PaxOcean has won newbuilding contracts for the construction of a 2,300m3 trailing suction hopper dredger and two 3,500m3 split hoppers for Netherlands based Royal IHC.The vessels which will be constructed in PaxOcean Graha, Batam Indonesia are expected to be delivered early 2020.
Built to the requirements of classification society, Bureau Veritas, the compact design of the TSHD features a shallow draught which can be deployed worldwide for projects in shallow water. The two split barges, based on the IHC standard split trail 3,500 design, are very practical in use in combination with backhoe, hopper and cutter suction dredgers.
This new contract represents a milestone in strengthening the confidence of Dutch companies in PaxOcean’s ability to deliver quality and cost effective solutions.
About Royal IHC
Royal IHC is a reliable supplier of innovative and efficient equipment, vessels and services for the offshore, dredging and wet mining markets. We have a history of providing reliable solutions for the most difficult maritime challenges from sea level to ocean floor and sustainable life-cycle support from sites and offices on every continent.
About PaxOcean
A subsidiary if Kuok Singapore Limited, PaxOcean owns and operates 6 shipyards located in Singapore, China and Indonesia. First established in 2007 in Singapore, PaxOcean offers a wide range of services covering offshore engineering, rig building, ship and rig repair, maintenance and conversion.
For more information, visit us at www.paxocean.com
