Royal IHC and Rio Tinto QMM Lay Keel for Electric Cutter Suction Dredger Fangaly
2026-06-05 09:30
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en.Wedoany.com Reported - Royal IHC and Rio Tinto QMM have jointly held a keel-laying ceremony for the new electric cutter suction dredger (eCSD) Fangaly, marking the official start of the vessel's assembly, a key step in advancing next-generation mining dredging solutions.

The Fangaly dredger will operate in the Mandena mining pond, working in coordination with the eCSD Fasimainty. Equipped with 1,100 kW cutter power, it is designed for dense ore conditions and utilizes a shore power electric system (5,000 kVA) to achieve high efficiency and reduce operational impact. Royal IHC stated that by deploying this new dredger, QMM will further advance its strategy to phase out fossil fuels, reducing its carbon footprint and environmental impact while enhancing operational safety.

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