Dredging Ship DBB Obelix
DBB Obelix Call sign OZPL2 – 491 BT
Built in 1980 completely renovated/rebuilt in 2023/24
About DBB Obelix
DBB Obelix is our largest ship in the fleet, with a cargo hold of 300 m3 and a Caterpillar 6015 excavator DBB Obelix can handle the biggest marine contractor tasks.
DBB Obelix is completely rebuilt in 2023/24, the rebuilding was done with a particular focus on increasing efficiency, safety and the working environment on board. The rebuilt therefore includes conversion of the cargo hold, spuds, accommodation, wheelhouse, excavator, and auxiliary machinery.
DBB Obelix is of course equipped with bottom doors, strong spuds and electronic dredging equipment as on Helle and Jette
Technical data
Length 39 meter width 12 meter
Draft loaded 3.6 meter – empty 2 meter
Loading capacity 260 m3
Propulsion 2 Volvo D12 with fixed propellers and rudder
Speed loaded 7.5 kn empty 8.5 kn
Excavator Caterpillar 6015
Dredging depth -15 meter with the possibility to extend
Excavator computer PDS 2000
Dredging capacity up to 600 m3/hour
3 spuds 22 meters long for positioning on 18 meters of water