UAE: Cutter Suction Dredger CSD 500 Launched by APT Global Shipyard, Dubai

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Cutter Suction Dredger CSD 500 Launched by APT Global Shipyard, Dubai

On 16th November 2011, the Al Jadaf Dockyard, Dubai witnessed a colorful launching ceremony of the newly built second Cutter Suction Dredger (CSD 500) which is constructed by APT Global Shipyard on behalf of VostaLMG.

The Management of APT Global and Representatives of VostaLMG congratulated all the team members and supporters on this auspicious occasion for bringing a dream into reality by constructing Two Dredgers within a period of six months.

 Cutter Suction Dredger CSD 500 Launched by APT Global Shipyard, Dubai

The contract for construction of the two vessels was signed between VostaLMG and APT Global Shipyard in May 2011, and the keel was laid on 2nd June 2011. The CSD 500 is engineered by VostaLMG and fully constructed by APT Global Marine Services LLC.

 Cutter Suction Dredger CSD 500 Launched by APT Global Shipyard, Dubai

Vessel Information

Type: CUTTER SUCTION DREDGER 500

Ship Builder: APT Global Marine Services LLC

Length Overall: 38 meters

Breadth over pontoon: 2.75 meters

Dredging Depth: min. 2- / max. 15 meters

Discharge Diameter: 500 mm

Total Installed Power: 1270 Kilowatt

Cutter Power: 175 Kilowatt

Pump Power: 950 Kilowatt

Class: Bureau Veritas

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Dredging Today Staff, November 24, 2011; Image: aptglobalmarine