Shipyard

Boskalis Launches Next-Generation Hopper Dredger Seaway at Royal IHC Yard

Boskalis has launched Seaway, a state-of-the-art trailing suction hopper dredger, at Royal IHC’s Krimpen yard. Designed for methanol fuel, the vessel will set new standards in sustainable dredging when it enters service in mid-2026.

Trailing suction hopper dredger Seaway being launched at Royal IHC shipyard with large crowd attending the ceremony.

Boskalis celebrates the christening and launch of the new TSHD Seaway at the Royal IHC yard in the Netherlands. (Image Credit: © Boskalis / Royal IHC)

4, October 2025
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Boskalis has marked a major milestone with the christening and launch of its new trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD), Seaway, at the Royal IHC yard in Krimpen aan den IJssel, the Netherlands. The ceremony drew an audience of around 2,000 Boskalis employees and hundreds of Royal IHC staff, highlighting the scale and importance of the event.

The vessel was officially christened by Mrs. Ande Berdowski, spouse of the chairman of Boskalis’ supervisory board, before being launched from the slipway.

Designed for future dredging operations, Seaway features a hopper capacity of 31,000 cubic meters and is prepared to operate on (green) methanol as an alternative fuel. The vessel is equipped with a full diesel-electric installation, Azipods™ propulsion, an optimized hull design, and advanced automation technologies.

Once in service, expected by mid-2026, Seaway is set to establish new benchmarks for efficiency and sustainability in the dredging sector, aligning with Boskalis’ strategy to modernize its fleet and reduce emissions.

Tags: Azipods, Boskalis, Diesel-Electric, dredging, maritime technology, Methanol Fuel, Netherlands, Royal IHC, Ship Launch, TSHD

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