Rotterdam, the Netherlands, 4 June 2022 – With a three-day event on the
Koninginnenhoofd Quay in Rotterdam, Van Oord unveiled their latest addition
to the fleet. Vox Ariane, Van Oord’s first trailing suction hopper dredger
equipped with an LNG fuel system, was christened by its CFO and member of
the Executive Committee Ms. Jolanda Poots-Bijl.
The Vox Ariane has a hopper capacity of approximately 10,500 cubic metres and
measures 138 metres in length and 28 metres across the beam. It is the first hopper
in Van Oord’s fleet equipped with an LNG fuel system and an outstanding example of
Van Oord’s sustainable ambitions.
Investing in the future
The vessel was built by Keppel Singmarine Pte Ltd at its shipyard in Singapore. The
Vox Ariane and its 2 sister vessels (Vox Alexia and Vox Apolonia), which are still
under construction, will replace existing vessels and fit in with Van Oord’s aim of
making its fleet state-of-the-art and more energy efficient. Their energy-efficient
design will reduce fuel consumption and therefore carbon emissions substantially,
qualifying them for a Green Passport and Clean Ship Notation.
Van Oord operates trailing suction hopper dredgers for a wide range of global
activities, such as coastal protection, port construction, deepening waterways and
land reclamation. The vessels are equipped with a suction pipe with an electrically
powered underwater dredge pump, 2 inboard dredge pumps, 5 bottom doors and
have a total installed power of 14,500 kW. Each vessel can accommodate 22 crew
members.
Navigating towards zero emissions
The investment is part of a broader fleet renewal programme. Van Oord is committed
to reducing carbon dioxide emissions, leading to a better, more sustainable world for
future generations. As part of our Sustainable Earth Actions programme, Van Oord
intends to be carbon-neutral by 2050, in line with the Paris Agreement.
Approximately 95% of Van Oord’s carbon footprint is linked to its fleet. We can make
the most progress by investing in the decarbonisation of our vessels, and by investing in
green vessels and alternative fuels. the organisation has decided to invest EUR 1
billion in innovative and sustainable equipment over the next five years.
