Commercial Vessels : Bucketwheel Dredger

Bucketwheel Dredger

This project involved the design of the hull and superstructure for two 40.75m bucketwheel dredgers. Dredging components were fabricated in Australia by Neumann Equipment Pty Ltd. The scope of work included:

  • Investigation of hull characteristics to suit dredging equipment
  • Production of structural drawings for the hull, superstructure and machinery foundations
  • Schematic drawings for bilge, fuel, fire and safety systems
  • Construction drawings for non structural items including navigation mast, ventilation system, platforms and stairways etc.
  • Production of stability documentation


Vessel Data

Designers (full project):

Neumann Equipment Pty Ltd
Designers (hull and superstructure): Commercial Naval Architects Pty Ltd
Hull Length (mld): 40.75 m
Breadth (mld): 10.20 m
Depth (mld): 2.40 m
Dredging Depth: 15m
Dredging Capacity: 1400 m3/hr
   

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