Electric dredger for
commercial operations
Kaptein Series
The cable-operated dredger “Prins 6” is used in hydraulic engineering operations, where the crane accounts for a significant share of energy consumption alongside the main drive.
The vessel required a retrofit solution that could support daily distances, high peak loads during crane operation, limited installation space, and the absence of charging infrastructure along the waterways.
TESVOLT OCEAN installed the Kaptein Compass Core battery system, developed for demanding maritime applications and retrofit projects with limited installation space.
Charging is supported by an onshore hydrogen fuel cell generator, enabling overnight charging and a full working day of operation.
Kaptein Compass Core Battery System
Installed Battery System on Board PRINS 6
The PRINS 6 is powered by TESVOLT OCEAN's Kaptein Compass Core platform, designed specifically for demanding maritime applications. Its compact footprint enables integration into existing vessels while providing sufficient energy capacity for a full working day of commercial dredging operations.
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We needed batteries that can charge large amounts of energy in a short time while taking up as little space as possible on board. Crane operations generate high load peaks — so it was essential for us that the battery system is robust and performs reliably even under those conditions.
Isolde Struijk
Managing Director, Van den Herik
Van den Herik is a Dutch hydraulic engineering company based in Sliedrecht near Rotterdam. Founded in 1946, the family-owned business specialises in hydraulic engineering, infrastructure and waterway construction projects throughout Europe.
As part of its sustainability strategy, Van den Herik is actively investing in cleaner technologies and lower-emission vessel operations, making PRINS 6 a pioneering example of maritime electrification in commercial dredging.
by Cicero Design
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