Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Amazone

On Saturday, November 17, 2012, the formidable cutter suction dredger (CSD) 'AMAZONE' was launched at Marina Bay Cruise Centre in Singapore. The naming ceremony was officiated by Mrs. Monique Marcourt, who is the spouse of Mr. Jean-Claude Marcourt, the Vice-president and Minister for Economy, SMEs, Foreign Trade, and New Technologies of the Walloon Government, according to a press release from DEME. This state-of-the-art dredger is a self-propelled vessel boasting an impressive total installed power of 12,860 kW. The 'Amazone' is equipped with an innovative integrated barge loading system that allows for discharging via traditional floating pipelines or directly into an adjacent barge. This enhanced discharge capability enables operations to cover significantly longer distances from the dredging site to the reclamation area when pumping ashore. Specifically designed for challenging hard rock formations, the 'AMAZONE' features a rock cutter head that ensures high production rates while minimizing downtime. Its advanced quick teeth replacement system, optimized hydraulic design, and robust teeth adapters with virtually maintenance-free surfaces contribute to low spillage. Additionally, the 'AMAZONE' can operate effectively at water depths of up to 30 meters. Like her sister ship 'AL JARRAF,' the 'AMAZONE' was constructed at the ASL shipyard in Singapore, cementing its reputation as a key asset in DEME's significant investment program.