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    Keppel O&M delivers LNG-fuelled dredger to Dutch Van Oord

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The dredger is built to the requirements of the International Maritime Organisation's Tier III regulations.

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Keppel O&M delivers LNG-fuelled dredger to Dutch Van Oord

Singapore-based Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M), through its wholly-owned subsidiary Keppel FELS (Keppel FELS), has delivered the second of three LNG-fuelled dredgers to Dutch maritime company, Van Oord, it said on December 13.

Named Vox Apolonia, the dredger is identical to the first dredger, Vox Ariane, delivered by Keppel O&M in April this year. The third dredger for Van Oord, Vox Alexia, is on track for delivery in 2023, the company said.

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Built to the requirements of the International Maritime Organisation's Tier III regulations, the Vox Apolonia has a hopper capacity of 10,500 m3 and includes several features that reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions, Keppel O&M said. It is also equipped with sustainable systems and has obtained the Green Passport and Clean Ship Notation from Bureau Veritas.