ERKE Group, IHC Merwede and Bredenoord Run a Sustainable Test

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Emission free

The electrical equipment on the current line-up of ships is powered by diesel generators, which

results in the emission of harmful substances. The use of fuel cells is emission free, as the

hydrogen is converted into heat, electricity and clean water.

One of IHC Merwede’s main aims is to construct sustainable vessels. The new IHC Beaver ® 

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for example has been fitted with LED lighting and the use of high-grade materials means that

these ships require less maintenance.

“Worldwide dredging projects need to meet increasingly stringent environmental demands,”

says Dingeman van Woerden, Head of Product Development at IHC Merwede. “Our customers

ask us to come up with solutions on a wide range of dredging tasks and this successful test is

another step closer to sustainable dredging.”

Paul Schurink, Bredenoord’s Business Development Manager, shares IHC Merwede’senthusiasm for the project, “It was important to find out how the Purity would perform on a

surface that was moving and vibrating.

“The fact that the fuel cell aggregate held up well under these circumstances means this

hydrogen solution is suitable for a broad range of applications. The positive outcome of the test

shows that the mobile hydrogen technique – developed by Bredenoord – can also be used in

the offshore sector. In this way, the innovative aggregate contributes to the necessary transition

to more sustainable sources of energy.”

Company profile IHC Merwede

IHC Merwede is focussed on the continuous development of design and construction activitiesfor the specialist maritime sector. It is the global market leader for efficient dredging and mining

vessels and equipment – with vast experience accumulated over decades – and a reliable

supplier of custom-built ships and supplies for offshore construction.

IHC Merwede has in-house expertise for engineering and manufacturing innovative vessels and

advanced equipment, as well as providing life-cycle support. Its integrated systematic approach

has helped to develop optimum product performance and long-term business partnerships.

The company’s broad customer base includes dredging operators, oil and gas corporations,

offshore contractors and government authorities.

IHC Merwede has over 3,000 employees based at various locations in The Netherlands, China,

Croatia, France, India, the Middle East, Nigeria, Russia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, South

Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Technological innovation will remain the company’s underlying strength through its continuous

investment in research and development. Moreover, it helps to safeguard a sustainable

environment.

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Company profile Bredenoord

Bredenoord is a family company that has been involved in the rental, sales and production of

mobile energy in The Netherlands and beyond for over 70 years. Bredenoord serves a wide

range of markets, including the offshore industry, through rental and sales of generators andemergency generators. In addition, Bredenoord develops sustainable solutions such as particle

filters and biogas CPH units, which allow clients to choose mobile energy from a range of fuels

and with different emission levels. This spring Bredenoord was awarded the prestigious

European Rental Award.

Note to the editor / not for publication:

For more information please contact:

IHC Merwede B.V. Bredenoord 

Ms K. Jansen Ms M. Storm van LeeuwenT + 31 184 43 61 78 T +31 55 301 85 01

M + 31 62 321 22 55 M + +31 64,619 29 78

communication@ihcmerwede.com  m.stormvanleeuwen@bredenoord.nl

You can find the press release and photographs on our websites, www.ihcmerwede.com and

www.bredenoord.com