en.Wedoany.com Reported - The split hopper barge "Santiago," owned by the Belgian dredging and marine engineering company Jan De Nul Group, recently completed a series of maintenance and repair operations at the Mamonal Plant of the Cotecmar shipyard in Cartagena, Colombia. According to information disclosed by Cotecmar, the shipyard team performed multiple tasks, including the disassembly and repair of the vessel's main hydraulic cylinders, as well as a series of routine maintenance operations to ensure the vessel is in optimal working condition.
Jan De Nul Group is a Belgian family-owned company with a history spanning over a century. Headquartered in Luxembourg, its operational base is in Belgium. Founded in 1900 by the De Nul family in Aalst, Belgium, the group adheres to the development philosophy of "innovation, professionalism, and sustainability." As a pioneer in the global dredging and marine engineering sector, its business scope covers four main segments: dredging and maritime, offshore engineering, civil engineering, and environmental engineering. The group is renowned for its involvement in iconic projects such as the Palm Islands in Dubai and has long been active in fields like offshore wind energy and submarine cable laying.
Cotecmar (Corporación de Ciencia y Tecnología para el Desarrollo de la Industria Naval, Marítima y Fluvial) is a leading shipyard in Colombia, specializing in the design, construction, maintenance, and repair of naval vessels and ships. Located in the Mamonal industrial zone of Cartagena, the shipyard has over 20 years of industry experience. Cotecmar not only provides maintenance support for the Colombian Navy fleet but also serves naval forces and international shipping companies in the region. According to reports, in 2023 alone, the shipyard serviced over 150 vessels.
The "Santiago" is a 1,800 m³ split hopper barge, built in 2009. The vessel has an overall length of 80.00 meters and a beam of 17.20 meters. The split barge is equipped with a specialized hydraulic hinge system that allows the entire hull to split open longitudinally, enabling the rapid, efficient, and precise dumping of cargo onto the seabed.
The successful completion of this maintenance ensures that the "Santiago" can be recommissioned in optimal condition. This not only reflects Jan De Nul Group's high standards for the reliability of its fleet equipment but also demonstrates the capability of the Cotecmar shipyard to provide high-quality ship repair services for major international dredging companies.
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