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E-Dredger Albatros

Herbosch-Kiere, part of the Eiffage Group, installed a 1500B Series E-Dredger on the self-propelled spud barge Albatros for efficient port and river maintenance across European ports. Operated by Dutch water engineering company N. Kraaijeveld B.V., the E-Dredger combines the E-Crane equilibrium principle with the mobility, reach, and dredging depth required for demanding maintenance dredging operations.

Applications:

Dredging

Attachment:

7.2 yd³ / 5,5 m³ Clamshell Grab

Duty Cycle Capacity:

-

Lift Capacity

17 UStons / 15,5 Mtons

Location:

European Ports

Crane lower:

Self-propelled Spud Barge

Power source:

300-hp / 225kW Electric Motor

Reach:

65 ft / > 20 m

Model:

1500 Series / EH10290B PD-E

Tags:

Dredging

E-Dredger Albatros2026-10-19T14:57:20+02:00

The Challenge:
A More Efficient and Flexible Approach to Maintenance Dredging

Herbosch-Kiere required a dredging solution capable of performing a wide variety of dock, lock, port, and river maintenance activities. The equipment needed sufficient reach and dredging depth while remaining flexible enough to move efficiently between projects and travel under bridges. Conventional rope cranes and excavators also presented an opportunity to improve both operating economics and environmental performance. The solution therefore had to combine productivity, mobility, precise material handling, and low operating cost in a demanding marine environment.

“The biggest benefit is the low cost per ton, that offers us an economic advantage over our colleagues as well as an environmental friendlier alternative over traditional rope cranes and excavators.”

Geert Van Mulders & Roger Decorte – Herbosch-Kiere

The Solution:
Equilibrium Crane Technology Built for Dredging

E-Crane adapted its proven equilibrium principle to a purpose-built dredging configuration capable of supporting a wide range of marine construction and maintenance applications. Mounted on the self-propelled Albatros, the E-Dredger combines efficient electric operation with the flexibility required to move between projects throughout European ports.

The solution includes:

  • A 1500B Series, model 10290 E-Dredger, providing a 29 m horizontal reach, 14-ton lift capacity, and more than 18 m dredging depth for dock, lock, and port maintenance work.

  • A self-propelled spud barge, giving the Albatros the mobility required to move between working locations and travel under bridges.

  • A hydraulic clamshell grab for dredging and related applications, including port and river maintenance, land reclamation, quay construction, and other marine works.

  • A 225 kW electric drive, combining the balanced E-Crane design with energy-efficient operation as an alternative to traditional rope cranes and excavators.

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BUSINESS OUTCOME

The Albatros gives Herbosch-Kiere a flexible dredging platform with a low cost per ton, providing both an economic advantage and a more environmentally friendly alternative to conventional dredging equipment. After entering service in the Port of Rotterdam in 2009, the vessel was also scheduled to work in the Port of Zeebrugge in 2010.

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