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Volvox Asia

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Trailing suction hopper dredger: Volvox Asia
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TypeTrailing suction hopper dredger
ClassificationBureau Veritas, I Hull Mach AUT-UMS, MON-SHAFT - hopper dredger, unrestricted navigation. Dredging within 15 miles from shore or within 20 miles from port. Dredging over 15 miles from shore with H.S.
Year of construction1999
Year of upgrading2005/2007
DimensionsLength overall 140.83 m breadth 26.04 m moulded depth 11.00 m dredging draught 9.47 m
Hopper capacity10,834 m3
Deadweight18,064 metric tons
Speed loaded16 kn
Propulsion12,120 kW
Bow thruster2 x 850 kW
Maximum dredging depth70 m
Suction pipes2 x Ф 1,100 mm & 1 x 1,100 mm/1,000 mm
Discharge pipeФ 900 mm
Total power installed21,453 kW
Dredge pump drive2 x 2,215 kW
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