Enormous Dutch excavator boat Reynaert in front of Cuxhaven sighted: all details!

Enormous Dutch excavator boat Reynaert in front of Cuxhaven sighted: all details!

New dimension of coastal protection: Hopper Dredger Reynaert in front of Cuxhaven

A new chapter in the history of coastal protection was opened on May 20, 2024 in front of Cuxhaven when the Dutch Hopper Dredger Reynaert took action. This imposing ship, which is registered in Rotterdam and drives under the flag of the Netherlands, impresses not only with its dimensions, but also with its performance.

The Hopper Dredger Reynaert measures a proud 97.50 meters in length, 21.60 meters in width and has a draft of 7.60 meters. With a tonnage of 8327 tons and a hopper volume of 5,600 cubic meters, this ship is perfectly equipped to tackle even greater challenges in the field of coastal protection.

The machine performance of the Hopper Dredgers Reynaert is impressive 6776 kW, which underlines its ability to work both efficiently and precisely. Built in 2007 in the Netherlands on the renowned shipyard IHC SMIT in Kinderdijk, Reynaert embodies the latest technology and Innovation in the field of DREDGING.

The importance of this ship for coastal protection cannot be emphasized enough. Due to its ability to move and remove large quantities of sediments, the Hopper Dredger Reynaert plays a crucial role in maintaining coastal safety and shipping routes in the region. His presence of Cuxhaven marks a milestone in the efficiency and performance of Dredgern, which are increasingly important in view of the challenges of climate change and rising sea level.

- Nag