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One New and One Converted Trenching Support Vessel to Enrich Jan De Nul’s Fleet

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Jan De Nul is expanding its fleet with the addition of two trenching support vessels, with the first being a newbuild and the other to be converted from a water injection dredger.

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The new trenching support vessel, of an Ulstein design and to be built at the China Merchants Heavy Industry (CMHI) shipyard, will be capable of running on biofuel and green methanol, in addition to being equipped with ultra-low emission (ULEv) technology.

The vessel’s trencher, to be operated from the deck, will be able to bury cables up to five metres deep.

Delivery is expected in 2028.

Furthermore, Jan De Nul will convert its water injection dredger Henry Darcy into a trenching support vessel, equipped with a subsea robot specialised in burying cables in shallow waters, ordered from partner Osbit.

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March 10, 2026 · about 4 months ago

One New and One Converted Trenching Support Vessel to Enrich Jan De Nul’s Fleet

Jan De Nul is expanding its fleet with the addition of two trenching support vessels, with the first being a newbuild and the other to be converted from a water injection dredger. The new trenching support vessel, of an Ulstein design and to be built at the China Merchants Heavy Industry (CMHI) ship

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