04MAR2019 - NEWS - Europe’s first conversion of a dredger to dual fuel capability is close to completion at Damen Shiprepair Dunkerque

Europe’s first conversion of a dredger to dual-fuel capability combining LNG and MGO is close to completion at Damen Shiprepair Dunkerque, the first conversion of its kind to take place in Europe. Damen is ready to deliver a turnkey package that included engineering, procurement and support for the conversion of Dragages-Ports’ Samuel de Champlain 19 months after the contract was awarded. The previous propulsion system of Samuel de Champlain was diesel-electric burning MGO. The contract included the change of generators to dual-fuel models and the installation of on board LNG storage facilities. Following her final commissioning the Samuel de Champlain will return to her regular duties of dredging the Loire and Seine rivers.

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