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New Hybrid Hopper Dredger for Rohde Nielsen at WBS

Rohde Nielsen is building a new trailing suction hopper dredger (yard no. 89) at Western Baltija Shipbuilding in Klaipeda, Lithuania.The vessel is expected to be delivered in 2027.

Key Features:
Length/Beam: 85.4 m x 17.4 m

Hopper capacity: approx. 2,700 m3 (estimated)

Propulsion: Hybrid diesel-electric system with battery support

Dredging system: Split-hull hydraulic unloading

Likely equipped with DP2 dynamic positioning and emissions control (Tier III)

This vessel continues Rohde Nielsen's investment in green technology, designed for flexible operations in shallow waters, coastal maintenance, and offshore projects. It's part of a broader strategy to modernize their fleet with low-emission, energy-efficient ships.