Galveston Island - for GLDD
Simplifying vessel design for cost-effectiveness
The Galveston Island is a 346-foot length TSHD with a capacity of 6,500 cubic yards, and a hull design that features hydrodynamic optimizations for exceptional fuel efficiency and to ensure ease of construction. The C-Job design was closely aligned to GLDD's operational philosophy, and to the Conrad shipyard's philosophy, to develop the most cost-effective dredge.
The dredger is capable of performing maintenance works, but its key role is beach nourishment, so it was designed with a shallow dredging draft of 20 feet 5 inches. The dredge also has the capability to run on biofuel to minimize environmental impact.
GLDD went on to order a second 6,500-cubic-yard-capacity TSHD called the Amelia Island. This new sister ship to the Galveston Island is planned for delivery in the third quarter of 2025.
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