VOSTA LMG launched TSHD for Vietnam

VOSTA LMG launched TSHD for Vietnam at Damen Shipyards in Hoogezand

Persbericht

The 1500 m3 trailing suction hopper dredge ordered by The Waterway Dredging and Construction Co. No.1 in Vietnam with LMG, which is under construction at Damen Shipyards Cargo Vessels in Hoogezand, has been launched on 15th of November 2003.

The construction of the dredge is advancing according to schedule, which ensures a delivery date to the owner in the first quarter of 2004. After the launch and naming ceremony, the ship will be finished in Hoogezand, before testing it early 2004. After the tests, it will sail to Vietnam for delivery to Waterway Dredging and Construction Company 1.

Measurements of the ship are as follows:
Length overall 64,00 m.
Length between perp 60,00 m.
Breadth molded 13,00 m.
Depth to main deck 6,30 m.
Draught 4,60 m.
Deadweigth total 1916 t.
Hopper load 1760 t.
Sailing speed 10 kn.

Bron: VOSTA LMG, 17-11-2003;