Royal IHC starts construction of another Beagle 8 hopper dredger

Royal IHC, together with Vishwa Samudra Holdings and in the presence of the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), recently held a steel-cutting ceremony to mark the official start of construction of a new Beagle 8 trailing suction hopper dredger.

The new dredger will have a hopper capacity of 8,000 m³ and is scheduled for delivery in the summer of 2027. This Beagle 8 TSHD will be a valuable addition to Vishwa Samudra’s fleet, which previously acquired two Beavers to support its expanding operations.

One of the main reasons for choosing the Beagle was its proven technology, class-leading efficiency and short delivery times.

According to IHC, the Beagle is a platform of standardized trailing suction hopper dredgers with hopper capacities ranging from 4,000 to 12,000m³. It combines a proven design with the latest dredging technologies.

Key features include an optimized hull design for reduced resistance and maximum payload carrying capacity. Combined with best-in-class fuel efficiency, this results in minimal greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, making the Beagle a future-proof solution for a wide range of dredging projects around the world.

The proven performance of this modular platform makes the Beagle series a compelling solution for the Indian dredging market.