Dredging

Niestern Sander wraps up sea trials of new hydrographic vessel for Geo Plus

Baird Maritime

Dutch shipbuilder Royal Niestern Sander has completed sea trials of Geo Ranger, a new diesel-electric hydrographic vessel ordered by local offshore services provider Geo Plus.

The five-day trials were carried out in the River Ems and concluded on Friday, June 19.

Designed in collaboration with Conoship International, the 41- by eight-metre Geo Ranger will be used to provide hydrographic research support for various clients from dredging companies to offshore wind farm operators.