The PENFRET (IMO: 8620387) is a highly specialized trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) built in 1986 by the Société des Établissements Merré shipyard in France. Operating under the flag of the United Kingdom, this 60-meter-long vessel features a summer deadweight capacity of 1,500 tonnes and is equipped with a integrated grab crane to assist in demanding underwater maritime operations. Designed for maintenance and marine excavation, the vessel uses powerful suction arms to trail the seabed, vacuuming up loose sand, silt, and gravel directly into its internal hopper. Managed by companies like Severn Sands Ltd, the Penfret plays a vital role in maintaining navigable coastal waterways and supporting port infrastructure, spending much of its operational life clearing key channels and servicing transit lanes around the Bristol Channel and regional UK ports like Newport.
Reviews are broken down over 5 key criteria suggested by our members.
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Accommodation:
3
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Downtime Facilities:
2
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Food & Drink:
5
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Onboard Wifi:
3
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Cleanliness:
4