The Vox Ariane, Van Oord’s first trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) equipped with an LNG fuel system, delivered new sand onto the Krautsand Strand beach recently.
“ The beach in Krautsand was in need of additional sand, and we provided it ,” said Senne Hekkert , Superintendent Elbe Maintenance.
“The Vox Ariane supplied an impressive 650,000 m³ of sand, dredged directly from the Elbe.”
The project was completed in cooperation with Snijder BV and Neptun Marine .
“Through strong coordination between onshore and offshore teams, the right equipment, and a focus on efficiency, we have restored this area and prepared it for the future,” added Hekkert.
Krautsand Strand is a serene beach located on an island in the municipality of Drochtersen, within the region of Kehdingen.
The island, nestled on the Elbe River, boasts a kilometer-long white sandy beach where visitors can sunbathe, relax and watch the passing container ships.