Posted on September 15, 2025
Rotterdam, the Netherlands – Starting in September 2025, Van Oord, commissioned by Rijkswaterstaat, will be working at Banjaard Beach (Noord-Beveland). For coastal maintenance, an LNG-powered trailing suction hopper dredger will deposit 1 million cubic metres of sand on and just in front of the beach. For the first time in the Netherlands, this replenishment is being carried out by a trailing suction hopper dredger that runs largely on Bio-LNG.
Rijkswaterstaat awarded the beach replenishment contracts for Heemskerk, Goeree Westkop, and Noord-Beveland to Van Oord in March of this year. These contracts are part of the Coastline Care programme, which focuses on strengthening the Dutch coastline through regular sand replenishment.
Sailing on Bio-LNG
Van Oord, together with client Rijkswaterstaat, is committed to executing the work in a way that minimises emissions. For the first time in the Netherlands, the replenishment is being carried out with a dredger that runs largely on Bio-LNG, resulting in a significantly lower CO₂ footprint compared to conventional fuels.
Bio-LNG is produced from sustainable bio-based materials, including organic household waste and agricultural waste. The bunkered fuel is certified under the ISCC EU certification system, which ensures compliance with the European Union’s legal requirements for sustainable fuels.
Contribution to Van Oord’s net-zero strategy
By deploying the LNG hopper dredger powered by Bio-LNG, Van Oord emphasizes its pioneering role in the sustainability of the maritime sector. As the first maritime contractor with climate targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), Van Oord is actively working on decarbonisation to achieve its net-zero ambition. In close collaboration with clients and stakeholders, we continue to develop innovative and sustainable solutions for our projects worldwide.
