Van Oord completes first fully electrified dredging pilot with Christiaan P. vessel
Netherlands, Jan. 28 -- Van Oord, in partnership with ZEDHub, Smart Delta Drechtsteden, the Municipality of Dordrecht, and the Port of Rotterdam, has successfully concluded a pilot project utilizing the fully electrified crane vessel Christiaan P, according to the company's release.This initiative marks the first instance of a dredging vessel operating entirely emission-free, providing critical insights for the maritime industry's shift toward sustainable practices.The pilot, conducted in the seaport of Dordrecht, was partially funded by the Regio Deal Drechtsteden-Gorinchem.The Christiaan P., owned by Van Oord's subsidiary Paans Van Oord, is typically deployed for dredging and marine engineering projects, including shore protection and rev...
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