An innovative razor shell dredger delivered by Maaskant Shipyards in Stellendam combines an established hull design, used in many of the yard’s previous newbuilds, with some ground-breaking techniques for harvesting and handling that set the new Noordland YE-118 apart.
Razor shells are a delicate shellfish species that require extremely careful handling and being able to harvest an undamaged product is one of the challenges that has faced the sector. Razor shells are easily broken, which makes harvesting itself problematic, while a subsequent challenge is being able to keep these sensitive animals alive.
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