Dredging vessels

From standard dredgers to custom-built dredging vessels, IHC Dredging is the market leader for designing and building innovative dredgers that are more sustainable and operationally efficient.

IHC Beaver cutter suction dredger at sea

Cutter suction dredgers

Our cutter suction dredgers (CSDs) are capable of dredging compacted soil types and materials, such as clay and rock.

IHC Beagle trailing suction hopper dredger topview

Trailing suction hopper dredgers

Trailing suction hopper dredgers (TSHDs) are used for the excavation and transportation of materials such as sand, gravel and silt.

Additional equipment

We also provide a range of additional equipment, such as workboats, in order to be able to take on every aspect of a dredging job.

Grab hopper dredgers

Our grab hopper dredgers offer you the benefits of a seagoing dredger with excellent manoeuvrability for operating in ports.

Split hoppers

Our split hopper is a versatile dredger for inland and shallow water dredging.

Dredger: from standard to custom built

We design and build a variety of standardised and custom-built dredgers. These dredging vessels are capable of dredging various soil types and materials, such as silt and rock. Our wide range of dredger types, from trailing suction hopper dredgers and grab hoppers to cutter suction dredgers and wheel suction dredgers, ensures that we will always have a solution to your dredging job. Whether that be maintenance dredging, land reclamation or aggregate dredging. With our portfolio and knowledge we will always find the best fit for you.

Integrated solutions

At IHC Dredging we aim to deliver a totally integrated solution and we believe that designing, constructing and putting into operation the most efficient dredger is only possible in close collaboration with our customers. Key to our longstanding success is knowing the circumstances in which a dredger will operate.

Our integrated solutions

What sets IHC Dredging vessels apart?

Operational efficiency

We have built thousands of dredging vessels and dredge installations over the years. Each one an improvement over the previous one.

This has lead to the most efficient dredgers in the world and we keep improving. All our vessels have unrivalled efficiency and performance.
Sustainability

We have long been at the forefront of innovation. The past few years this innovation has focused itself on sustainable solutions.

This has lead to the development of the Plumigator® overflow, eco pump controller and LNG and dual fuel powered vessels. Our vessels are therefore highly energy efficient and have a minimal impact on the environment.
Return-on-investment

Building on the quality and track record of IHC Dredging we have engineered our vessels to achieve the optimal return-on-investment. Our high quality vessels are supported by a vast service network.

This provides you with a trouble free and reliable operation while keeping maintenance cost down. In combination with the exceptional operational efficiency you will experience an excellent return-on-investment.

Projects we're proud of

Over the years we have had the privilege of building many incredible dredgers. These range from small cutter suction dredgers to the largest backhoe dredgers and trailing suction hopper dredgers. Below you’ll find a selection of projects we are proud of.

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World’s most powerful cutter suction dredger

The Spartacus sets a new standard for the dredging industry and solidifies our position as market leader in the field of dredgers. Not only because the Spartacus is by far the largest and most powerful cutter suction dredger in the world, and the first to run on LNG, but also because of the many innovations on board.

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First Easydredge TSHD for Mexican Navy

For deployment on a national maintenance programme by the Mexican Navy, an Easydredge® 2700 TSHD has been delivered to SEMAR in Mexico.

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Close dredging partnership in India

Supporting port operator Adani Group with equipment and services to build and maintain numerous ports in India.

Celebrating 60 years of Beaver® dredgers

Back in 1963 we delivered our very first Beaver® dredger. This year we will deliver the 1000th Beaver® CSD, and the design has been continuously improved using the latest technological developments, as well as taking into account feedback from our customers. All to further improve operational efficiency and sustainable performance.