf’ qualify specifically for assignments in
the Gulf region. The new dredger is self-propelled, allowing it to sail on its own power
between various working locations within the Gulf, without requiring the assistance of
powerful tugboats. At the same time, the new cutter dredger is of the heavy-duty type,
featuring no less than 12.860 kW of total installed power. CSD ‘Al Jarraf’ is able to
dredge hard rock formations from the sea bed at depths up to a maximum of 30 m.

Two additional advantages
the 102 m x 21 m cutter dredge has two additional advantages. An integrated barge
loading facility provides extra flexibility, as ‘Al Jarraf’ will be able to discharge both
through the traditional floating pipeline and directly into a barge that would moor
alongside the dredger. Secondly, the discharge power has significantly increased in
comparison with the current MEDCO flag- dredger, ‘Al Mahaar’. This increased discharge
power allows for covering significantly larger distances between the dredging area and
the reclamation area when pumping ashore.

VOSTA LMG Singapore office
VOSTA LMG’s Singapore office is a base for the Southeast Asia operations, plus the
Philippines and Australia. Plans are to expand the team to 15 people during 2011.