![]() ![]() This willingness to keep pushing the boundaries and invest in our fleet, means that projects that were unfeasible before are now possible with ‘Spartacus’. Luc Vandenbulcke, CEO DEME Group, emphasises: “‘Spartacus’ not only sets new standards in the dredging sector, this extraordinary vessel highlights DEME’s continual drive to pioneer, innovate and create opportunities. DEME expects to dredge an enormous volume of more than 150 million m 3 during the course of the project. This vast greenfield project includes the reclamation of 1,000 hectares of new land, the deepening of the port’s approach channel to 23 m and the dredging of a turning basin to 22 m. ![]() ‘Spartacus’ will immediately set sail for its first assignment in Abu Qir, Egypt, whereby it will participate, alongside many of DEME’s trailing suction hopper dredgers, in the largest dredging and land reclamation project ever in DEME’s history. The heavy cutter ladder, able to be controlled and operated from the bridge by a single person, can operate up to a dredging depth of 45 m. The CSD also has a waste heat recovery system that converts the heat from the engines’ exhaust gases into electrical energy. The four main engines can run on Low Sulphur Heavy Fuel Oil, Marine Diesel Oil, as well as LNG, and the two auxiliary engines have dual-fuel technology. With a total installed power of 44,180 kW, its production capacity and ability to cut hard soil are unmatched in the industry. ‘Spartacus’ is the world's largest and most powerful self-propelled cutter suction dredge and also the first able to run on liquefied natural gas (LNG). Its groundbreaking, eco-friendly design and countless innovations on board make it one of a kind. ‘Spartacus’ sets a new benchmark in the global dredging market. With the signing of the handover, taking place on August 3, the construction process officially comes to an end and the vessel will now head to its first project in Egypt. ![]() DEME has taken delivery of its giant new cutter suction dredger ‘Spartacus’ from Dutch shipyard Royal IHC. ![]()
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