Royal IHC Opts for Verhoef EMC

Image source: Verhoef

Verhoef EMC said in its latest release that they have agreed on a contract with Royal IHC for the complete electrical installation of a custom built 2.500kVA dismountable cutter suction dredger (CSD).

Image source: Verhoef

The scope of work is consisting of the in-house engineering, system integration, fabrication, installation, full commissioning and testing of the electrical installation.

According to Verhoef, the contract includes:

  • Switchboards;
  • Shore supply section;
  • Drive system and electric motors for dredge system and various deck winches;
  • Multiple transformers;
  • Starters for hydraulic pumps;
  • 24V DC system including board net batteries;
  • Light distribution and on-board lighting;
  • Fire detection & ER alarm/signalling equipment;
  • Dredging control console;
  • Set of junction boxes;
  • Cabling.

Engineering work already started and completion is scheduled for the second half of 2019.