Split Hopper Dredger Omvac Doce Busy In Santander

The split hopper dredger OMVAC DIEZ has been working for quite some time now in the Port of Santander, which removes an average of 200 m³ of material per day.

Equipped with a dragline, the ship is able to dredge more than 5000 m³ of mud or sand per day at depths of up to 60 meters and lifting stones up to 40 tonnes.

This versatile and multi-purpose self-propelled dredger was built and delivered by the Spanish shipbuilder Nodosa back in 2011 for Canlemar S.L.

The ship, which has been equipped for various types of maritime operations, was designed specifically for dredging river beds, docks, ports, shallow seas, performing beach maintenance, etc.

Main features: 72,70 meters length overall; 12,90 meters of breadth; 4,50 meters of depth, and a capacity of 1,200 m³.