The first of Kenmare’s two new dredges ‘touches the ground’ near Moma Mine

The first of Kenmare’s two new high-capacity dredges has landed safely on the beach near Moma Mine.

The new electric Cutter Suction Dredges – each measuring 62 meters in length and weighing nearly 1,000 tons – started their journey from Royal IHC yard in Kinderdijk, the Netherlands, in early June.

The newbuilds named CSD Calen and CSD Sandra were loaded onto a ROLLDOCK carrier and delivered by sea to Mozambique.

After the arrival, the first dredge was floated onto a barge to a purpose-built beach landing area, from where she will be taken to the nearby mine site. The same operation will be repeated soon for the second dredge.

With a total installed power of 6,800 kVA and cutter power of 1,350 kW, new dredgers will significantly enhance mining capacity, enabling Kenmare to efficiently extract titanium-rich sands from its mining ponds using all-electric technology.