Baars Sliedrecht has once again proven to be an innovative player in the hydraulic engineering sector. For contracting company Martens en van Oord, the Hopper barge B31 was converted into the Raamoord, a customized solution for detecting explosive remnants of war (OO) in dredged substances. This project illustrates the power of customization and Baars’ expertise in complex hydraulic engineering challenges.
Explosive remnants of war pose a persistent risk in several areas where old World War II munitions are still present both on land and in water. The use of specialized equipment, such as the modified Hopper barge Raamoord, is crucial to carry out these dangerous works safely.
Why did MVO choose the Hopper Barge B31?
The Hopper Barge B31 has proven itself for many years as reliable equipment for transporting dredging sludge, sand, soil and quarry stone. For MVO’s project, this bucket provided a solid basis for further modifications specifically aimed at sieving dredged substances.
MVO needed a solution that was not only suitable for filtering dredged materials, but was also flexible and sustainable. The B31 met these requirements due to its proven robustness and the customizations options offered by Baars.
Modifications to the Hopper Barge B31
For this project, Baars equipped the Beunbak B31 with a number of modifications:
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- Spudwell and spud legs: these additions allow the barge to be firmly anchored to the ground, which is essential for stability during operations.
- Steel crane foundations and reinforcements: These modifications allow a crane to be safely (re)placed and operated on the bucket.
- Additional bulkheads: For improved stability and safety during intensive use.
In addition, MVO itself has added a steel screen and winches to the bucket, further extending its functionality. It is interesting to note that Baars can also engineer and produce such components at their shipyard.
Purchase rather than rental
An important consideration for MVO was the long lead time of the projects where the Raamoord is deployed. By purchasing the bucket instead of renting it, MVO was able to invest in a sustainable solution that saves costs in the long term and offers maximum flexibility.
The Raamoord in action
In a recent project in Samsbeek, Limburg, the Raamoord was successfully deployed between two other vessels. This collaboration shows not only the power of technical modifications, but also the value of tailor-made solutions in practice. A video of the Raamoord in action can be viewed via this link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owbkq4k4klw
With the conversion of the Hopper barge B31 to the Raamoord, Baars has once again demonstrated that creativity and technical expertise go hand in hand: ‘Our creativity is your solution.’
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