‘Vasco da Gama’ Dredger

Trailing Hopper Suction Dredger

Special vessels Vasco da Gama - hopper suction dredger vessel

Customers: Thyssen Nordseewerke GmbH

Owner: Jan de Nul

Shipyard: Thyssen Nordseewerke GmbH

Vasco da Gama was the largest dredger in the world at the time of delivery with hopper capacity of 33,000 m3. The vessel is mainly used for dredging loose and soft soils such as sand, gravel, silt or clay.

Main dimensions:

Hopper capacity	33.000 m3
L over dredging equipm.	201,0 m
LOA	191.1 m
Breadth, mld	36.2 m
Draught, dredging	14.0 m
Depth to main deck	19.0 m
Speed	16.5 knots

Commission:

Part of basic design.
Procurement for outfitting, HVAC and interior.
Complete detail engineering including hull, outfitting, interior, HVAC, machinery and piping; excluding dredging equipment, electrical design and engine room plastic model.
Site assistance team at the yard during building.