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Dredging services: Ingwenya

Introduction

 Classification: Class LLOYDS REGISTER 100 A1 "Hopper Dredger" with the descriptive notation "Trailing Suction Dredger". (Twin-Screw, bow-well suction and single side pipe trailing suction hopper dredger with bowthruster).

This trailing suction hopper dredger was built by I.H.C. Holland and commissioned in 1981

REGISTERED IN SOUTH AFRICA UNDER THE NAME OF: INGWENYA

 
Principle dimensions
Length overall 111.2m
Length between perpendiculars 107.2m
Breath moulded 18m
Maximum draught 6m
Maximum draught light 3.5m
Hopper nominal capacity 2830m³
Hopper nominal load 4000 ton
Loaded displacement 8763 ton
Speed loaded 8.5 knots
Dredging depths with light draught
Width side Trail 30m
With bow pipe 26m
 

The dredger is powered by four MAK, 1290kWdiesel engines that provide the propulsion and power to the pumps. The INGWENYA is equipped with a PDS1000 dredging package, integrated with DGPS and depth indicator equipment.

Capabilities

Bow pipe dredging and side trail dredging.

Discharge methods: Pumps ashore installation via side connection or via bottom doors.