Ellicott Dredges books new orders

Written by Marine Log Staff
Ellicott's custom B590E dredge

Ellicott's custom B590E dredge

Baltimore, Md., based Ellicott Dredges has recently been awarded two orders that illustrate the breadth of its product range.

A major Canadian potash producer has awarded the company a contract to supply a completely custom, electric, stainless steel, B590E type bucketwheel dredge. The control, operating and electrical systems incorporate advanced technology.

The dredge hull, deckhouse, ladder and other structural items will be fabricated from 316 stainless steel. Additionally, the dredge is designed for year-round operation in temperatures ranging from -29°F (-34°C) to 95°F (35°C).

The new B590E dredge integrates the following features, including customization based upon customer-specific requirements including:

  • Ellicott 100 HP (DWE-60) dual wheel excavator;
  • 500 HP (372 kW) and 250 HP (186 kW) electric motors;
  • Custom structure, electrical & hydraulic systems aimed at improving maintainability and with a focus on safety;
  • Control system integrated with RTK GPS; and
  • UPS and Transfer switch for short-term and long-term backup power for key systems.

REPEAT CUSTOMER

Ohio recently purchased another 460SL Swinging Dragon dredge for maintaining the depth at Buckeye Lake.

Ellicott 460SL

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) already has several of these units and was pleased that the state chose another Ellicott dredge.

ODNR is very comfortable with the reliability and simplicity of its existing fleet of 460SLs, the support it receives and the longevity of the Ellicott dredges. Appropriately, the new dredge will replace one of ODNR’s oldest dredges, the Buckeye, which dates back to 1965.

The new custom 12” 460SL will include a 540 HP (402 kW) keel cooled engine, 50 HP (37 kW) cutter, extra wide side tanks, biodegradable hydraulic fluid, 20 ft. maximum dredging depth capability, and other options meeting ODNR’s requirements. Ellicott’s 460SL dredge can operate as either a swinging ladder dredge for narrow channels or as a conventional dredge when wider swing widths are needed for optimal production efficiency.

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