Seatrium has announced the successful delivery of the largest self-propelled trailing suction hopper dredge in the US, the FREDERICK PAUP, for Manson Construction Co.
To be deployed in Mobile, Alabama, the Jones Act-compliant vessel will contribute to the country's navigation channels, beach nourishment and coastal restoration projects as well as supporting the US Army Corps goal of achieving 70% beneficial reuse of dredged material by 2030. A Jones Act-compliant vessel is a ship built in the US, 75%-owned by US citizens, crewed by a majority of US citizens and flagged in the country.
At 420 feet in length, 81 feet wide and capacity of more than 15,000 cubic yards, the vessel is equipped with 25,000 horsepower, triple azimuthing stern drives and twin bow thrusters that enable self-propulsion.
Smart features including dynamic positioning, power management and integrated dredging systems are also installed on FREDERICK PAUP. Tier 4 diesel-electric engines and an advanced hull form that improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions round up the state-of-the-art components of the vessel.
Seatrium was responsible for hull fabrication, systems integration, commissioning and vessel completion and says that it was able to manage the "highly intricate" supply chain of components for the project.
