Royal Van der Leun has been awarded the contract for the complete electrical installation package of a Beagle® 10.2 trailing suction hopper dredger, developed by Royal IHC for The Dutra Group.
Based on Royal IHC’s proven Beagle® design, the vessel combines efficiency, reliability and future-ready performance.
The vessel, named Adele, is currently under construction at Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. in the United States and will join Dutra’s existing TSHD Stuyvesant.
Designed for a wide range of operations, the new Beagle® will support maintenance dredging, capital deepening projects, coastal restoration, storm recovery and beach nourishment across the United States.
This project represents another milestone in the long-standing collaboration between Royal Van der Leun and Royal IHC, reinforcing a partnership built on technical expertise, reliability and trust.
Royal Van der Leun is responsible for the complete electrical engineering and system integration of the vessel.
The scope of supply includes, among others⚙️ :
• System integration and electrical engineering
• Main, emergency and auxiliary switchboards
• MCC cabinets and distribution panels
• Frequency drives for jet pumps and bow thruster
• Indoor and outdoor lighting systems (120 VAC)
• Navigation and dredging lights
• Integrated communication system and central antenna system
• Control solutions for windlass, capstan and dredge pump installation
• Safety and emergency stop systems
• Shore supply, welding connection boxes and searchlights
“All over the world, we support the construction of high-quality vessels by delivering reliable electrical solutions. This project reflects what we stand for: long-term partnerships, engineering excellence, and the shared ambition to build exceptional ships together with trusted partners such as Royal IHC.”
— Lennart Ames, Account Manager, Royal Van der Leun
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