Engineer Soltan Kazimov CSD 655

The vessel's design was developed by the experienced naval architects and engineers of Damen Shipyards Gorinchem B.V., the Baku Shipyard said.

This marks the first instance in Azerbaijan where a dredging vessel of such specifications has been constructed domestically.

The CSD measures 61.20 meters in overall length, with a hull length of 49.30 meters, a beam of 10.50 meters, a draft of 1.65 meters, and a maximum dredging depth of 18 meters.

Remaining commissioning and sea trials are scheduled to be carried out at the outfitting quay of the Shipyard.

Alexander Shamray, Damen Sales Manager, said: "We are very happy to work together with Baku Shipyard. The professional team has taken up the project brilliantly, and the quality of the output is impressive. We are delighted that the dredger is progressing the way it is, especially considering that it is the first that the yard has built."

All steel work is being carried out by the yard according to the Damen design. The materials package delivered by Damen to the yard include the main components such as the dredge pump and the operating cabin etc.

The CSD 650 is a stationary dredger designed to work at a dredging depth of between -3m and -18m.

The 700kW cutter power and 1,825kW dredge pump power combined with the 63m swing width ensure efficient dredging operations, Damen said.

According to the Dutch giant, the dredger will be performing maintenance duties in the Port of Baku shortly.