Seen arriving at Hansweert (The Netherlands) from the Western Scheldt having been delivered to Zandhandel Faasse at Goes (NL) a couple of days ago. Built as a General Cargo vessel in 2006 (Futura Carrier concept) she was extensively rebuilt in 2017 into a Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger (TSHD) by shipyard Gebr. Kooiman at Zwijndrecht (NL) incorporating many innovative features. For those interested see here for more info : www.faassegroep.nl/contact/nieuws/item:6/bericht:introduction-tshd-scald.html

Length 79,99m beam 14,10m draught 3,90m
GT : ?
DWT : ?
Home port : Goes (NL)
Operated by Zandhandel Faasse at Goes (NL)
Engines : 4 x MTU (3263hp total)
Hopper capacity : 1800 cbm
Callsign : PCYB
MMSI : 244070111
Built in 2006 by shipyard ConMar Werft at Brake/Germany at a length of 97,50m (yard number FC001) as General Cargo vessel, shortened to 79,99m and rebuilt to Hopper Dredger in 2017 by shipyard Gebr. Kooiman at Zwijndrecht (NL)
Sold to The Netherlands in 2016
Sold to a Turkish Owner in 2015
Laid up at Wilhelmshaven/Germany during 2014
Ex- FUTURA CARRIER (Panama, until 2014)
Ex- FUTURA CARRIER (Bratislava/Slovakia, until ?)
Ex- RMS KIEL (St. John's/Antigua & Barbuda, until 05/2008)