Project Overview:

On behalf of the owner, we managed the complete design and procurement for the conversion of a trailing hopper dredger. The existing split hopper barge needed to be transformed into a hopper barge capable of discharging over the bow using a rainbow installation. Additionally, the vessel required the capability to discharge material from the hopper through a trailing pipe onto the seabed, as part of a dedicated Saipem project.

Scope of Work:

• 3D scan of the vessel
• Complete engineering and detailed design
• Hopper discharge system
• Modification of the piping system
• Construction and delivery of jet water monitors
• Delivery of a bow-coupling system
• Delivery of hydraulic monitoring and control systems
• Delivery of 650 mm diameter valves
• Supervision of the construction
• Numerous other smaller items