NMDC launches ‘Abu Al Bakhoush’ dredger in China

148-meter self-propelled heavy-duty cutter suction dredger adds 30,040 kW of installed power to NMDC Group’s dredging capacity.

ADX-listed NMDC Group announced the official inauguration of the Abu Al Bakhoush vessel, a state-of-the-art self-propelled heavyduty cutter suction dredger. The ceremony, held in Nantong, China, marks a strategic milestone in the Group’s long-term international growth strategy and ongoing fleet expansion, adding to its 170+ vessel fleet and reinforcing its readiness to execute complex, large-scale projects across international markets.

Built by Jiangsu Haixin Shipping Heavy Industry Co. Ltd., the Abu Al Bakhoush is a heavy-duty, rock-cutting dredger with an overall length of 148 meters and a maximum dredging depth of 38 meters, making it fully equipped for the high-precision dredging of trenches, navigation channels, and harbors. Powered by a 7.8 MW cutter and 30,040 kW of total installed power, the selfpropelled cutter suction dredger significantly expands NMDC Group's dredging capacity.

The addition of Abu Al Bakhoush strengthens NMDC Dredging & Marine’s ongoing fleet expansion strategy, reinforcing the Group's well-established global footprint. Alongside its fleet, the Group continues to invest in the development of its people, ensuring its teams have the skills and training to operate advanced assets safely and effectively. NMDC D&M continues to invest in advanced assets that support safe, efficient and reliable project execution for complex coastal infrastructure, port development, and land reclamation worldwide.