RAK

RAK (IMO: 9277266) sailing under the Netherlands flag. It has an overall length of 85 feets and a beam of 33 feets.

Vessel Profile

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 244600000
• IMO: 9277266
• Call Sign: PCJK
• Flag State: Netherlands
• Vessel Type: Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger
• AIS Type: Dredger

Specification

• Gross Tonnage: 7,638 GT
• Deadweight: 9,200 DWT
• Length Overall: 137.6 m
• Beam: 27 m
• Draught: 8.5 m
• Hopper Capacity: 8,500 m³

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel
• Number of Engines: 2
• Drive Type: Twin screw
• Bow Thruster: Yes

Shipyard

• Builder: IHC Holland
• Country: Netherlands
• Year Built: 2004

Owner / Operator

• Registered Owner: Boskalis Nederland BV
• Operator: Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V.
• Country: Netherlands

Operating Region

• Primary Region: Northwest Europe
• Operations: Coastal and offshore dredging operations, land reclamation, and port maintenance projects across international waters under the operational portfolio of Royal Boskalis Westminster

Vessel Description

The vessel is a self-propelled trailing suction hopper dredger designed for large-scale dredging operations including capital dredging, beach nourishment, and land reclamation. Operated under the Dutch flag by Royal Boskalis Westminster, one of the world's leading dredging and marine contractors, the vessel is equipped with suction pipes and onboard processing systems to dredge, transport, and deposit material. Its hopper capacity of approximately 8,500 m³ makes it well suited to high-volume marine construction and coastal engineering projects. The vessel is registered in the Netherlands and operates extensively in European waters as well as on international project assignments.