Orisant Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger
Principal particulars:
Length:
89.20 m
Between perpendiculars:
84.98 m
Breadth:
14.00 m
Depth to main deck:
7.35 m
Dredging draught:
6.60 m – 6.70 m
Gross tonnage:
2,744 t
Pipe diameter:
800 mm
Maximum dredging depth:
35.0 m
Hopper capacity:
2.600 m3/hr
Speed:
12 knots
Design philosophy of the Orisant
The Orisant is a state-of-the-art trailing suction hopper dredger designed for maximum versatility in dredging and reclamation projects. Built to operate efficiently both in shallow coastal waters and offshore environments, it combines high hopper capacity with advanced dredging equipment for sand, gravel, and maintenance dredging. Its robust design allows it to seamlessly switch between aggregate extraction and traditional dredging tasks, giving operators a highly flexible and cost-effective asset. Equipped with modern propulsion and energy-efficient systems, the Orisant delivers reliable performance while minimizing fuel consumption and environmental impact, making it a benchmark in multipurpose dredging operations.
Shipyard: Barkmeijer Stroobos BV
Delivery date: 2002-03-03
Launch location: Netherlands
Ship owner: Reimerswaal Dredging
Vessel country: Netherlands
Vessel type: Dredger