APT Global Marine and Offshore delivers NMDC Dredging & Marine Vessel Umm El Zemoul after extensive docking & repowering works.

Job involved extensive docking scope, including cutter ladder refurbishment, spud carriage refurbishment, spud carriage tracks renewal & machining, crane tracks renewal, steel renewals for deck & hull, accommodation refurbishments and the huge scope for repowering.

Repowering scope involved the following equipment. 

• Main dredge pump (P & S) – 2800 kw x (2)
• Generator Engine - 3500 kw x (1)
• Port and STBD dredge pump engines

The detailed scope was removal of all existing engines & auxiliaries, fabrication of new foundation, installation of new engines, fabrication & installation of all piping, alignment of gear box & pumps. Commissioning of the entire systems and trials of the engine/auxiliaries to NMDC satisfaction.

The repowering process involved the installation of new, state-of-the-art engines and related system designed to reduce emissions and improve fuel efficiency. Additionally, the docking phase included thorough inspections, repairs, and upgrade to ensure the vessel’s optimal performance and safety.

“We are thrilled to have successfully completed this critical project for NMDC Dredging. This achievement is a testament to the hard work, expertise, and dedication of our entire team. By repowering and upgrading the cutter suction dredge, we have significantly extended its operational life and improved its performance, ensuring it meets the highest standards of efficiency and environmental responsibility.” Robby Van den Branden, COO, APT Global Marine and Offshore, stated “Our collaboration with NMDC Dredging has been a cornerstone of our business, and this project exemplifies the strength of our partnership. We are committed to continually provide innovative solutions and exceptional service to support NMDC’s vital dredging operations” Anil Abraham, CEO, APT Global Marine and Offshore commented.

Our client NMDC Dredging & Marine was happy with the overall performance of the team and was especially appreciative on the quality and the delivery.

“This is to express our high appreciation for APT Global, for the dedicated support during our last dry dock project with major re-powering and upgrading works for Umm El Zemoul cutter suction dredger according to the latest marine environmental standards by employing the state-of-the-art technologies in the field of marine mechanical, electrical and automation equipment”. Mohamed Elsayed Abrahim, NMDC Group Senior Director of Fleet Management & Resources stated.

“The yard management and leadership’s continuous and pro-active follow-up on the project milestones assured the execution of zero-bending-challenges approach despite of the extensive docking scope (including the ladder refurbishment, spud carriage modification and refurbishment, spud carriage rails

renewal & machining, deck crane tracks renewal, steel removals at deck & hull, and accommodation refurbishments), and the integrated renewal of the complete engine room and pump room heavy machineries along with the associated auxiliary equipment (two dredge pumps, two main engines, and

one main genset along with power terrain and gear boxes)”. Ashraf Sohad Wahby, NMDC Group Marine Fleet Director and Mohamed Fawzy Khalifa, Dry Dock Technical Manager noted