Van Oord Water Injection Dredgers Maas en Mersey

In close cooperation with Kooiman Marine Group and Van Oord, Dromec developed, build and supplied 2x Active Heave Compensated 30 mT winches for Van Oords new hybrid water-injection dredger Maas.

Besides winches, Dromec also supplied the AHC controls, software and integration to the Van Oord HMI system (VOCAM). The winch system is an important part of the innovative hybrid energy management system that reduces harmfull CO2 emissions and meet the IMO TIER III regulations.

During dredging, the winchsystem feeds back re-generated energy into the ships powergrid where it is used for propelling the diesel-electric engines. Compensating ship movements caused by waves is realized by Dromec’s software platform in combination with a high speed winch control system. During dredging operations data as position, speed and torque are monitored & guarded by the winch controls. The AHC system enhances the positioning of waterjets that results in more precise and higher efficient pre-programmed dredging operations. Dromec commissioned the complete set to make sure Maas was ready for first dredging job on river Thames in London (UK).

Our approach…

By listening carefully to the wishes and requirements of our customers, a possible solution quickly emerges in the form of a winch system. Only in combination with the right controls and software a winch will do what the customer has in mind. Realizing this combination is daily work for Dromec. This way you are always in control over your load regardless of the circumstances.

DROMEC winches. Your movement in good hands.

Dynamic and Innovative in winches, winchsystems, controls and software. With our enthousiastic team, we develop from small till very big & complex systems with the highest demands in terms of safety and ease of use. We also work very closely with certified body’s as DNVGL, BV, ABS, Lloyds so your winches and systems can be completely certified at our own company together with you.

It often starts with a good idea, preferably on a piece of scrap paper. After an initial consultation, we prepare one or more proposals, including a target price and preliminary drawing. Your idea or problem, always remains central in this. If the feeling on both sides is good, we start. Thanks to our own inhouse developed and written project software, your project stays in the picture and under control from start to finish, including the planning and delivery time. We are LloydsRegister ISO 9001 certified.