IHC Beaver 50, with anchor booms and spud carriage

IHC Beaver 50, with anchor booms and spud carriage
This modular cutter suction dredger, an IHC Beaver 50 model built in 2012, offers a compact and flexible solution for coastal and inland dredging projects. The vessel consists of one main pontoon and two side pontoons, allowing for easy transport and assembly in remote or restricted-access areas. With dimensions of 21.65 x 7.90 x 2.45 metres, this dredger is well-suited for projects that require manoeuvrability without sacrificing operational power. It is classed under Bureau Veritas for coastal service (not maintained), with classification indicating hull integrity and suitability for dredging work without onboard propulsion. The cutter suction dredger has a pipe diameter of 550/500 mm and a dredging depth of up to 14 metres, making it a reliable asset for medium-depth sediment removal, waterway maintenance and land reclamation tasks.
Dredging depth 14 metres
Cutter power 170 kW
Pipe diameter 550/500 mm
Diesel engine 1,260 kW
Thanks to its modular design, this cutter suction dredger can be transported in parts and assembled on-site, reducing logistical barriers for remote or limited-access dredging areas. Despite its compact size, the vessel offers solid performance with a 170 kW cutter head and a 940 kW dredge pump, ensuring stable production rates in a wide variety of soil conditions. The dredger is equipped with a spud carriage system and two spuds measuring 19 metres in length, each weighing 5.4 tonnes. Anchor booms provide additional stability and positioning accuracy during operation, which helps reduce downtime and manual handling. A 1,260 kW diesel engine powers the dredger, supported by a 12.5 kVA generator. These features make the vessel well-suited for use in port maintenance, shallow coastal development, and inland dredging operations.
This cutter suction dredger offers excellent operational flexibility with a modular setup and proven IHC build quality. Choosing this vessel through Boogaard Brokers means you benefit from hands-on industry expertise, personal begeleiding tijdens het aankoopproces en directe toegang tot marktkennis. This dredger’s manageable size, combined with its mechanical simplicity and performance output, make it a cost-effective option for contractors who need reliable dredging capacity without the complexity of larger vessels. Whether you're operating in remote inland areas or along constrained coastlines, this unit delivers the functionality you need with the technical support you expect from Boogaard Brokers.
Specifications | |
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Type | IHC Beaver 50, with anchor booms and spud carriage |
Built | 2012 |
Configuration | 1 main pontoon and 2 side pontoons |
Classification | Bureau Veritas I ✠ Hull ● Dredger- no propulsion. Coastal area, not maintained |
Dimensions | 21.65 x 7.90 x 2.45 m |
Pipe diameter | 550/500 mm |
Dredging depth | 14.00 m |
Cutter power | 170 kW |
Dredge pump | 940 kW |
Diesel engine | 1,260 kW |
Generator | 12.5 kVA |
Spuds | 2, length 19 m, weight 5.4 tons/each |
Spud carriage | yes |
Anchor booms | yes |