NMDC expands dredger fleet
NMDC Group expands dredger fleet with new Abu Al Bakhoush cutter suction dredger Abu Dhabi-based NMDC Group has officially launched a new cutter suction dredger, Abu Al Bakhoush, built in China by Jiangsu Haixin…
Abu Dhabi-based NMDC Group has officially launched a new cutter suction dredger, Abu Al Bakhoush, built in China by Jiangsu Haixin Shipping Heavy Industry. A heavy duty, rock-cutting dredger with an overall length of 148m, and a maximum dredging depth of 35m, the vessel is designed to undertake high-precision dredging of trenches, navigation channels and harbours. Powered by a 7.8 MW cutter and possessing 30,040 kW of total installed power, the self-propelled dredger wil significantly expand NMDC Group’s dredging capabilities on delivery in 2027.
Eng. Niels de Bruijn, NMDC Dredging & Marine Chief Executive Officer, commented: “The Abu Al Bakhoush enhances our capacity to deliver complex coastal, port and offshore infrastructure projects with greater efficiency, reliability and scale.”
Classified by Bureau Veritas, the vessel holds number of specific certifications, including Green Passport and Cyber Resilient, reflecting NMDC Group’s focus on sustainability, environmental responsibility and digital innovation.
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