Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) has officially begun construction on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' (USACE) new medium class hopper dredger with a ceremonial steel-cutting event.The vessel is being built at ESG's
Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) has officially begun construction on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' (USACE) new medium class hopper dredger with a ceremonial steel-cutting event.
The vessel is being built at ESG's Allanton and Port St. Joe facilities and is scheduled for delivery in 2027.
ESG is collaborating with Royal IHC on the design.
USACE's new hopper dredger will be able to load up to 15% more efficiently, reducing fuel consumption and environmental impact, with an ECO Control Package that includes high-end controls for trail speed, dredge pump and draghead vizor.
The hopper can be fully loaded with medium fine sand in less than 45 minutes, and the latest high efficiency dredge pumps, almost halves the desired discharge time. The pump maximizes the operational efficiency and durability of this hopper and is specifically developed for passage of large obstacles.
Unique to this hopper dredger is the use of a semi-autonomous Dredge Assist program that requires minimal human interaction to complete tasks.
The patented overflow system limits the vessels’ ecological impact by reducing turbidity as compared to a conventional anti-turbidity valve.
The hopper dredger is equipped with a diesel-electric propulsion system that meets EPA Tier 4 and IMO Tier 3
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