In order to be able to better serve customers in the future, the shareholders of Den Herder Seaworks BV have decided to extend and modernize the Swalinge.

This improves the deployment options within our fleet for the Swalinge and allows transport movements/deliveries to be better coordinated and optimised.

The hull of the Swalinge is still very suitable for an extension and the ship will retain its ice class after the renovation.

The main components of the conversion of the TSHD Swalinge are:

• extension by 37.1 m, increasing the loading capacity by 1200 m3 to approx. 3000 m3.
• Installing two extendable spud poles to shorten mooring and mooring times.
• The construction and design of a completely new hydraulically adjustable sieving installation.
• Fitting a second 450 kW bow thruster for better manoeuvrability.
• Fitting a nozzle around the propeller.
• Installing a newly designed bulbous bow.

The total conversion and supply of all necessary components is done in and by Dutch companies.